I am Sudama Prasad, a Lead Platform Engineer at the world's one of the world's largest commodity trading companies, where I architect cloud solutions, manage a talented team, and lead key initiatives that shape the company’s technology landscape. I introduced Kubernetes into the company, enabling scalable and efficient operations, and implemented FinOps for the first time in the organization, ensuring cost-effective use of cloud resources.

In addition to these responsibilities, I assist data engineers and data architects in setting up enterprise-grade data platforms, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient solutions that meet organizational data needs. One of my proudest achievements is rolling out inner source practices within the company, which has fostered collaboration and innovation across teams.

My work involves designing and managing cloud platforms that balance technical excellence with practical business solutions. I focus on building systems that address immediate challenges while laying the foundation for long-term growth.

Beyond my professional work, I am committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge. Technology is about creating opportunities for better efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.

I am Sudama Prasad, a Lead Platform Engineer at the world's one of the world's largest commodity trading companies, where I architect cloud solutions, manage a talented team, and lead key initiatives that shape the company’s technology landscape. I i... Show more

David Adejumo currently work as a Data and Analytics Engineer at Hydrogen. Prior to this, He previously worked as a Lead, Business Intelligence Analyst - PayFasta and VAS product at Kobo 360, a Sub-Saharan African technology, logistics, and Fintech company with a presence in 6 African countries, including Ghana. In his capacity, he helped the organization leverage data to make actionable insights through helping the company implement various dashboards with state-of-the-art business intelligence tools.

Prior to joining Kobo360, his career as a data analyst was greatly influenced by across industries, such as the commercial banking, FMCG, and management consulting. At Sterling Bank PLC., he worked as a Quality Assurance and Data Analyst, where he leveraged on analytics around conduct and compliance with myriads of dashboards across the ecosystem.

Also, his work experience at Food Concepts (Chicken Republic), the fastest growing restaurant in West Africa with over two hundred (200) stores in Nigeria and four (4) in Ghana, afforded him the opportunity to work on various analytics projects across the business and departments. At the same time, his period of stay at Nerilus International is worthy of note. He leveraged his collaborative and project management skills to work in teams on projects serving different clients in the Edutech, Insurance, and FinTech spaces.

David's work experience is not but with a continuous desire to become the very best at his work. This is evident in his skillsets and expertise in the use of varying analytic tools.

Visualization tool: Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, Quicksight (AWS)
Modern data stack: dbt, Airbyte, snowflakes
Programming: Python

His adherence to professionalism has driven him to acquire relevant training that has him certified as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Certified Data Analyst, and Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

While he loves to analyze data, he also enjoys contributing his quota to community building through volunteering and imparting knowledge to data analytics enthusiasts.

Despite being an amiable team lead and team member, one fun fact about David is that he loves to meditate.

David Adejumo currently work as a Data and Analytics Engineer at Hydrogen. Prior to this, He previously worked as a Lead, Business Intelligence Analyst - PayFasta and VAS product at Kobo 360, a Sub-Saharan African technology, logistics, and Fintech c... Show more

Jonathan Trimble, co-founder of Bawn, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in investigation and security. His career began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he led numerous complex investigations focused on dismantling international cybercrime and financial fraud organizations. As Chief Technology Officer of the FBI’s Information Management Division, Jonathan oversaw significant technical projects, including the development of the $220M Central Records Complex and an advanced data analytics platform.

Transitioning to private industry, Jonathan served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at a Midwest financial institution and later as Vice President of Services at an Austin-based cybersecurity startup. He holds degrees from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, National Intelligence University, and the University of Southern California, and completed Carnegie Mellon University’s CISO program in 2018. Jonathan's leadership extends beyond Bawn, with key roles in cybersecurity councils and advisory committees.

