Energy & Basic Resources

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

Rajan Desai

Rajan Desai

Rajan Desai is a data scientist and co-founder of Fulton Ring, working at the intersection of infrastructure, geospatial systems, and power.

Rajan Desai is a data scientist and co-founder of Fulton Ring, working at the intersection of infrastructure, geospatial systems, and power. Show more

Husam Hammadeen

Husam Hammadeen

Eng. Husam Hammadeen is a senior Facilities and Assets Management professional with experience in the education sector across the UAE. He leads the Facilities and Assets Management Department, overseeing multiple school campuses, capital projects, maintenance operations, and sustainability initiatives.

With over 15 years of experience, he has delivered infrastructure upgrades, refurbishment programs, and energy efficiency projects, focusing on improving building performance, reducing operational costs, and ensuring safe and efficient learning environments.

He achieved LEED Gold (USGBC) for two school campuses in 2023, with three more progressing toward LEED Platinum. He has also achieved up to 50% reduction in Energy Use Intensity (EUI).

He is a committee member for school infrastructure engineering projects at the Presidential Court and contributes to sustainability strategies, including energy efficiency and lifecycle asset management aligned with green building standards in the UAE.

He has spoken at RetrofitTech Abu Dhabi, Future School Summit, and The Big 5.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, an Executive Management Program certificate from NYUAD, and is PMP and CFM certified.

Eng. Husam Hammadeen is a senior Facilities and Assets Management professional with experience in the education sector across the UAE. He leads the Facilities and Assets Management Department, overseeing multiple school campuses, capital projects, ma... Show more

Claudia Soneh

Claudia Soneh

Claudia Soneh é mãe, engenheira de formação acadêmica.
Após 25 anos como executiva de multinacional do setor de Oil & Gas fundou a Soneh Consulting. Diversas certificações internacionais em Liderança Executiva, conselheira independente certificada pelo IBGC atua como Mentora de líderes, Consultora e Palestrante.
Apaixonada por relações humanas e processos como meio de transformações.
Acredito que todos merecem se permitir recalcular a rota e recomeçar sempre que for necessário. Coragem não é ausência de medo, mas ir com tudo apesar do medo e com muito preparo.

Claudia Soneh é mãe, engenheira de formação acadêmica. Após 25 anos como executiva de multinacional do setor de Oil & Gas fundou a Soneh Consulting. Diversas certificações internacionais em Liderança Executiva, conselheira independente certificada ... Show more

Manu Dwivedi

Manu Dwivedi

Having more than 15 years for experience with IT industry with expertise in Cloud and CMS development.

Having more than 15 years for experience with IT industry with expertise in Cloud and CMS development. Show more

Christophe Villemer

Christophe Villemer

Christophe is an engineer entrepreneur passionate about creating value through collaboration. He has been involved in open source communities for 20 years also acting as an evangelist for numerous open source projects. At Savoir-faire Linux, he drives strategic and technological partnerships to develop new market, particularly those related to the Energy sector.
He is the main representative of the company to the Linux Foundation Energy where he plays a role of promotion and evangelist of the activities and projects. He actively participates in the development and success of the SEAPATH project, in which Savoir-faire Linux is very involved.

Christophe is an engineer entrepreneur passionate about creating value through collaboration. He has been involved in open source communities for 20 years also acting as an evangelist for numerous open source projects. At Savoir-faire Linux, he drive... Show more

Dr. Mital Kanabar

Dr. Mital Kanabar

Dr. Mital Kanabar is a Founder and CEO of PowerProfs Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada. He has 20+ years of industry experience serving the power & energy domain. Dr. Kanabar holds 25+ international patent applications; and has published 50+ journal/magazine/conference articles. Dr. Kanabar holds Professional Engineer in Ontario, and he is also serving as a Vice-chair of IEEE PES PSRC Relaying Communication, H Sub-committee, and active contributors of CIGRE, IEC and NERC working groups.

