Parul Kapur leads planning for Shell’s Gulf of America assets, where he focuses on helping teams turn operational complexity into clear, decision-ready insights. He’s been closely involved in shaping the thinking and design behind the Smart Ecosystem (Smart Eco), a Microsoft Power Platform–based planning approach built collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Parul is passionate about practical digital transformation that empowers people, improves decision quality, and scales through tools teams actually want to use.

Parul Kapur leads planning for Shell’s Gulf of America assets, where he focuses on helping teams turn operational complexity into clear, decision-ready insights. He’s been closely involved in shaping the thinking and design behind the Smart Ecosystem... Show more

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated behavior shifts and shared laughter.

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated... Show more

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data.
My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices and Integrations.
When not architecting or programming, I like to travel and enjoying quality time with family.

Contact and references:
sami.alashabi@essent.nl / sami.alashabi@accenture.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-alashabi/

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data. My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices... Show more

Laolu leads Leke Services, a firm focused on helping leaders build data‑driven, scalable mobility and energy systems. He has supported ecosystem research, market intelligence, and strategy work across Africa’s EV and battery sectors; including contributions to climate‑tech ecosystem analyses. His recent work focuses on building Nigeria’s EV market intelligence foundation, mapping key players across vehicles, batteries, and charging, and identifying the conditions required for bankable scale. He blends systems thinking, operational diligence, and clarity of execution to help stakeholders reduce risk, improve unit economics, and accelerate the mobility transition.

Laolu leads Leke Services, a firm focused on helping leaders build data‑driven, scalable mobility and energy systems. He has supported ecosystem research, market intelligence, and strategy work across Africa’s EV and battery sectors; including contri... Show more

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems and anti-drone technologies.

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems ... Show more

Pratham Jain is a Machine Learning Engineer working on IoT, TinyML, and customer analytics platforms across HVAC and solar energy systems at Bosch and Luminous Power (Schneider Electric). His work spans embedded ML for edge devices, IoT data modeling and pipelines, and cloud-native services for monitoring, diagnostics, and user-facing analytics. He builds end-to-end solutions from device telemetry to intelligent applications, primarily on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem with Spark-based data processing and scalable backend services.

Pratham Jain is a Machine Learning Engineer working on IoT, TinyML, and customer analytics platforms across HVAC and solar energy systems at Bosch and Luminous Power (Schneider Electric). His work spans embedded ML for edge devices, IoT data modeling... Show more

Pensée Dyslexique, entrepreneur, agilité, écoute, sensibilité, écoresponsabilité et résiliant sont quelques traits de ma personnalité.
J’ai travaillé dans le monde de l’industrie agroalimentaire, le BTP, l’Energie, transport, le levage l’évènementielle et maintenant responsable partenariat d’une ESN .
Ayant plus de 20 ans d’expériences dans le mangement transverse, le recrutement et la gestion opérationnel avec un grain de RSE.

Pensée Dyslexique, entrepreneur, agilité, écoute, sensibilité, écoresponsabilité et résiliant sont quelques traits de ma personnalité. J’ai travaillé dans le monde de l’industrie agroalimentaire, le BTP, l’Energie, transport, le levage l’évènementie... Show more

I’m a Microsoft MVP in the Data Platform who didn’t take a traditional path into tech. My career started far from data, but curiosity and timing led me to volunteer at work when Power BI was first introduced. What began as helping out turned into a passion for transforming information into insights people could actually use.

As technology continues to evolve, I’ve learned that data is not just about tools. It is about people. Real change happens when people feel seen, supported, and part of the process. I try to bring that mindset into every project and session I lead.

I’m a lifelong learner who is always adapting to keep up with change. My goal is to help others do the same, especially those who never imagined themselves working in data, and to show that it is never too late to start learning something new

I’m a Microsoft MVP in the Data Platform who didn’t take a traditional path into tech. My career started far from data, but curiosity and timing led me to volunteer at work when Power BI was first introduced. What began as helping out turned into a p... Show more

Nick Schenck is the co-founder & CEO of 3rd + Lamar, a strategic video partner to high-growth tech companies. His video agency has produced content and campaigns for brands such as Meta, Adobe, SkyFi, EliseAI, Edelman, and Outrider. He has 20+ years of marketing and content experience across tech, media, energy, and sports & entertainment. He has a B.A. from USC and an M.B.A. from Rice University.

