Energy & Basic Resources

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

Mercy Edeh

Mercy Edeh

Edeh Mercy Nkechi is a recent graduate in Geology from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she emerged as the Best Graduating Student in her set. She represented her university as a champion in both the NAPE Basin Evaluation Competition (NAPE-BEC) and the AAPG Imperial Barrel Award (AAPG-IBA). She has held key leadership roles, including President of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society Students' Chapter, and actively volunteered in geoscience outreach and conference organization. Her interests include basin analysis, energy resources, and sustainable development.

Edeh Mercy Nkechi is a recent graduate in Geology from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she emerged as the Best Graduating Student in her set. She represented her university as a champion in both the NAPE Basin Evaluation Competition (NAPE-BEC) a... Show more

Thiago Fagundes

Thiago Fagundes

Thiago Marques Fagundes é formado em Engenharia Elétrica pela Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, com mestrado em Economia Aplicada pela Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana. Atualmente, atua como Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho na Petrobras, onde também exerce o papel de Product Owner do BROA, o quarto sistema mais acessado da companhia. Combinando sua expertise técnica nos processos de segurança do trabalho com princípios da metodologia ágil, lidera a evolução desse produto digital, priorizando entregas de valor e promovendo a transformação digital nos processos de segurança.

Thiago Marques Fagundes é formado em Engenharia Elétrica pela Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, com mestrado em Economia Aplicada pela Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana. Atualmente, atua como Engenheiro de Segurança do Traba... Show more

Alessa Hool

Alessa Hool

Alessandra Hool (MSc, MAS) is the Managing Director of ESM Foundation, a Swiss Foundation for rare metals. ESM supports private sector and political actors in their decision-making on risks in the raw materials supply chain, and participates in projects to train specialists in identifying and managing raw material risks for industrial processes. Alessa has been coordinating various national, European and international initiatives on critical raw materials, such as the EIT RawMaterials education projects SusCritMat and SusScritMOOC on the sustainable management of critical raw materials (2017-2022) and the International Round Table on Materials Criticality IRTC (from 2017).

Alessandra Hool (MSc, MAS) is the Managing Director of ESM Foundation, a Swiss Foundation for rare metals. ESM supports private sector and political actors in their decision-making on risks in the raw materials supply chain, and participates in proje... Show more

Bjørn D. Jensen

Bjørn D. Jensen

Worked with databases for more than 2 decades.
Greatly interested in the green energy sector and open data.

Senior BI & Data Analytics Architect at Energinet, since apr. 2021
Data Engineering Specialist, aug. 2019 - apr. 2021, Terma R&D Innovation Lab
Decision Intelligence Developer, dec. 2010 - july 2019, Vestas (Business Intelligence)
Software Engineer / Database Developer, nov. 2006 – nov. 2010, Vestas (Plant IT)
Advisory IT Specialist, sep. 2004 - oct. 2006, IBM Public Sector (Mærsk Data Public)
DBA / Software Engineer, mar. 2001- aug. 2004, Stibo Graphic (Stibo.net)
Data consultant, maj 2000 – feb. 2001, TDC Forlag A/S

M. Sc. physics (computer simulations, teaching competence) 1994-1999, Århus University
Six Sigma Green Belt
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert - Data Managment and Analytics
Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate

Worked with databases for more than 2 decades. Greatly interested in the green energy sector and open data. Senior BI & Data Analytics Architect at Energinet, since apr. 2021 Data Engineering Specialist, aug. 2019 - apr. 2021, Terma R&D Innova... Show more

Ozgur Karatas

Ozgur Karatas

CTO at Goosey Inc.

CTO at Goosey Inc. Show more

Craig Haseler

Craig Haseler

Craig Haseler leads the technical team behind PARS, the Department of Energy's System of Record for Capital Asset Project Performance Information. With a background in software development and cybersecurity, Craig has led the expansion of PARS capabilities over the past several years as a new JSON upload format has been developed and the scope of the system has expanded. More recently, Craig and his team have spearheaded the Department of Energy's efforts to embrace safe, secure Artificial Intelligence tools to improve productivity and further the Department's mission.

