Energy & Basic Resources

Valued experts focusing on the exploration, production, and management of energy sources and raw materials

Andre Grassi

Andre Grassi

Andre Grassi major in Computer Science. Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. With vast international experience, have managed global teams and lived abroad as an expat. Strong leader professional with certified skills in multiple technologies and management. Worked as agile coach, RTE and Product Manager. Now working as Solution Train Engineer for Energy Products & Trading IT.

Andre Grassi major in Computer Science. Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. With vast international experience, have managed global teams and lived abroad as an expat. Strong... Show more

Duncan Drury

Duncan Drury

At NetHope I lead on Connectivity and Infrastructure, with a strong focus on the fundamentals that enable staff and other stakeholders to access the internet, and how these enable the transformation of how services are delivered in the field.

I've worked in the international development sector since 2003, working with Technoserve in East Africa, and leading Christian Aid's international IT team. I chaired NetHope's Connectivity & Infrastructure working group between 2015 and 2017, and have consulted with NetHope and others since 2017.

I'm based in the Lake District of England and enjoy walking in the hills, wild swimming and snowboarding.

At NetHope I lead on Connectivity and Infrastructure, with a strong focus on the fundamentals that enable staff and other stakeholders to access the internet, and how these enable the transformation of how services are delivered in the field. I've... Show more

Lorenzo Neumann

Lorenzo Neumann

Lorenzo Neumann is a research assistant at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. The research project SteigtUM! aims to develop a rental system for electric cargo bikes and electric cargo scooters in Freiberg. Lorenzo is responsible for developing the rental app as well as the software running on the vehicles and rental stations.

Lorenzo Neumann is a research assistant at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. The research project SteigtUM! aims to develop a rental system for electric cargo bikes and electric cargo scooters in Freiberg. Lorenzo is responsible for devel... Show more

Alex Chao

Alex Chao

Alex Chao is a Principal Product Manager at SambaNova Systems tasked with supercharging SambaNova’s flagship Dataflow-as-a-Service, which delivers machine learning applications and solutions to the enterprise building on top of SambaNova’s groundbreaking new hardware -- the Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU).

Over the last decade, he has successfully launched applied ML products across industries in health, gaming, finance, defense, energy, and autonomous vehicles.

Previously, Alex has held product management roles at C3.ai building out their ML Platform and deep learning offering to enterprise customers. He was also a ML practitioner as the first data science hire at Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group working on building large scale computer vision and sensor fusion algorithms for self-driving cars. Alex is motivated to help raise the next generation of data scientists and product leaders and has taught and mentored at places like General Assembly, Springboard, and Product School to equip students for their future success.

Alex Chao is a Principal Product Manager at SambaNova Systems tasked with supercharging SambaNova’s flagship Dataflow-as-a-Service, which delivers machine learning applications and solutions to the enterprise building on top of SambaNova’s groundbrea... Show more

Lucas Feiock

Lucas Feiock

Lucas is experienced with data warehousing, data integration visualization, and advanced analytics. He has experience providing solutions in multiple industries including manufacturing, sales, gas and electric utilities, and health care.

Lucas is experienced with data warehousing, data integration visualization, and advanced analytics. He has experience providing solutions in multiple industries including manufacturing, sales, gas and electric utilities, and health care. Show more

Robin Neven

Robin Neven

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech.

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech. Show more

Dave Barbier

Dave Barbier

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currently directing the Office of Sustainability at University of Wisconsin of Stevens Point.