Nick Schenck is the co-founder & CEO of 3rd + Lamar, a strategic video partner to high-growth tech companies. His video agency has produced content and campaigns for brands such as Meta, Adobe, SkyFi, EliseAI, Edelman, and Outrider. He has 20+ years ... Show more

Pragati Naikare is a Machine Learning Engineer at Tesla, where she builds scalable ML and Generative AI systems across insurance, energy, and sales platforms. Her work spans RAG architectures, multimodal models, neural search, and real-time ML services that power high-impact decision systems at scale.

Pragati Naikare is a Machine Learning Engineer at Tesla, where she builds scalable ML and Generative AI systems across insurance, energy, and sales platforms. Her work spans RAG architectures, multimodal models, neural search, and real-time ML servic... Show more

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot is a Lead Software Developer with over 15 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, energy, and industrial sectors. He specializes in cloud-native microservices platforms, event-driven systems, and digital transformation initiatives that drive operational efficiency and strategic innovation.
Currently at JPMorgan Chase, Niraj leads end-to-end design and implementation of Morgan Money, a leading institutional trading platform managing $31.1B+ in daily trading volume and $400B+ in assets under management. He architected the Cash Optimizer—a rules-based automation engine that transformed liquidity management for 6,700+ corporate clients, significantly increasing transaction efficiency and reducing manual treasury operations. His technical leadership spans full-stack engineering across Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS EKS, and Kubernetes, with deep expertise in real-time transaction orchestration, compliance automation, and disaster recovery patterns ensuring high system availability.
Previously at USAA, Niraj designed and implemented the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) platform, a mission-critical operational risk management system serving multiple business lines. He automated control testing and validation workflows, significantly reducing manual processing time while ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance with OCC and FRB standards.
At Halliburton, Niraj engineered the data backbone for iCruise, an intelligent rotary steerable system revolutionizing directional drilling. He designed high-performance telemetry pipelines processing real-time downhole sensor data, enabling predictive analytics that optimized non-productive drilling time and delivered substantial cost savings per well. His work supported autonomous drilling initiatives across global deployments in the Caspian Sea, North Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.
Across his career, Niraj has demonstrated exceptional impact through technical innovation, team leadership, and business alignment. He has been recognized with multiple industry awards including the Adam Smith Awards 2024, Hart Energy Engineering Awards, and LTTS World Quality Congress Award. His expertise spans microservices architecture, DevOps enablement (Jenkins, Terraform, CI/CD), observability (Splunk, Dynatrace), security governance (OAuth2, RBAC, AES-256 encryption), and AI/ML integration.
Niraj holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from SP University and is SAFe® 5.0 certified. He is passionate about mentoring engineering teams, driving automation-first design principles, and translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable enterprise value.

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot is a Lead Software Developer with over 15 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, energy, and industrial sectors. He special... Show more

Head of Product & Innovation with 11 years of experience in the power sector and product management/leadership.

Enthusiast of every action and product that drives societal transformation.

MBA in Economic and Production Engineering
Master’s in Energy for Sustainability (University of Coimbra / MIT Portugal).

Head of Product & Innovation with 11 years of experience in the power sector and product management/leadership. Enthusiast of every action and product that drives societal transformation. MBA in Economic and Production Engineering Master’s in ... Show more

Started out as an HPC system admin, Xavier is currently manager of the HPC operations team at CEA. He coordinates CEA's technical activities around the Alice Recoque infrastructure, the future second exascale system of EuroHPC. Xavier is also the lead developer and manager of the Environment Modules open source project.

Started out as an HPC system admin, Xavier is currently manager of the HPC operations team at CEA. He coordinates CEA's technical activities around the Alice Recoque infrastructure, the future second exascale system of EuroHPC. Xavier is also the lea... Show more

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Parvaiz has had the privilege of managing these organizations' security programs as the CISO.

Kashif is currently the Vice President and CISO of Arancia, in this role he regularly engages with senior executives from clients across all verticals to assess, review and improve their cyber programs.
Prior to his role at Arancia, Mr. Parvaiz was the Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a group of the largest hospitals in Ontario. Mr. Parvaiz has overseen the implementation of several successful enterprise-wide security awareness, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security operations, and incident response programs. In addition, Mr. Parvaiz has developed, managed, and maintained detailed roadmaps to raise organizational cyber maturity levels. Mr. Parvaiz regularly reported to CEOs and board members and has managed multi-million-dollar portfolios. Mr. Parvaiz is an active member in the cyber community and has led thought leadership roundtable discussions for Gartner, IANS and Forrester as well as delivered many keynote presentations at security conferences. Finally, Mr. Parvaiz holds multiple industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO and CRISC as well as an MBA.