Craig Haseler leads the technical team behind PARS, the Department of Energy's System of Record for Capital Asset Project Performance Information. With a background in software development and cybersecurity, Craig has led the expansion of PARS capabi... Show more

Santiago Peñate Vera

Santiago Peñate Vera

Power Systems engineer, MBA, ex-Redeia, power systems guru and maker of GridCal

Power Systems engineer, MBA, ex-Redeia, power systems guru and maker of GridCal Show more

Stefan Reinebo

Stefan Reinebo

VD och grundare av Omegapoint Örebro som haft många perioder av stress samt utmaningar att hantera arbetsbelastning i förhållande till familjeliv.

VD och grundare av Omegapoint Örebro som haft många perioder av stress samt utmaningar att hantera arbetsbelastning i förhållande till familjeliv. Show more

Krishna Kumar Nagalingam

Krishna Kumar Nagalingam

As a Doctorate of Electrical and Computer science engineering graduate with strong interest in Energy Management and Energy Control Systems, I have high interest and ambitions focusing on building and developing an Intelligent Energy Management System. I am currently a Product Advisor at Energy Controls department in Kongsberg Maritime, where my focus is on research and continual development of energy products delivered to maritime. In my work I take responsibility for energy efficiency optimization, system reliability enhancements, decision support system development, equipment health monitoring, real time digital simulation and performing feasibility studies addressing alternative fuels.

As a Doctorate of Electrical and Computer science engineering graduate with strong interest in Energy Management and Energy Control Systems, I have high interest and ambitions focusing on building and developing an Intelligent Energy Management Syste... Show more

Laurent Franckx

Laurent Franckx

Within the "Transport" team at the Federal Planning Bureau, Laurent Franckx works mainly around the impact of public policies on the composition of the car fleet, and in particular on the share of alternative fuels. He has also studied the impact of new technological developments (such as self-driving cars) and business models in transport (such as shared mobility) on transport demand in Belgium.
Before joining the Federal Planning Bureau, Laurent has worked as a researcher and consultant in various organisations. He has more than two decades of experience in policy oriented work in the field of transport and environmental economics for the European Commission and for regional and federal governments in Belgium.

Within the "Transport" team at the Federal Planning Bureau, Laurent Franckx works mainly around the impact of public policies on the composition of the car fleet, and in particular on the share of alternative fuels. He has also studied the impact of... Show more

Bernd Schäfer

Bernd Schäfer

Bernd Schäfer has over 30 years of international business experience. Prior to joining EIT RawMaterials as CEO and Managing Director, he was CEO of apt Group, a leading European aluminium extrusion and processing company.
Previously, he was Vice President of Commercial, Global Commercial Transportation and Industrial at Alcoa. His area of accountability included global market responsibility as well as execution of the innova- tion agenda and technology roadmap. Mr. Schäfer was a long-time Board Member of the Aluminium Industry Association and the umbrella association of metal-producing companies in Germany until 2020.

Bernd Schäfer has over 30 years of international business experience. Prior to joining EIT RawMaterials as CEO and Managing Director, he was CEO of apt Group, a leading European aluminium extrusion and processing company. Previously, he was Vice Pre... Show more

Andrijano Djenisov

Andrijano Djenisov

Meet Andrijano Djenisov, a seasoned and dynamic leader who has navigated a diverse career path spanning over 15 years across various industries. His journey began with a solid foundation in computer science. But Andrijano's ambitions stretched far beyond the realms of technology; he continually sought out new challenges and opportunities to expand his skills and broaden his horizons.

Andrijano honed his leadership abilities and delved into the intricacies of business processes. He actively participated in a myriad of courses, training sessions, effective communication sessions, workshops, to bolster his competence as a proficient business professional. This investment in self-development would later yield fruitful results in his career trajectory.

Andrijano's career gained momentum as he assumed various managerial roles across diverse sectors such as IT, staffing agencies, and the hospitality industry. His knack for unraveling complex issues and devising effective solutions swiftly propelled him into the role of a respected leader within his organizations.