Dr. Mital Kanabar is a Founder and CEO of PowerProfs Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada. He has 20+ years of industry experience serving the power & energy domain. Dr. Kanabar holds 25+ international patent applications; and has published 50+ journal/mag... Show more

Preeti Chandrakant Sali

Preeti Chandrakant Sali

Preeti Sali is a versatile and solutions-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with nearly a decade of cross-industry experience spanning automotive, mobility, healthcare, and enterprise software. Currently leading high-impact initiatives at Ford Motor Company, she specializes in end-to-end product development, Agile program execution, and stakeholder alignment in complex multi-vendor ecosystems.
Preeti has driven key innovations in electric vehicle (EV) ecosystems, notably scaling public charging solutions and leading the product strategy for EV routing and range tools with a user base exceeding 190,000. Her expertise spans product lifecycle management, cloud migration (Azure to GCP), AI-driven feature rollouts, and DevSecOps process optimization.
Holding an MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering and currently pursuing a PhD in Systems Engineering, Preeti blends deep technical insight with strategic foresight. She is also a Certified Scrum Master and a recognized leader known for her operational planning, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preeti Sali is a versatile and solutions-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with nearly a decade of cross-industry experience spanning automotive, mobility, healthcare, and enterprise software. Currently leading high-impact ... Show more

Nicolas Behar

Nicolas Behar

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗺á𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬 𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝘁é𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀.
Trayectoria en la operación, soporte y evolución de infraestructuras on-premise, virtualizadas y cloud, garantizando la disponibilidad, estabilidad y continuidad de servicios críticos del negocio.

Experiencia en gestión de operaciones IT, incluyendo soporte a usuarios, gestión de aplicaciones empresariales (ERP), monitoreo y gestión de incidencias bajo marcos ITIL, asegurando el cumplimiento de SLA y promoviendo la mejora continua.

Participación y liderazgo en proyectos de implementación y optimización tecnológica, incluyendo despliegue de infraestructura, migraciones y apertura de nuevas sedes (redes, comunicaciones, POS e integraciones), con ejecución de pruebas end-to-end, go-live y soporte post-implementación.

Experiencia en gestión de equipos técnicos y proveedores IT, administración de activos tecnológicos y toma de decisiones orientadas a la eficiencia operativa, optimización de costos y continuidad del negocio.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗺á𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬 𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝘁é𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀. Trayectoria en la operació... Show more

Pam Acosta

Pam Acosta

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, security, and telecom sectors. Skilled in financial reporting systems, ERP design and support, shared services, forecasting, risk analysis, and global ERP platforms including Dynamics, AX, SAP, and Oracle.

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, securi... Show more

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufacturing, life sciences, energy, consumer goods, and technology services.
Currently serving as Leader, PMO & Functional Integration Architect at First Quality Enterprises, Nahush spearheads SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, leading end-to-end project lifecycles and enabling Industry 4.0 innovations such as predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, and process automation.
Previously, at Deloitte Consulting, Nahush partnered with marquee clients such as 3M HealthCare (Solventum), Westrock, Google, and Disney, delivering complex SAP-driven transformations and integrations. His contributions included implementing SAP DRC e-invoicing in Europe, managing large-scale data migrations with BODS, leading OTC/ITO functional integration, and designing innovative solutions like SAP Fiori apps and SAP Event Mesh. He also played a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, helping Deloitte secure $12M in new consulting engagements.
Earlier in his career, Nahush held senior roles at Capgemini, Colgate, Ostindo International, Bristlecone, and Connex Metals, where he built a strong foundation in SAP ABAP development, techno-functional leadership, and data integration. His expertise spans SAP modules including OTC, ACM, FICO, MM, SD, PM, PP, RAR, and EWM, alongside deep technical knowledge of BODS, IDOCs, APIs, ODATA, Fiori, and BRF+.
A results-driven leader, Nahush is recognized for his ability to influence decision-making, drive change management, mentor teams, and align technical solutions with business goals. His work consistently delivers operational excellence, scalability, and measurable business value for Fortune 500 clients.
Nahush holds a Bachelor’s in Information Technology Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Operations Management) from Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning.

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufac... Show more

Gilles Bandza

Gilles Bandza

I'm a Technical Lead and Solution Architect specializing in Power Platform and Dynamics 365. With over 10 years of experience, I focus on building scalable, Web / Mobile enterprise solutions and modern app architectures for global organizations.

I'm a Technical Lead and Solution Architect specializing in Power Platform and Dynamics 365. With over 10 years of experience, I focus on building scalable, Web / Mobile enterprise solutions and modern app architectures for global organizations. Show more

Christophe Meyer

Christophe Meyer

Christophe Meyer est formateur SAFe depuis plus de 15 ans.