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Pa... Show more

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML engineer, he has built systems from 0→1, including large-scale data pipelines with significant cost savings. He also co-authored a research paper on wildfire spread prediction models, cited over 50 times, which has gained renewed relevance amid recent wildfire events in Los Angeles.

https://github.com/ashwinpn
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mHMnqNQAAAAJ&hl

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML ... Show more

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le projet Laafi-Kurabi, couvrant le Mali, le Niger et le Burkina Faso, et chef d’équipe du projet Digitalise Youth Niger, une initiative portée par des jeunes pour promouvoir un usage responsable et sécurisé du numérique. Son travail repose sur des approches de terrain, centrées sur les langues locales, l’implication des jeunes et l’adaptation aux réalités des communautés rurales et périurbaines.

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le proje... Show more

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science Show more

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learning workflows.

As part of my MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Limerick, I designed and built a real-time wind turbine anomaly detection and predictive maintenance system using Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and advanced deep learning models.

I also have experience with AWS Sage Maker, Lang Chain, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), developing Conversational AI platforms and cloud-native ML solutions. My goal is to create sustainable, efficient, and impactful AI systems that drive innovation and support a cleaner, smarter future.

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learnin... Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more

Hi everyone, I’m Prashanthi Matam. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software engineer having worked at companies like Discover, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, and Enel X, where I leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, JavaScript, and Python. My background in Computer Science, combined with hands-on expertise in building ML model tracking systems, dynamic logging frameworks, and automated credential management, has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of AI-enhanced testing frameworks. Additionally, as the former Vice-Chairman of ACM, Mentor for Mozilla Firefox, Redhat.I developed strong leadership skills that I bring to every project. Today, I'll be discussing how AI-driven testing frameworks can revolutionize real-time data analysis and ML model deployment, monitoring.

Hi everyone, I’m Prashanthi Matam. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software engineer having worked at companies like Discover, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, and Enel X, where I leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, JavaScript, and Pyt... Show more

David Masters is a Tribe Engineering Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale software delivery across energy-tech, transport, and SaaS platforms. He specialises in building effective engineering cultures, improving delivery reliability, and guiding organisations through the challenges of adopting emerging technologies such as AI.

With a background spanning architecture, DevOps, and engineering leadership, David combines hands-on technical expertise with a systems thinking approach developed through postgraduate study. He has a particular interest in how AI, when paired with strong leadership and disciplined practices, can transform organisations — not just inflate hype.

David speaks on topics at the intersection of technology, people, and strategy, helping leaders understand how to use AI responsibly while building teams and processes that last.

David Masters is a Tribe Engineering Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale software delivery across energy-tech, transport, and SaaS platforms. He specialises in building effective engineering cultures, improving delivery reliability,... Show more

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral research focused on AI-based controllers for power converters in renewable applications. His professional expertise spans electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure, energy storage integration, and the optimization of hybrid power plants combining solar, wind, and hydrogen technologies. With more than a decade of experience in academia and industry, Ehsan has contributed to international research projects, published in high-impact journals, and presented at leading conferences. He is passionate about advancing intelligent control strategies and innovative converter topologies to support the transition toward sustainable energy systems.

Previous Speaking Experience:
Presented research at multiple IEEE conferences during his PhD, including sessions on intelligent control for hybrid renewable energy systems and advanced converter topologies.

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral resear... Show more

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un des quatre premiers employés à être embauché en tant que concepteur électronique.

Mon expérience au sein du club étudiant m'a permis de rapidement proposer des améliorations organisationnelles. J'ai d'ailleurs rapidement endossé le rôle de Scrum Master et je suis privilégié de pouvoir contribuer aux visions à long, moyen et court terme de l'entreprise.

Ma plus grande source de motivation est l'apprentissage continu. J'apprécie particulièrement les environnements en constante évolution qui exigent une adaptation rapide. En dehors du travail, mes passions incluent le sport (athlétisme, volleyball), la lecture et la musique.

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un d... Show more

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve their cloud goals.
I lead application and data center migrations, as well as virtual desktop modernization projects, ensuring full alignment with the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)/Azure Landing Zone principles.
I’m passionate about exploring modern technologies, understanding how they work, and applying them in real-world scenarios. My mission is to bridge the gap between cloud technologies and business needs, delivering solutions that are secure, scalable, and high-performing. I thrive on the challenge of solving complex cloud problems and take pride in empowering digital transformation for my clients.