In 2016, Andrijano marked a significant milestone in his career by founding OpenCore B.V., that would later become RITD B.V. a company focused on testing, software development, technology, and innovation. As the co-founder and CEO, he steered the company towards success, earning a reputation for delivering high-quality services and groundbreaking solutions.

One of the standout aspects of Andrijano's expertise is his profound knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He has pioneered advanced AI models and contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer service through AI applications. His dedication to innovation and his ability to push the boundaries of technological advancement have cemented his status as a leading figure in the realm of AI and technology.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Andrijano has a broad interest in various subjects, including religion, biblical prophecies, and geopolitics. This curiosity reflects his versatile mind and his capacity to approach complex issues from multiple perspectives.

Andrijano's life and career serve as an inspiration to many, and his commitment to innovation and growth promises a bright future, both for his own ventures and the organizations he collaborates with. His story is a testament to perseverance, leadership, and boundless ambition.

Meet Andrijano Djenisov, a seasoned and dynamic leader who has navigated a diverse career path spanning over 15 years across various industries. His journey began with a solid foundation in computer science. But Andrijano's ambitions stretched far be... Show more

Hamenyimana Ismaël

Hamenyimana Ismaël

GIS Specialist, Geologist.

GIS Specialist, Geologist. Show more

Meloni Boatswain

Meloni Boatswain

Meloni Boatswain is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Construction and Technology. She's led large-scale projects across sectors, collaborating with federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and private entities worldwide. Currently serving as the Director of Global Strategy at Transformation Lead, a digital transformation firm with global presence, Meloni is also the President of Blacks in Technology Atlanta Chapter, the world's largest community of Black technologists. Her leadership is rooted in a passion for empowering underserved communities. With an MBA in Construction Technology, Meloni holds a LEED AP BD+C certification for sustainable building practices and an OSHA 500 Safety Trainer designation for workplace safety. In the tech realm, she's a PMP-certified project manager, a Six Sigma Green Belt for process improvement, and a Certified Cybersecurity Professional with a focus on Physical Security. Meloni's wealth of experience and certifications underscore her role as a respected expert in both industries, where she frequently shares her expertise through speaking engagements and articles in leading publications.

Meloni Boatswain is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Construction and Technology. She's led large-scale projects across sectors, collaborating with federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and private entities worldwide.... Show more

Alexander Alten

Alexander Alten

Alex has built many data platforms in his career at Cloudera, Allianz, or e.on, has more than 15 years of data experience. Before founding DataBloom, he founded Infinimesh, X-Warp, and Infinite Devices.

Alex has built many data platforms in his career at Cloudera, Allianz, or e.on, has more than 15 years of data experience. Before founding DataBloom, he founded Infinimesh, X-Warp, and Infinite Devices. Show more

Andres Padilla

Andres Padilla

I am a passionate Microsoft Cloud Architect with over 20 years of experience focusing on analytics, streaming data, IoT and Azure Technologies. Along the way, I have been able to live in corporate IT, get dirty with big data, jump into the cloud and take a shot at the start-up world. I spend my days blending cloud architectures, business strategy, coding, influencing, designing, motivating and delivering solutions that live in the cloud. My goal is to constantly push myself, absorb different perspectives, inspire and be inspired, learn from every experience and create something exciting, awesome and new.

I am a passionate Microsoft Cloud Architect with over 20 years of experience focusing on analytics, streaming data, IoT and Azure Technologies. Along the way, I have been able to live in corporate IT, get dirty with big data, jump into the cloud and ... Show more

Ash Smith

Ash Smith

Currently the Data Platform Manager at South32 building data teams and platforms to support operations and functions globally.

Currently the Data Platform Manager at South32 building data teams and platforms to support operations and functions globally. Show more

Andrew Stets

Andrew Stets

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles.

~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science enthusiast, dedicated to bridging the gap between technical knowledge & public understanding.

~ Leveraging a unique blend of software architecture & science communication skills to build reliable solutions and share technical insights for broader impact.

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles. ~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science ent... Show more

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment.