Il est doctorant en Sciences de Gestion à l’Université Grenoble Alpes (CERAG), où ses recherches portent sur les dynamiques humaines et organisationnelles dans les transformations Agile.
Il est certifié Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant (Advanced SPC) et titulaire de deux masters en diagnostic et management des organisations et en informatique de gestion.

Il intervient lorsque l’agilité devient complexe : organisations à grande échelle, gouvernance et responsabilités managériales réelles.

Il accompagne et forme des équipes et des trains SAFe dans des contextes exigeants : énergie, banque, industrie, cybersécurité.

Son approche est pragmatique et humaine : comprendre avant d’appliquer, décider avant d’outiller.
Il forme des professionnels capables d’agir avec discernement, y compris dans des environnements contraints ou à forts enjeux organisationnels.

Christophe Meyer est formateur SAFe depuis plus de 15 ans. Il est doctorant en Sciences de Gestion à l’Université Grenoble Alpes (CERAG), où ses recherches portent sur les dynamiques humaines et organisationnelles dans les transformations Agile. ... Show more

Vikas Vyas

Vikas Vyas

Vikas Vyas is a seasoned engineering leader specializing in automotive safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. With over 15 years of experience in product safety, software engineering, and compliance, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the state of ADAS, autonomous driving, and software-defined vehicle architectures.

Vikas currently holds key leadership positions at Mercedes-Benz and Bosch USA, where he has been instrumental in developing next-generation vehicle technologies, particularly in functional safety, cybersecurity, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. His contributions include leading the software integration of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin for scalable AI-driven vehicle architectures and pioneering fail-operational steering systems for Level 3 autonomous vehicles. His expertise spans compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and cybersecurity standards, ensuring the highest safety and performance benchmarks.

A recognized inventor, Vikas is the author of four patents and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in the field of automotive engineering, safety, and AI-driven mobility. His groundbreaking work on delta-update algorithms for OTA software has set new industry benchmarks and helps to cutting costs by hundreds of millions of euros for Mercedes-Benz. He also played a key role in developing General Motors’ Super Cruise, one of the first Level 3 autonomy systems for consumer vehicles.

Vikas is a Senior Member of IEEE and actively contributes to the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the IEEE Functional Safety Standards Committee (FSSC), and the IEEE P2851.1 Working Group. He serves as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member, conference session chair, and reviewer for IEEE Transactions and other esteemed publications.

Vikas Vyas is a seasoned engineering leader specializing in automotive safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. With over 15 years of experience in product safety, software engineering, and compliance, h... Show more

Kevin De Pree

Kevin De Pree

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Vikas Prasad

Vikas Prasad

Vikas Prasad is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise contact center modernization, AI-driven customer experience innovation, and large-scale cloud migrations for Fortune 500 organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, Vikas has established himself as one of the foremost experts in Amazon Connect, delivering consistent business impact across banking, automotive, energy, retail, and telecom sectors.
At AWS, Vikas has led some of the most consequential contact center transformations in the industry. He served as lead architect for a leading North American automobile manufacturer's migration from Genesys to Amazon Connect, delivering significant cost savings, improved agent efficiency, and strong return on investment. As a strategic advisor to a major US banking institution, he spearheaded multiple transformation programs generating substantial productivity savings and revenue growth. His work with a large regulated power and utility provider further demonstrates his ability to navigate complex, regulated environments while delivering measurable business outcomes..
Vikas is the Global Subject Matter Expert for Amazon Connect Forecasting, Capacity Planning & Scheduling, having driven impact across dozens of enterprise engagements and shaped the AWS product roadmap through a high volume of accepted product feature requests. His thought leadership extends to published AWS technical blogs, official AWS YouTube training videos, and speaking engagements at Contact Center Day, AWS PartnerCast, and Enterprise Connect, consistently earning strong audience reception and recognition from global partners and enterprise clients alike.
Recognized as an AWS TFC Gold Member and Silver Member in consecutive years, Vikas has received formal commendations from Amazon Connect Product Management and enterprise account leadership. Beyond his technical contributions, he actively mentors engineers, judges innovation competitions, including the Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo, and contributes to STEM education outreach in his community.
Vikas holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and is a graduate of MIT's Digital Transformation Program. He holds multiple AWS, Azure, PMP, and Java certifications and is a rare Certified VoiceXML Developer publicly listed by the VoiceXML Forum.