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currentl... Show more

Maram Falk

Maram Falk

Maram Falk is the Assistant Director of Facilities Engineering and Energy Efficiency at the University of Minnesota. Originally from Chicago, she studied Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her work experience covers the gamut of coal power generation, natural gas power plant conversions, biofuel applications, and efficient distribution systemsas well as pharmaceutical, nutrition, and food manufacturing from FDA-certified facilities. She adopted the Golden Gopher life in 2014 to live closer to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and began working for the UMN as Senior Energy Engineer for the agriculture-oriented St. Paul campus. Through her experiences, she gained a passion for energy systems and sustainable practices. She earned a Master’s in Public Affair at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs, aiming to better connect the technical energy world and the layman policy influencers. Through her work at UMN, she oversees the district energy conservation work for about 350 buildings across 1,500 acres, bridging multiple university initiatives to optimize energy use, advance the building automation system, and meet goals for the climate action plan and local utility energy savings.

Maram Falk is the Assistant Director of Facilities Engineering and Energy Efficiency at the University of Minnesota. Originally from Chicago, she studied Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her wo... Show more

Pablo López

Pablo López

Pablo López Aguilar es ingeniero en informática con maestría en telecomunicaciones y especialista en gobierno y gestión de datos. Se desempeña como Arquitecto de Información en el Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) y es Presidente del capítulo DAMA Costa Rica – San José. Promueve la cultura del dato, la ética digital y la integración entre gobernanza, analítica y ciberseguridad en la región centroamericana.

Pablo López Aguilar es ingeniero en informática con maestría en telecomunicaciones y especialista en gobierno y gestión de datos. Se desempeña como Arquitecto de Información en el Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) y es Presidente del capí... Show more

Haidy Shehata

Haidy Shehata

Dr. Haidy Mahmoud Shehata is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria, specializing in Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Smart Cities, and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions for sustainable development. She holds a PhD in Architectural Engineering from Alexandria University, with research focusing on Fifth Generation Smart Cities and strategies for sustainable urban transformation.

Her research interests encompass smart cities, sustainability, environmental design, energy-efficient buildings, human-centered design, and the integration of AI and emerging technologies within the built environment. She has contributed to scientific publications, international conferences, peer reviewing, training, and interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives.

Dr. Shehata serves as THE Impact Rankings Coordinator at Pharos University in Alexandria and Coordinator of Community Service and Sustainability Center at the Faculty of Engineering. She is a Certified Trainer at EDC and under the “Be an Ambassador for Sustainable Development” initiative. Her work advances engineering education, sustainability, and innovation toward sustainable environments.

Dr. Haidy Mahmoud Shehata is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria, specializing in Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Smart Cities, and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions for sustaina... Show more

Christiane Hoppe-Jones

Christiane Hoppe-Jones

Christiane Hoppe-Jones is a Senior Scientist at American Water with more than 17 years experience in the analysis and treatment of chemicals of emerging concern (CECs). Since joining American Water in 2019, Christiane has worked on many research projects about PFAS in source and drinking waters.

Christiane Hoppe-Jones is a Senior Scientist at American Water with more than 17 years experience in the analysis and treatment of chemicals of emerging concern (CECs). Since joining American Water in 2019, Christiane has worked on many research proj... Show more

Kalu Ofuche

Kalu Ofuche

Kalu Ofuche is a reservoir engineering intern at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), where he works alongside a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and production technologists on asset evaluation and field development. He holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering, with growing interest in optimized well delivery, reservoir performance, and emerging drilling technologies. His current project focuses on re-evaluating in-place volumes and development strategies in a complex Niger Delta reservoir. Kalu is passionate about integrating engineering insight with field realities to support safer, more efficient operations across Nigeria’s upstream sector.

Kalu Ofuche is a reservoir engineering intern at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), where he works alongside a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and production technologists on asset evaluation and field development. He ho... Show more

Adam Walker

Adam Walker

Adam is the Director of Sustainability and Building Services at SSM Healthcare, a healthcare system consisting of 23 hospitals and over 600 medical facilities across Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Adam is responsible for various environmental sustainability initiatives, including reducing SSM Health’s carbon footprint to Net Zero by 2050. Adam holds a degree in Architectural Sustainability from Boston Architectural College, where he completed an award-winning thesis on “How Cultural Sustainability helps to overcome marginalization and gentrification.” Adam is currently pursuing his MBA w/emphasis in Leadership, from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. Adam is also passionate about serving the communities where he lives and works. He actively volunteers with various youth groups, mentoring them in the design industry and professional development. Adam is the Director of Development and Construction for Pocketparks, a non-profit focused on activating vacant spaces in St. Louis into beautiful park spaces. Adam is also a licensed minister and works in various ministries at his local church.