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment. Show more

Elvis Moreland

Elvis Moreland

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and technical methods. Expertise in implementing security and privacy policy, plans, processes, tools, procedures, and governance for both on-premise and the cloud. Expert in solid statutory and regulatory policy and governance programs to meet or exceed mandates such as CISA, FISMA, FFIEC, HIPAA, CMS, DFARS, DHS TSA, GDPR, and CCPA. Currently retooling and pursuing an MBA in Cyber Security Management.

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and techn... Show more

Pushparaju Thangavel

Pushparaju Thangavel

Pushparaju is a seasoned Cloud Architect with a robust background in leading cloud transformation initiatives and crafting comprehensive Cloud Architectures. With over 13 years of hands-on experience, He successfully guided numerous clients through the complexities of cloud adoption and migration, proficiently navigating both AWS and Azure ecosystems.
His expertise spans across Cloud Architecture, Migration Strategies, Data Platform Architecture, and Application Development and Maintenance, enabling organizations to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. Moreover, he possess strong team leadership capabilities, having led global teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.
As a dedicated professional, he committed to delivering tailored solutions that align with business objectives while optimizing performance and scalability. Beyond the technical proficiency, he is also an accomplished public speaker, having shared insights and best practices at multiple industry events. His passion lies in empowering people to achieve success on their cloud journey, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable growth.

Pushparaju is a seasoned Cloud Architect with a robust background in leading cloud transformation initiatives and crafting comprehensive Cloud Architectures. With over 13 years of hands-on experience, He successfully guided numerous clients through t... Show more

Sam Chanoski

Sam Chanoski

Sam Chanoski delivers technical leadership, expertise, and strategic insights to Idaho National Laboratory's portfolio of multi-million-dollar critical infrastructure security and resilience projects sponsored by DOE, DHS, and DOD. He influences the development of large, long-term sustained programs for research, development, demonstration, and deployment associated with control system cybersecurity for nationally critical infrastructure, with particular focus on the energy sector.

Sam’s professional interests include real-time transmission and distribution operations, organizational behavior, control systems cybersecurity, and emergency management and resilience. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, and an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University’s School of Engineering & Applied Science.

Sam Chanoski delivers technical leadership, expertise, and strategic insights to Idaho National Laboratory's portfolio of multi-million-dollar critical infrastructure security and resilience projects sponsored by DOE, DHS, and DOD. He influences the... Show more

Maarten Mulder

Maarten Mulder

With nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector, I am currently serving as the product owner at Alliander, overseeing the Business Critical and Corporate platforms. At the heart of our operations lies the Business Critical platform, which is powered by our Open Source LF Energy platform, Grid eXchange Fabric (GxF). Through GxF, we facilitate a range of specific business solutions including Public Lighting, Congestion Measurements, Smart Metering, and Cable Oil Pressure Measurement.

With nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector, I am currently serving as the product owner at Alliander, overseeing the Business Critical and Corporate platforms. At the heart of our operations lies the Business Critical platform, which ... Show more

Ben Watts

Ben Watts

Full stack developer and economist with a background in renewables

Full stack developer and economist with a background in renewables Show more

Efezino Elutabe

Efezino Elutabe

Efezino Elutabe is a Data Scientist and a Student who is currently pursuing Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Lagos. His passion lies in leveraging AI to optimize engineering designs and develop innovative products (whether software or hardware).

As a speaker and author at the IndabaX Nigeria Conference, Efezino is excited to share insights and participate in discussions on the application of AI in the education and energy sectors. He firmly believes that building responsible AI is crucial for driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge across various industries.

Efezino Elutabe is a Data Scientist and a Student who is currently pursuing Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Lagos. His passion lies in leveraging AI to optimize engineering designs and develop innovative products (whether software... Show more

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga, um engenheiro mecânico e Profissional Certificado em Gerenciamento de Projetos (PMP), acumulou mais de três décadas de experiência diversificada em campos como construção, petróleo e gás, gestão imobiliária, operações de restaurantes e private equity. Esta vasta experiência concedeu-lhe uma profunda habilidade em resolver problemas complexos e implementar soluções inovadoras em diversos contextos industriais. Ele é altamente especializado em manufatura, equipamentos industriais, organização de processos, controle de qualidade, gestão de produtos, produção enxuta e desenvolvimento de KPIs.