Vikas Prasad is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise contact center modernization, AI-driven customer experience innovation, and large-scale cloud migrations for Fortune 500 organizations. Currently serving as a Sen... Show more

Veronica Annor

Veronica Annor

Veronica Annor is a Principal Energy Consultant and Data Science Consultant with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Data Analytics (BSc) and a Master’s in Data Science. She applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to solve complex challenges across energy, utilities, transport, and aviation, building automated systems and innovative products for market and government clients.
Beyond her technical work, Veronica is deeply committed to mentorship and education. She serves as a Mentorship Manager at WCAN, supporting career development for young Black female professionals, and runs Veronica’s Data Path, a platform providing insights, resources, and opportunities for early-career talent in data and AI. She also tutors mathematics, helping students build strong analytical foundations and develop problem-solving skills.
Veronica delivers talks and workshops on applied AI, large language models, and AI-driven sustainability, translating complex technical concepts into practical, actionable strategies.
Driven by a belief that technology should be both innovative and equitable, Veronica empowers others to move from being consumers of AI to creators of intelligent, responsible systems. Her work combines technical expertise, mentorship, and advocacy to shape a global pipeline of skilled, confident, and future-ready technologists.

Veronica Annor is a Principal Energy Consultant and Data Science Consultant with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Data Analytics (BSc) and a Master’s in Data Science. She applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to solve ... Show more

Gaayathri Murugan

Gaayathri Murugan

Gaayathri Murugan is a Product Design leader with 14+ years of experience designing enterprise platforms across SaaS, retail, fintech, healthcare, and energy sectors. She currently heads Product Design at Manhattan Associates India, where she works on defining AI-native enterprise product experiences.

She has built and scaled design teams, led UX strategy for complex systems, and launched multiple 0–1 products. She is also the founder of Velozity, an AI-driven user research platform that won #2 Product of the Day on Product Hunt.

Gaayathri Murugan is a Product Design leader with 14+ years of experience designing enterprise platforms across SaaS, retail, fintech, healthcare, and energy sectors. She currently heads Product Design at Manhattan Associates India, where she works o... Show more

Ant Couzens

Ant Couzens

Anthony has been a technology leader for over 10 years at the sharp end of business, starting out in digital productivity which quickly developed to wrap around data and analytics. With his primary focus being on business optimisation to make for efficient and well run organisations, learning how to interpret systems data was a basic inevitability. After five years behind the wheel of PowerBI in earnest, Anthony went freelance to enable him to bring his services to organisations who couldn't get the meaning out of their own data, and the wider M365 ecosystem. Outside his work Ant is the proud husband and father of two pre-teen boys and a lover of adventures of any kind whether that's mountain biking, wildcamping, snowsport or even just the big thrills at waterparks and theme parks with the family. From a young age he has always been curious about how things work and loves nothing more than building a shed or stripping a bike. So naturally problem solving with data was always going to be an attraction!

Anthony has been a technology leader for over 10 years at the sharp end of business, starting out in digital productivity which quickly developed to wrap around data and analytics. With his primary focus being on business optimisation to make for eff... Show more

Ankita Dhamgaya

Ankita Dhamgaya

Hello, I’m Ankita Dhamgaya, Director & Founder at AlgoCirrus, with 10+ years in the Salesforce ecosystem. I’ve had and will be the speaking at events like TDX, Cairo DreamIn'26, Philippines Dreamin'26, French Touch Dreamin’ 25, Irish Dreamin’ 25, Polish DreamIn' 25, DreamOlé 25, Dubai DreamIn'25, True North DreamIn' 25, Taxes DreamIn' 25, Portugal DreamIn '26, North Africa DreamI'25, Czech DreamIn'25, French Touch Dreamin’ 24, YARL Dreamin and WIT Dreamin’ 23, among others.

I’m passionate about mentoring, especially underprivileged graduates, teaching them Salesforce skills to open new opportunities. I also engage in outreach, teaching coding in villages and facilitating technical job placements.

As a Pledge 1% contributor, I focus on empowering women, promoting inclusivity, and supporting the Salesforce community. I’m excited for opportunities to share practical insights and inspire others.