His passion for cybersecurity and client success drives his commitment to developing innovative solutions that enhance security posture and business resiliency

Jonathan Trimble, co-founder of Bawn, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in investigation and security. His career began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he led numerous complex investigations focused on dismantling int... Show more

Akash Kadechkar, leading research initiatives at INTERA GROUP, has a distinguished background in engineering. His early curiosity about electronics led him to earn a Bachelor's degree from Mumbai University and pursue advanced studies in Spain on full scholarships. He has developed smart IoT products, published extensively, and holds a patent. He has managed projects in automotive, biomedical, electrical grid, and Industry 4.0 sectors. Akash has held key roles in major companies and continues to drive innovation and secure research funding for groundbreaking projects.

Akash Kadechkar, leading research initiatives at INTERA GROUP, has a distinguished background in engineering. His early curiosity about electronics led him to earn a Bachelor's degree from Mumbai University and pursue advanced studies in Spain on ful... Show more

Dimitri a rejoint RSM en 2016. Il a supervisé pendant 4 ans des missions dans les domaines de l’audit légal et contractuel, de l’audit des systèmes d’information mais également du risk management, notamment dans un environnement SOX.

En 2020, Dimitri a fondé le pôle Data & BI de RSM, afin de fournir des missions à forte valeur ajoutée en matière de structuration de l’approche data des organisations (schémas directeurs data, gouvernance, master data management) et de mise en œuvre de projets de business intelligence.

Expérience et compétences :
- Pilotage de la performance et business intelligence
- Amélioration continue des processus et de la qualité de données
- Datalake, DataWarehouse, Master Data Management et interfaces
- Structuration de l’approche data


Expertises sectorielles :
- Energie
- Private Equity
- Industrie
- Distribution Automobile

Dimitri a rejoint RSM en 2016. Il a supervisé pendant 4 ans des missions dans les domaines de l’audit légal et contractuel, de l’audit des systèmes d’information mais également du risk management, notamment dans un environnement SOX. En 2020, Dim... Show more

Directora del Centro de Innovación del Meta Econova. Consultora en innovación y transformación digital. Docente Investigadora con más de 18 años de experiencia, en tecnología, género e innovación. Licenciada en lenguas modernas, Especialista en educación, magister en docencia e investigación universitaria, candidata a Doctorado en Ciencias Humanas y Sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Implementa metodologías ágiles y gamificadas, STEAM, inteligencia artificial generativa y design thinking, optimizando resultados académicos y preparando a docentes y estudiantes para desafíos digitales. Formadora de formadores.

Directora del Centro de Innovación del Meta Econova. Consultora en innovación y transformación digital. Docente Investigadora con más de 18 años de experiencia, en tecnología, género e innovación. Licenciada en lenguas modernas, Especialista en educa... Show more

Co-Founder & Member of the Board – APCF (Association for the Prevention and Combating of Fraud)

Silviu Gresoi is an AI, Machine Learning & Anti-Fraud Specialist with over 20 years of experience in detecting and preventing complex fraud schemes across industries such as banking, energy, insurance, and pharmaceuticals.

As Co-Founder of APCF and PhD researcher in Data Science at the University Politehnica of Bucharest, he focuses on Deepfake detection, neural networks, and AI-driven investigation systems.

A frequent speaker at international conferences including AI Expo Europe, AI Summit Europe, and Disrupting Financial Crime, Silviu is dedicated to educating and protecting people and organizations against emerging digital threats powered by AI.

Co-Founder & Member of the Board – APCF (Association for the Prevention and Combating of Fraud) Silviu Gresoi is an AI, Machine Learning & Anti-Fraud Specialist with over 20 years of experience in detecting and preventing complex fraud schemes acr... Show more

6 years experience in System and platform engineer , worked across many distributed system and handled complex infrastructure ,
Mainly worked on AWS and Azure and along with Openstack. Migrated large and robust system to cloud and containerized them, believe in automation and developing solution for highly scalable and fault resistant systems.
Developed skillset over time to create and manage CI/CD pipelines on a daily basis and ready to troubleshoot production issues whenever needed,

6 years experience in System and platform engineer , worked across many distributed system and handled complex infrastructure , Mainly worked on AWS and Azure and along with Openstack. Migrated large and robust system to cloud and containerized the... Show more

Software developer(Frontend Heavy) with over 7 years experience.