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve thei... Show more

Bala Takkallapati is a senior technology leader based in Melbourne with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation, cloud modernization, and engineering excellence across the energy and utilities sector.

As Head of Technology – Digital Channels at Alinta Energy, Bala leads the technology division responsible for customer-facing platforms, including MyAccount, Mobile App, and Digital Sales systems. He has spearheaded several key modernization initiatives — from microservices adoption and CI/CD automation to the rollout of digital experience and observability frameworks that enhance customer engagement and operational reliability.

Bala’s passion lies at the intersection of AI Observability, Evaluation Systems, and Sustainable Engineering Practices, where he explores how GenAI and measurement-driven development can improve trust, performance, and resilience in AI-powered digital products.

Previously, Bala held senior engineering and architecture roles at AGL Energy and Nintex, leading projects in IoT, Smart Home R&D, and Energy Trading Systems. He has also presented at the Melbourne Azure Bootcamp on Digital Twins technology and continues to mentor teams in cloud-native design, modern delivery, and AI readiness.

Bala Takkallapati is a senior technology leader based in Melbourne with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation, cloud modernization, and engineering excellence across the energy and utilities sector. As Head of Tech... Show more

Khaoula BEN SMIDA AOUEDI​
Software Engineer ​
ISTQB Test Manager, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certified ​
Micro Focus Quality &Test Management Certified ​
TMMi Certified

My experiences: ​
5 Years: Information System Development Consultant​
10 Years : Software Quality, including 8 years as a test manager and Quality Advocate ​
ISTQB Test manager &trainer career development coach

My interests: ​
Share my knowledge about quality in LinkedIn ​
Be up to date with technological watches​
Coaching people on their testing careers and softskills

Khaoula BEN SMIDA AOUEDI​ Software Engineer ​ ISTQB Test Manager, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certified ​ Micro Focus Quality &Test Management Certified ​ TMMi Certified My experiences: ​ 5 Years: Information System Developmen... Show more

Vlado Vivoda has a PhD in international relations, with research focus on global strategy, security and policy aspects of extractive industries and their supply chains.

Vlado Vivoda has a PhD in international relations, with research focus on global strategy, security and policy aspects of extractive industries and their supply chains. Show more

Eirini Kostelidou (she/her), MEng, is a Charging Technology Product Specialist for Milence. Eirini has two master’s degrees in engineering. One in Mechanical engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and one in Energy and Products from the French Institute of Petroleum.
Eirini has been in the E-mobility business for more than 6 years and as a recognition, she has been selected as one of the Top Women in EV. In her current role, Eirini is responsible for all charging solutions her company is implementing, managing suppliers and markets' needs. Previously, Eirini was leading global framework agreements and overseeing successful tenders in hardware.
Eirini has been giving lectures in Dutch universities about the fast-paced landscape of E-mobility.
She speaks five languages and currently lives in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Eirini Kostelidou (she/her), MEng, is a Charging Technology Product Specialist for Milence. Eirini has two master’s degrees in engineering. One in Mechanical engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and one in Energy and Products fro... Show more

Pamela Amann is the Founder and CEO of HYDI Innovation, an AI-driven platform that transforms decentralized energy systems into intelligent, user-centric networks. With 20+ years of experience at Mercedes-Benz and INEOS Automotive, Pamela has led complex electrification and hydrogen integration projects — from early concept to vehicle launch. She received the Rising Star Award for her contributions to zero-emission technology and holds degrees in both engineering and business. Pamela is known for translating deep-tech complexity into user-ready solutions, and for building teams around a shared vision. Through HYDI, she’s now scaling system intelligence across energy, mobility, and infrastructure. She speaks several languages and regularly appears as a speaker on digitalization, sustainability, and system innovation.

Pamela Amann is the Founder and CEO of HYDI Innovation, an AI-driven platform that transforms decentralized energy systems into intelligent, user-centric networks. With 20+ years of experience at Mercedes-Benz and INEOS Automotive, Pamela has led com... Show more

Seasoned expert in Bayesian statistics, Machine learning, Generative AI and Optimization applied to Energy, Supply chain, Technology and Finance.

Seasoned expert in Bayesian statistics, Machine learning, Generative AI and Optimization applied to Energy, Supply chain, Technology and Finance. Show more