Adam is the Director of Sustainability and Building Services at SSM Healthcare, a healthcare system consisting of 23 hospitals and over 600 medical facilities across Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Adam is responsible for various environ... Show more

Ruben Jimenez Chamorro

Ruben Jimenez Chamorro

Rubén Jiménez | Senior Network Engineer
Specializing in data center networking, infrastructure as code, and network automation. I design and operate large-scale Juniper and Palo Alto DC fabrics, build Python/Ansible/Terraform automation pipelines, and lead agentic AI initiatives using Claude to modernize network operations for the energy sector.

Rubén Jiménez | Senior Network Engineer Specializing in data center networking, infrastructure as code, and network automation. I design and operate large-scale Juniper and Palo Alto DC fabrics, build Python/Ansible/Terraform automation pipelines, a... Show more

Shawn Weekly

Shawn Weekly

Shawn Weekly has spent 20+ years inside the utility industry's data problem, first as a civil surveyor watching bad drawings turn into redone construction work, then as a drafter, developer, and architect trying to fix it from every layer above.

Today he's the current Head of Applied AI&ML for SBS, a part of Enverus. He is also the primary Solution Architect for Substation Design department, where he owns XINFRA: a semantic data platform that turns physical infrastructure into a live, standards-based graph instead of static drawings. In this session he'll show what that unlocks for AI: infrastructure data that's finally structured enough to read, and validated enough to write to.

Shawn Weekly has spent 20+ years inside the utility industry's data problem, first as a civil surveyor watching bad drawings turn into redone construction work, then as a drafter, developer, and architect trying to fix it from every layer above. ... Show more

Nico Rikken

Nico Rikken

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful and ensure control over the company software supply chain. As Country Coordinator for the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) he has successfully influenced policy to ensure the rights of open source software users and developers.

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful a... Show more

Isaac Agya Koomson

Isaac Agya Koomson

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Victor Villarreal

Victor Villarreal

DevSecOps, SRE & FullStack Engineer // Electronic and Telecommunications Technician // Ethical Hacker, CtF Player & Reverse Engineer

DevSecOps, SRE & FullStack Engineer // Electronic and Telecommunications Technician // Ethical Hacker, CtF Player & Reverse Engineer Show more

Olawale Balogun

Olawale Balogun

Olawale Balogun is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer and Head of Technical Team(Impact lab) at INNOV8 Hub, Abuja, where he oversees nine technical labs and a team of 45+ engineers across embedded systems, edge AI, IoT, and R&D.

His recent work includes EdgeSentry, an offline agentic AI security system built on Raspberry Pi 5 and a Hailo-8L NPU, combining face detection, activity analysis, and a local LLM, He has also built AgriNode Poultry Edge, an on-device inference platform on ESP32-S3, and the Intelligent Rover, a vision-based navigation system running YOLOv8n on Raspberry Pi.

Olawale holds a B.Eng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, and has 8+ years of professional experience spanning power systems, industrial IoT, and embedded AI development.

GitHub: github.com/olawalekaybee

Olawale Balogun is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer and Head of Technical Team(Impact lab) at INNOV8 Hub, Abuja, where he oversees nine technical labs and a team of 45+ engineers across embedded systems, edge AI, IoT, and R&D. His recent wo... Show more

Dr. Khloud Khalid

Dr. Khloud Khalid

Dr. Khloud Khalid is the Head of the Department of Design at the European University in the UAE -RAK Campus, bringing over a decade of comprehensive experience as both an academic and an industry professional. As a licensed, award-winning architect, BIM manager, Design Lead, and Experiential Design Consultant holding a Ph.D. in Architecture and Urbanism, her expertise spans advanced digital modeling workflows, sustainable spatial planning, and pedagogical innovation, as evidenced by her extensive research publications. She has actively participated in international conferences and workshops, serving as an invited lecturer in universities across more than ten countries including the UAE, UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Philippines, and wider Europe while continuously advancing academic quality through her roles as a juror, supervisor, and peer reviewer.