Building the future one code line at a time

Software developer(Frontend Heavy) with over 7 years experience. Building the future one code line at a time Show more

Hood Lubowa is a lawyer with extensive expertise in human rights law and a deep understanding of various fields of tech law, including data protection, digital rights, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. As an internationally published author, Hood has contributed insightful literature on the intersection of law, technology, and human rights. Currently, he runs the Civic Engagement and Digital Rights work at Oxfam Uganda, where he leads initiatives focused on empowering communities, safeguarding digital spaces, and advocating for inclusive policies. With a passion for justice and a commitment to digital equity, Hood continues to influence the discourse around human rights in the digital era, striving to create a more open, safe, and accessible internet for all.

Hood Lubowa is a lawyer with extensive expertise in human rights law and a deep understanding of various fields of tech law, including data protection, digital rights, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. As an internationally published author, ... Show more

Doudou BA is an experienced Automation Specialist at Maersk, with a robust background in data science, machine learning, and software engineering. He specializes in designing and implementing automation solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Power Platform. As a PhD candidate at Charles University, his research focuses on applying artificial neural networks to rainfall-runoff modelling and geoscience. Doudou is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and improve operational efficiency in the logistics industry.

Doudou BA is an experienced Automation Specialist at Maersk, with a robust background in data science, machine learning, and software engineering. He specializes in designing and implementing automation solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and... Show more

Stephen has over 30 years experience in IT with over half focussed in Manufacturing and Utilities companies.

Currently leading a team of talented Architects driving through innovation and business value for our customers at Dufrain.

Formerly Senior Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft with specific responsibility for Data and AI in the Manufacturing and Utilities space.

Examples of Stephens' work have attracted national press attention associated with Critical National Infrastructure and Environmental Protection.

Stephen has spoken at trade conferences on this and other Data and AI subjects. Most recently at the UK's Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week expo at the NEC in Birmingham.

Stephen has over 30 years experience in IT with over half focussed in Manufacturing and Utilities companies. Currently leading a team of talented Architects driving through innovation and business value for our customers at Dufrain. Formerly Se... Show more

Lawan Idriss is the founder & CEO of Seamium, an AI-native energy engine that monitors, optimises, secures, and manages energy systems autonomously.

Lawan Idriss is the founder & CEO of Seamium, an AI-native energy engine that monitors, optimises, secures, and manages energy systems autonomously. Show more

Embedded systems enthusiast, Open Source advocate, Smart Energy professional, DevOps hobbyist. EE, Ex academic

Embedded systems enthusiast, Open Source advocate, Smart Energy professional, DevOps hobbyist. EE, Ex academic Show more

Christine Solmar Godring is a change management leader with broad experience in change-, project management and communication. She specializes in Microsoft Copilot and AI adoption and ways of working in M365, combining technical and human perspectives to enhance business and employee needs.

She has experience from a broad set of sectors such as energy, retail, vehicles and public sector.

Christine Solmar Godring is a change management leader with broad experience in change-, project management and communication. She specializes in Microsoft Copilot and AI adoption and ways of working in M365, combining technical and human perspective... Show more

Michael is a Business Development Manager and former Business Unit General Manager at ACT Smart Lighting, with extensive experience in managing large-scale energy projects.
Michael played a key role in pioneering Australia’s first streetlight energy performance contract, achieving over 50% energy and emission reductions.
Michael has also collaborated with the Australian National University to study the benefits of smart lighting control in reducing light pollution.
Michael will share insights and learnings from the ACT Smart Lighting Project

Michael is a Business Development Manager and former Business Unit General Manager at ACT Smart Lighting, with extensive experience in managing large-scale energy projects. Michael played a key role in pioneering Australia’s first streetlight energ... Show more

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since 01/2024.

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since... Show more

Einar Landre is an accomplished software professional with 40 years of experience from multiple sectors and domains. He has held roles as developer, architect, consultant and leader. His primary skill is as software and system architect working closely with business stakeholders.

Mr. Landre has practiced tactical and strategic Domain-Driven Design (DDD) techniques since before DDD had a name, and he contributed to the earliest papers on DDD back in 2006. These papers outlined strategic use of DDD in modernization of large-scale software systems in the oil and gas industry.