Hello, I’m Ankita Dhamgaya, Director & Founder at AlgoCirrus, with 10+ years in the Salesforce ecosystem. I’ve had and will be the speaking at events like TDX, Cairo DreamIn'26, Philippines Dreamin'26, French Touch Dreamin’ 25, Irish Dreamin’ 25, Pol... Show more

Tushar Dasgupta

Tushar Dasgupta

Tushar Dasgupta is a results-driven Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in supply chain optimization, product management, and large-scale e-commerce operations. With a proven track record of driving significant inventory improvements and delivering substantial cost savings, Tushar brings a powerful combination of strategic vision, technical proficiency, and operational execution to every role. where he has led transformative initiatives across supply chain and marketplace platforms. His innovations include the design and deployment of automated buying systems, predictive inventory monitoring tools leveraging SQL and Generative AI, and seasonal planning models incorporating price elasticity. These initiatives have contributed to major financial impacts, including cost savings, improved inventory allocation, and enhanced seasonal planning efficiencies.
Before his current role, Tushar held senior supply chain and product roles at Walmart Ecommerce and NTPC Ltd, one of India’s largest energy conglomerates. At Walmart, he scaled omnichannel SKU availability significantly and reduced peak season out-of-stock incidents. At NTPC, he spearheaded procurement digitization and led emergency project delivery during national crises, resulting in major savings and revenue gains. Tushar holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, with a concentration in Supply Chain and Product Management, and a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from NIT Nagpur. His technical skill set includes SQL, Tableau, Python, Power BI, AutoCAD, and enterprise systems like SAP.
Beyond his professional achievements, Tushar is an active community leader. He has served as a village magistrate conducting high-turnout national elections, organized science camps for underprivileged youth, and led fundraising drives for disaster relief.

Tushar Dasgupta is a results-driven Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in supply chain optimization, product management, and large-scale e-commerce operations. With a proven track record of driving significant inventory improvements and deliv... Show more

Om Subrato Dey

Om Subrato Dey

Winner & Student Leader of Industry 4.0 June Cohort 2025 @NUS | AI Researcher @VITChennai | Speaker at AI Tech Events | Google Cloud Certified | Ex-@VITChennai| Ex-WGS X Ex-Deekshaite (12th PCMC - 98% - Campus Topper)

Winner & Student Leader of Industry 4.0 June Cohort 2025 @NUS | AI Researcher @VITChennai | Speaker at AI Tech Events | Google Cloud Certified | Ex-@VITChennai| Ex-WGS X Ex-Deekshaite (12th PCMC - 98% - Campus Topper) Show more

Jordi Turull

Jordi Turull

Jordi is a computer engineer and audiovisual technician. He has 15 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in frontend, and currently holds the role of Tech Lead and Design System Engineer.

He is passionate about design, photography, and sports. For the past 5 years, he has also incorporated web accessibility into his interests and dedicates part of his time to disseminate and raise awareness about this relevant topic, both within and outside the company.

Jordi is a computer engineer and audiovisual technician. He has 15 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in frontend, and currently holds the role of Tech Lead and Design System Engineer. He is passionate about design, photogr... Show more

Shaon Rahman

Shaon Rahman

Shaon Rahman is a Fullstack and Backend Developer at Bouvet, where he specializes in building robust, critical systems using .NET, Azure, and Python. With a technical background that spans from developing industrial IoT solutions for aquaculture to engineering scalable data platforms for the energy sector, Shaon focuses on bridging the gap between complex enterprise architecture and practical software delivery.

Currently, Shaon is dedicated to the emerging field of Local AI. He is passionate about building AI-powered software products that run entirely on local hardware, removing cloud dependencies to enhance privacy and performance. An active contributor to the tech community, Shaon frequently shares his insights through company-wide and public presentations, covering topics such as the architecture of transformer models, the current landscape of local Large Language Models (LLMs), and practical strategies for integrating local AI into modern applications.

Shaon Rahman is a Fullstack and Backend Developer at Bouvet, where he specializes in building robust, critical systems using .NET, Azure, and Python. With a technical background that spans from developing industrial IoT solutions for aquaculture to e... Show more

Dr. Denise Turley

Dr. Denise Turley

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of enterprise-wide technology solutions, driving efficiency and AI innovation. In her role, she cultivates a forward-looking vision, guiding the evolution, adoption, and performance of key corporate systems.

Dr. Turley is also an esteemed Assistant Professor, where she integrates cutting-edge AI tools into her curriculum to enhance learning outcomes. Her dual role in academia and industry uniquely positions her as a bridge builder, empowering the next generation of tech leaders while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Turley captivates audiences with her infectious enthusiasm and actionable insights, inspiring them to embrace AI and technology in transformative ways. Her dedication to education and technology, combined with her commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes her a compelling voice in the field.