Dr. Khloud Khalid is the Head of the Department of Design at the European University in the UAE -RAK Campus, bringing over a decade of comprehensive experience as both an academic and an industry professional. As a licensed, award-winning architect, ... Show more

Gabriel Chantre e Lucci Costa

Gabriel Chantre e Lucci Costa

Olá, meu nome é Gabriel Chantre, sou formado em Desenvolvimento e Análise de Sistemas e pós-graduado em Vendas de TI e Estratégia de Negócios, além de Agile Coach e Scrum Master certificado pela Scrum.Org. Com mais de 25 anos de experiência trabalhando com tecnologia e pessoas em desenvolvimento de software, gerenciamento de projetos e suporte, aprimorei minhas habilidades em vários aspectos do setor de tecnologia.

Concluí minhas Unidades de Educação Profissional e Educação Continuada em Transformação Digital - Tecnologias e Aplicações Práticas na MIT Sloan School of Management em 2022. Além disso, obtive uma Certificação Executiva em Desenvolvimento de Negócios, Liderança e Networking pela FIA Business School em 2021.

Ao longo da minha carreira, acumulei muitas horas gerenciando projetos ágeis e em cascata que envolvem altos níveis de complexidade e diversidade, sempre mantendo uma forte ênfase na obtenção de resultados de negócios.

Estou comprometido em compartilhar minha expertise para impulsionar mudanças impactantes e criar valor para as pessoas e organizações em todo o mundo.

Olá, meu nome é Gabriel Chantre, sou formado em Desenvolvimento e Análise de Sistemas e pós-graduado em Vendas de TI e Estratégia de Negócios, além de Agile Coach e Scrum Master certificado pela Scrum.Org. Com mais de 25 anos de experiência trabalhan... Show more

Lynsey Mulder

Lynsey Mulder

Lynsey Mulder is a dynamic speaker, elite coach, and SparkLife Connoisseur renowned for her ability to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential, ignite passion, and take decisive action. With a diverse background as a C-suite executive, entrepreneur, and non-profit founder, Lynsey's favorite role is being a mom to four amazing boys. Drawing from her extensive experience, she brings expertise and a passion for empowering others to achieve lasting change. Lynsey captivates audiences with engaging stories, practical tools, and energizing exercises. Her relatable and high-impact approach leaves listeners motivated to pursue intentional growth and achieve extraordinary results.

Lynsey Mulder is a dynamic speaker, elite coach, and SparkLife Connoisseur renowned for her ability to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential, ignite passion, and take decisive action. With a diverse background a... Show more

Markus Höfling

Markus Höfling

- B.Sc. and Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. in Economic Mathematics and Industrial Engineering with a major in Advanced Data Analytics
- former: Working Student ML & Software Development @ Siemens Energy, T-Systems MMS, Accenture, and DevBoost
- speaker @DecompileD Conference in Dresden about "Recommender Systems using Graph Neural Networks"
- lightning talk @programmiercon at Lotum in Bad Nauheim about "Beyond Vibe Coding"

- B.Sc. and Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. in Economic Mathematics and Industrial Engineering with a major in Advanced Data Analytics - former: Working Student ML & Software Development @ Siemens Energy, T-Systems MMS, Accenture, and DevBoost - speaker @DecompileD... Show more

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while Frode brings the technical imagination and engineering mindset. Together, they form the heart and structure of Sepha Soul.