Since 2019 has Mr. Landre focus been the development of the OSDU Data Platform. The OSDU Data Platform is an upstream oil and gas industry open-source software and standardization initiative managed by The Open Group where he holds one of the elected seats on the forum’s management comity. The OSDU Data Platform is a industry wide initiative with more than 220 organizations.

Einar holds a master’s degree in information technology from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.

Einar Landre is an accomplished software professional with 40 years of experience from multiple sectors and domains. He has held roles as developer, architect, consultant and leader. His primary skill is as software and system architect working close... Show more

Emmanuel Ajayi is a Fourth-year Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Kwara State University in Nigeria.
He is passionate about leveraging open-source technologies to create innovative solutions in aerospace, robotics, and renewable energy. Emmanuel has been recognized for his work on sustainable energy systems and is committed to advancing accessible, impactful technologies in developing countries.

Emmanuel Ajayi is a Fourth-year Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Kwara State University in Nigeria. He is passionate about leveraging open-source technologies to create innovative solutions in aerospace, robotics, and renewable energy... Show more

Logan Williams was pivotal at EDP Renewables, a global wind energy development leader. There, she maintained relationships with institutional investors and managed tax equity finance models for a broad portfolio of wind and solar assets across North America. Her responsibilities extended to liaising with commercial banks and hedge funds and overseeing internal rate of return calculations and periodic updates of tax equity tracking models.

She holds a BA in Political Science from Columbia University and gained valuable early career experience through a year-long veterans apprenticeship at Goldman Sachs. Additionally, her commitment to service is evidenced by her five years of active duty in the United States Coast Guard.

Her expertise spans several vital areas of the energy and finance sectors, including tax equity, debt capital markets, sell-side mergers and acquisitions, and renewable power finance and development.

Beyond Logan Williams Energy Finance's professional activities, she is keenly interested in adventure sports like kitesurfing, scuba diving, and skiing. Growing up in a small beach town on the coast of the Carolinas, her water connection profoundly influences her recreational pursuits and her dedication to environmental initiatives, including her upcoming project to restore coral reefs in Indonesia.

Logan Williams was pivotal at EDP Renewables, a global wind energy development leader. There, she maintained relationships with institutional investors and managed tax equity finance models for a broad portfolio of wind and solar assets across North ... Show more

Samuel Oluwakorede Oyefusi is a Mechanical Engineering student at Pan Atlantic University, Ex-president of the Living Green Club, the co-Founder of Ridebuddy and Global Ambassador of Thierworld.

He has a passion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a keen focus on Energy Transition, Robotics innovation, and advocacy for quality education. He excels in research, analysis, and strategic planning, leveraging his expertise in innovation and sustainable development to drive positive change in Africa

As an UNLEASH community leader, he mentors the youths close to him with the aim to inspire a new generation of innovators dedicated to creating a brighter future for the continent.

He is currently engaged in a groundbreaking project involving a smart irrigation system for farming and an Agrobot equipped with computer vision and AI for precise farm navigation, crop yield estimation, weed detection, and removal.

Samuel Oluwakorede Oyefusi is a Mechanical Engineering student at Pan Atlantic University, Ex-president of the Living Green Club, the co-Founder of Ridebuddy and Global Ambassador of Thierworld. He has a passion for the Sustainable Development Go... Show more

Fortune is a Python developer with a knack for building intelligent systems. He is also a technical writer and process engineer focusing on sustainable energy.

Fortune is a Python developer with a knack for building intelligent systems. He is also a technical writer and process engineer focusing on sustainable energy. Show more

Mike Weseloh believes cost-effective charging for electric vehicles should be ubiquitous and equitably available to everyone. With ~80% of charging done at home and ~40% of American living in Multifamily properties he became the Director of Electric Contractor Partnerships for GoPowerEV to help this belief become a reality. Michael is building a partner ecosystem for GoPowerEV, beginning with electrical contractors. Michael has 29 years of experience in Silicon Valley companies, including steering committee and board positions with UPnP and ZigBee respectively and has additionally been a voting member in IEEE802.