Previous Speaking Topics:

Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Education
AI Innovations in Enterprise Technology Solutions
Integrating AI Tools in Academic Curriculum
Driving Efficiency with AI
Empowering Women in Technology
Creating Supportive Networks for Women
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Technology Fields

Dr. Turley's expertise and passion have made her a guiding light for aspiring women in tech, a champion of AI-driven solutions, and a leader in creating supportive networks that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of ente... Show more

Jayesh Badwaik

Jayesh Badwaik

Dr. Jayesh Badwaik works at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre. He is the technical lead of exaCB, a continuous benchmarking framework used for large scale and reproducible benchmarking, including energy efficiency studies. His work targets application driven benchmarking workflows for current and upcoming high performance computing systems in various projects, and he focuses on making results comparable and easy to share between application teams and centres.

Dr. Jayesh Badwaik works at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre. He is the technical lead of exaCB, a continuous benchmarking framework used for large scale and reproducible benchmarking, including energy efficiency studies. His work targets application... Show more

Arjun Kulshreshtha

Arjun Kulshreshtha

Arjun is a seasoned Suppy Chain professional with over 13 years of experience in Oil & Gas and Retail. He currently helps Small and Medium Entrepreneurs scale their Supply Chains to serve Big Box retailers. Arjun is also an AI aficionado and loves to talk about his personal experiments with AI tools.
Career Highlights
● Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization: Led large-scale operations and strategic initiatives across industries, driving over $20M in cumulative cost savings through process improvements, workforce planning, and automation.
● Scalability & High-Impact Project Execution: Launched and expanded multimillion-dollar infrastructure and supply chain projects, including scaling operations 10X within a year and improving regional network capacity.
● Strategic Leadership & Performance Transformation: Built and led high-performing teams across global locations, driving operational excellence through workforce planning, leadership development, and process innovation—resulting in double-digit improvements in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Arjun is a seasoned Suppy Chain professional with over 13 years of experience in Oil & Gas and Retail. He currently helps Small and Medium Entrepreneurs scale their Supply Chains to serve Big Box retailers. Arjun is also an AI aficionado and loves to... Show more

Mike Ullrich

Mike Ullrich

Mike Ullrich ist Managing Consultant bei der Objektkultur. Neben den 13 Jahren Erfahrungen im Projektgeschäft mit Microsoft Cloud Technologien zieht er seine Erfahrung aus 9 Jahren in einem KI-Start-Up, aus der Gründung und Skalierung eines eigenen Unternehmens. Sein Fokus ist Dynamics 365 Customer Experience, Power Platform und Copilot Studio.

Mike Ullrich ist Managing Consultant bei der Objektkultur. Neben den 13 Jahren Erfahrungen im Projektgeschäft mit Microsoft Cloud Technologien zieht er seine Erfahrung aus 9 Jahren in einem KI-Start-Up, aus der Gründung und Skalierung eines eigenen U... Show more

Bernd Rederlechner

Bernd Rederlechner

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Host der Magenta Architecture Community, aber auch über Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge mit Praxisbezug, inspiriert er Entwickler, junge Architekten und Kunden aller Ebenen mit einem Fokus auf menschliche Herausforderungen in der Digitalisierung.

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Hos... Show more

Joel Koenig

Joel Koenig

Joel is a graduate of the University of Iowa and has been with his current employer, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for 35 years. He is a registered professional engineer and Envision Sustainability Professional. Joel serves as a Senior Project Manager working with public agencies and private utility organizations in maintaining and upgrading their infrastructure systems. He maintains an active role with several professional organizations. He is a Past President of the Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA and is a founding member of the Illinois Section of ASCE Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute.

Joel is a graduate of the University of Iowa and has been with his current employer, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for 35 years. He is a registered professional engineer and Envision Sustainability Professional. Joel serves as a Senior Project Manager wor... Show more

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She has also collaborated with a number of coalitions and elected officials across Illinois to strengthen and pass legislation, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. An avid lover of the Great Lakes, Kylah has worked on a number of policy research projects related to Great Lakes waterways and water systems and how they interact with climate change, clean drinking water access, and invasive species. She is currently working as a Relationship Manager with Cook County’s Build Up Cook program, working closely with municipalities in South and West Suburban Cook County to move both water and vertical infrastructure projects from start to finish. In her free time, Kylah can be found baking at home or lounging by Lake Michigan.

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She ha... Show more

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