Ele é o fundador da Hydrog, uma startup sediada em Houston que visa revolucionar a indústria de bombas hidráulicas ao integrar inteligência artificial e utilizar materiais avançados, promovendo designs sustentáveis. O objetivo dele é superar as limitações das bombas tradicionais em termos de eficiência, durabilidade e impacto ambiental. Ele montou uma equipe de engenheiros de ponta, garantiu o financiamento necessário e está engajado em negociações com fabricantes de equipamentos importantes que estão interessados em sua tecnologia disruptiva.

Este projeto inovador de bombas hidráulicas está pronto para transformar a indústria de petróleo e gás. Ele apresentou sua linha de produtos em eventos industriais de prestígio, atraindo a atenção de diversas empresas e especialistas em Houston. Num evento importante previsto para junho, ele e sua equipe planejam destacar o equipamento de extração desenvolvido, sublinhando suas funcionalidades e benefícios ambientais. Essa demonstração vai proporcionar aos participantes uma compreensão clara de como a tecnologia avançada pode revolucionar os processos de extração de petróleo, elevando a eficiência e minimizando os impactos ambientais.

Ele completou seu diploma em Engenharia Mecânica na Universidad del Zulia em Maracaibo, Venezuela. Desde os primeiros anos em sua carreira, ele se destacou, envolvendo-se em múltiplos projetos inovadores e estágios que ampliaram sua base prática. Antes mesmo de se formar, ele já havia assumido o papel de Gerente de Controle de Qualidade em uma empresa de usinagem industrial, onde liderou o desenvolvimento de uma tecnologia patenteada que se tornou crucial para a indústria de petróleo.

Além de seu trabalho profissional, ele é um investidor ativo em private equity, apoiando startups e empresas em crescimento. Ele também preside a Fundação St Antonio no Panamá, dedicada a apoiar jovens em desafios educacionais e reduzir as taxas de evasão escolar. A fundação fornece recursos, orientação e suporte para ajudar os estudantes a superar desafios e alcançar sucesso. Nos seus momentos de lazer, ele se entrega a hobbies como a pesca em alto-mar e a culinária, mantendo um equilíbrio entre suas paixões e seu compromisso com a família e a comunidade. Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga é reconhecido como um líder inteligente, engenhoso e apaixonado, sempre em busca de aprender mais e contribuir positivamente para o mundo.

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga, um engenheiro mecânico e Profissional Certificado em Gerenciamento de Projetos (PMP), acumulou mais de três décadas de experiência diversificada em campos como construção, petróleo e gás, gestão imobiliária, operações ... Show more

Joseph Erakpotobor

Joseph Erakpotobor

A professional real estate consultant, student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

A professional real estate consultant, student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Show more

Eric van Klaveren

Eric van Klaveren

Eric is interested in how businesses operate, the way people work with technology and has a strong admiration for (geeky) gadgets, especially those that make life easier. In his previous profession, he worked as a consultant with Citrix, Microsoft and VMware solutions on workspace designs and implementations.

Combining his passion, career (and history) with evangelism and End User Computing (the coolest thing in the world), he found his match as a Technology Specialist (Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Consultant) at Microsoft.

Eric is interested in how businesses operate, the way people work with technology and has a strong admiration for (geeky) gadgets, especially those that make life easier. In his previous profession, he worked as a consultant with Citrix, Microsoft an... Show more

Julien Bernet

Julien Bernet

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Thanks to his work as a security consultant and Pentester he has firsthand experience of security evaluations. Julien is in charge of the development of Witekio's internal security framework and security architecture for customer development.

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Th... Show more

Tomas Nascisonis

Tomas Nascisonis

Experienced general manager and business developer with a demonstrated history of building oil, real estate and tech businesses and expanding it across different geographies.

Crypto House Capital (CHC) is a forward-thinking venture focused on attaining attractive risk-adjusted returns via the development, acquisition, management, leasing, and sale of virtual property on blockchain-based metaverse worlds in the form of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”).

Experienced general manager and business developer with a demonstrated history of building oil, real estate and tech businesses and expanding it across different geographies. Crypto House Capital (CHC) is a forward-thinking venture focused on att... Show more

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