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while F... Show more

Idrees M

Idrees M

Idrees is a computational scientist with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Having 5 years of experience in research and development in simulation domain, he recently started his new research venture named Turing-Lab for developing ML based numerical solutions. At Turing Lab, he is researching on developing and implementing scalable Machine learning based framework for solving complex problems in computational science ranging from design space exploration to inverse physics problems. He is a C++ nerd and a strong advocate of FOSS who loves building open source tools in his free time.

Idrees is a computational scientist with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Having 5 years of experience in research and development in simulation domain, he recently started his new research venture named Turing-Lab for developing ML based numeri... Show more

Amit Singh

Amit Singh

Amit Singh is a seasoned networking professional with nearly two decades of experience in engineering and marketing. He specializes in enterprise networking, service providers, and data center technologies. Amit holds a Master's degree in Computer Networking and numerous industry certifications, including three CCIE certifications, and has established himself as a thought leader and innovator in the networking domain.

Throughout his career at Cisco Systems, Amit has taken on several key roles focused on digital transformation and revenue enhancement. In his position as a Technical System Architect, he spearheaded Cisco's worldwide digital transformation by designing and executing intent-based network architectures and promoting the use of Cisco's latest controller solutions. Currently, in his role as a Technical Marketing Engineer, Amit is responsible for developing and presenting Proof of Value (POV) experiences, producing technical content, and working with technical sellers to implement go-to-market strategies.

Amit's passion for learning and sharing is evident in his foundational work as a blogger and the creation of SDN Tech Forum, a YouTube channel with over 4,000 subscribers. He also hosts an AI podcast for decision-makers and regularly publishes articles to help practitioners stay informed and advance their careers. Amit's commitment to giving back to the community is demonstrated through his volunteering efforts with non-profits focused on sustainability, internet safety, and animal shelters.

Amit is a senior member of IEEE, a member of the ISSA Raleigh Local Chapter, a member of the IET, and an active contributor to the standard setting of LoRA Alliance and Cloud Security Alliance(CSA).

Amit's unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and passion for knowledge sharing has enabled him to drive innovation, digital transformation, and positive impact in the networking industry. His dedication to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies has solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor and mentor to aspiring networking professionals.

Offering FREE mentoring for early-in-career Network Engineers! Reach out today @https://adplist.org/mentors/amit-singh-7yjl

Amit Singh is a seasoned networking professional with nearly two decades of experience in engineering and marketing. He specializes in enterprise networking, service providers, and data center technologies. Amit holds a Master's degree in Computer Ne... Show more

Espen Holtebu

Espen Holtebu

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun.

Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, helping teams navigate the shift from legacy, GUI‑based tooling to code‑driven, transparent workflows. He focuses on practical enablement, organizational change, and building sustainable ways of working with data at scale.

Outside of work, Espen enjoys fishing and spending time in nature with his family.

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun. Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, he... Show more

Noah Harris

Noah Harris

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delivery rigor required in real businesses. His work spans Fortune 500 and high-growth teams across energy, retail, financial services, automotive, and manufacturing.

Originally from Atlanta, Noah studied Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. He began his career in 2014 in defense and government-adjacent environments, moved into startups in 2016, and has since supported teams across the country through consulting and hands-on delivery. Today, he advises leaders, builds high-performing teams, and helps engineers turn skill into career momentum through mentorship and meaningful connections.

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delive... Show more

Aluba Lekwauwa

Aluba Lekwauwa

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, speaker, and social impact leader committed to creating opportunities for vulnerable women, girls, and young people.
With experience in community engagement, mentorship, leadership development, and advocacy, Aluba has championed initiatives that promote education, economic empowerment, and youth participation in social change. Her work focuses on equipping individuals and communities with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in an evolving world.

As a speaker, she inspires audiences to embrace inclusive leadership, leverage innovation for positive impact, and drive sustainable transformation. Through Herora Foundation and her public engagements, Aluba continues to champion a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, and succeed. Her mission is rooted in empowering people, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact across generations.

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, spe... Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

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