Mike Weseloh believes cost-effective charging for electric vehicles should be ubiquitous and equitably available to everyone. With ~80% of charging done at home and ~40% of American living in Multifamily properties he became the Director of Electric ... Show more

Kyle is a mid-career professional who has developed a passion for enabling and transforming businesses through use of the Power Platform. He's been working at Microsoft in the Worldwide Customer Success - Digital & App Innovation organization since January 2022. Prior to his time at Microsoft, he spent 18 months consulting as a Senior Solution Architect with a Microsoft Gold Partner Firm after having spent more than 10 years in the Energy industry (mostly as a business process advisor & digital transformation advisor). Prior to energy, he spent time as an 8th grade English Teacher and college deskside IT support agent. To say he has a varied and unique perspective in the low-code / digital transformation space is probably an understatement.

Kyle is a mid-career professional who has developed a passion for enabling and transforming businesses through use of the Power Platform. He's been working at Microsoft in the Worldwide Customer Success - Digital & App Innovation organization since ... Show more

I have six years of metering and AMI experience. I am an avid golfer and competitive powerlifter. I am also newly married and have a one year old mini goldendoodle that I spoil. I work with towns and cities of all sizes to simplify and update their metering solutions.

I have six years of metering and AMI experience. I am an avid golfer and competitive powerlifter. I am also newly married and have a one year old mini goldendoodle that I spoil. I work with towns and cities of all sizes to simplify and update their... Show more

A decade of non-profit experience working toward clean transportation and energy systems

A decade of non-profit experience working toward clean transportation and energy systems Show more

Renewable Energy Engineer having worked in the development of a range of grid tie and hybrid renewable energy projects for the last 10 years across Africa, Europe, South East Asia and South America. Currently working on using DLTs to encourage productive use of energy, and assist in local ownership of digital and physical RE assets.

Renewable Energy Engineer having worked in the development of a range of grid tie and hybrid renewable energy projects for the last 10 years across Africa, Europe, South East Asia and South America. Currently working on using DLTs to encourage produc... Show more

CEO of Equity Microgrids, LLC, Nature AI Energy
Head of GreenPatent.AI, a green technology aggregation FinTech platform
Head of iMicrogrids.AI, a green building microgrid operation and maintenance solution platform based on BIMBase
One of the drafters of the technical standards for building smart microgrids
Qualified as an electricity engineer, lawyer, patent attorney, and fund practitioner
IEEE Membership, IEEE Power & Energy Society Membership, and IEEE Transportation Electrification Council

CEO of Equity Microgrids, LLC, Nature AI Energy Head of GreenPatent.AI, a green technology aggregation FinTech platform Head of iMicrogrids.AI, a green building microgrid operation and maintenance solution platform based on BIMBase One of the draf... Show more

Originally Espen is a solar energy physiscist working with solar cell production and making ingots of smelted silicon. With the increased competition from abroad producers it was difficult to keep producing in Norway and factories shut down due to bankrupsy twice.

With highly attractive SQL knowledge and experience collecting and analysing data, it was easy for Espen to transform into a data engineering role. And the puclic sector has plenty of interesting data to explore!

In his free time Espen loves to go fishing and spend time in the nature with his family.

Originally Espen is a solar energy physiscist working with solar cell production and making ingots of smelted silicon. With the increased competition from abroad producers it was difficult to keep producing in Norway and factories shut down due to ba... Show more

Heather Siemens is the CEO of iFORTRISS with over 30 years of experience in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) in energy, defense, and the public sector. Heather has an undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a Master’s degree in Regional & Community Planning. She has worked for government entities, consulting companies, municipal utilities, and commercial electric companies. Her broad experience covers a variety of areas, including IT, operations, finance, and regulatory compliance. She is a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner and a CMMC Certified Professional (CCP). Heather’s expertise lies in empowering organizations to strategically transform business processes in order to position them to successfully implement new technology and meet regulatory compliance: People -> Processes -> Technology

Heather Siemens is the CEO of iFORTRISS with over 30 years of experience in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) in energy, defense, and the public sector. Heather has an undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a Master’s degre... Show more