Energy & Basic Resources

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

Kihyeon Kim

Kihyeon Kim

Kihyeon works as an infrastructure engineer at SK Innovation. His primary role involves testing and implementing tools that efficiently facilitate the construction, operation, and management of Kubernetes in a Hybrid Cloud environment. Before joining SK Innovation, he worked as a Solutions Architect at AWS, where he played a role in assisting various companies in making effective use of the cloud.

Kihyeon works as an infrastructure engineer at SK Innovation. His primary role involves testing and implementing tools that efficiently facilitate the construction, operation, and management of Kubernetes in a Hybrid Cloud environment. Before joining... Show more

Lianjun Zhang

Lianjun Zhang

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

Lucas Oliveira

Lucas Oliveira

Petrobras, Transformação Digital
Engenheiro de Computação

Petrobras, Transformação Digital Engenheiro de Computação Show more

Michelle Mendez

Michelle Mendez

Product Manager

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Electric Vehicle

Electric Vehicle

Mark Hemmingsen, a seasoned electrician boasting over a quarter-century of hands-on experience in Canberra’s electrical landscape. With a rich history spanning more than 30 years, Mark has not only been a cornerstone in the electrical field but has also dedicated a decade to imparting knowledge at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Mark Hemmingsen, a seasoned electrician boasting over a quarter-century of hands-on experience in Canberra’s electrical landscape. With a rich history spanning more than 30 years, Mark has not only been a cornerstone in the electrical field but has a... Show more

Sean Tufts

Sean Tufts

NFL -> Wind Energy -> GE -> Cyber -> Optiv -> Claroty.

Now i'm here. Trying to spread the knowledge of IT to OT convergence.

NFL -> Wind Energy -> GE -> Cyber -> Optiv -> Claroty. Now i'm here. Trying to spread the knowledge of IT to OT convergence. Show more

Justin Ellis

Justin Ellis

Dr. Justin Ellis is the Program Manager for Operational Strategy and Impact Analysis at the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability within the Facilities Management Division (FMD). In this role, he leverages data analytics to guide UGA’s strategic vision and optimize operational strategies for sustainability. He leads the Office’s Clean Energy and Climate Solutions program, chairs FMD’s Fleet Electrification Workgroup, and organizes the FMD Data Leadership Initiative. In 2025, he co-founded the Campus Energy and Resiliency Group (CERG), fostering statewide collaboration that enables University System of Georgia institutions to share strategies and advance energy management and savings initiatives. He also chairs CERG’s Energy Targets and Data Reporting Standardization Sub-Committee. As a restoration ecologist and GIS specialist with over two decades of experience, Dr. Ellis has a proven track record in using data analysis and modeling to plan, implement, and achieve operations and sustainability targets.

Dr. Justin Ellis is the Program Manager for Operational Strategy and Impact Analysis at the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability within the Facilities Management Division (FMD). In this role, he leverages data analytics to guide UGA’s str... Show more

Srinivas Reddy Kosna

Srinivas Reddy Kosna

Senior Engineering Architect at Cisco, specializing in AI tooling and full-stack development—building scalable, intelligent systems that unlock data insights and streamline operations.

Frequent judge and mentor at hackathons, guiding aspiring developers from idea to implementation.

Active contributor outside of work: volunteer, technical writer, and hands-on tech educator for school students.

Senior Member, IEEE; active member of AAAI, ACM, IAENG, and TAG (Technology Association of Georgia).

Regular session chair at technical conferences and judge for multiple hackathons.

Author and peer-reviewer of technical papers spanning healthcare, software engineering, and AI.

Contributor to several book chapters on emerging technologies and real-world applications.

Holder of granted patents in artificial intelligence.

Community-minded volunteer with NFTE, Cisco STEM, American Corporate Partners, 3DE school events, and the American Heart Association.

Known for bridging research and practice—bringing academic rigor, industry pragmatism, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

Senior Engineering Architect at Cisco, specializing in AI tooling and full-stack development—building scalable, intelligent systems that unlock data insights and streamline operations. Frequent judge and mentor at hackathons, guiding aspiring deve... Show more

Eloi Codina Torras

Eloi Codina Torras

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airflow and engineered the interaction between Airflow and Slurm. On the side, he is currently pursuing a PhD in renewable energies.

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airfl... Show more

Sam Julian EON

Sam Julian EON

Beekeeper and Engineer specializes in building distributed systems where failure isn't an option. From developing Integrated Modular Avionics to scaling cloud-native billing and energy platforms, Sam has spent his career at the intersection of mission-critical hardware and high-scale software. Currently a member of the Engineering Office at E.ON, he focuses on engineering resilient IT and OT infrastructure designed to power the energy transition. A cross-domain expert in automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications, Sam brings a unique perspective on how to maintain precision and stability across increasingly complex, interconnected systems.

Beekeeper and Engineer specializes in building distributed systems where failure isn't an option. From developing Integrated Modular Avionics to scaling cloud-native billing and energy platforms, Sam has spent his career at the intersection of missio... Show more

Debra Rowe

Debra Rowe

As President of the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development, Dr. Debra Rowe facilitates multi-stakeholder coalitions to improve inclusive transitions to green and sustainable societies globally. After owning a solar retail and wholesale company, Debra taught Campus and Corporate Sustainability at the University of Vermont, and renewable energies, sustainable living, and psychology at Oakland Community College. She helped hundreds of colleges, universities, and communities grow their renewable energy and sustainability programs. She supports a Climate Fellows youth network that provides open-source changemaker curricula. Dr. Rowe leads and co-facilitates with AASHE two national networks of sixty higher education associations. She chairs two groups at the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative, a collaboration of ten United Nations agencies, focusing on: 1) green skills and careers, and 2) connections between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

As President of the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development, Dr. Debra Rowe facilitates multi-stakeholder coalitions to improve inclusive transitions to green and sustainable societies globally. After owning a solar retail and wholes... Show more

Boris Bouju

Boris Bouju

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Pedro Pereira

Pedro Pereira

I am the Lead Data & AI Engineer and Head of Technical Authorities in Data & AI at Capgemini Engineering's Hybrid Intelligence Portugal, leading a team of 100+ engineers. Adding to 4 years as Engineer, I have 8 additional years of experience as Solution Architect, Tech Lead, and Principal Data Scientist, driving end-to-end Data & AI solutions across Telecom, Healthcare, Energy, and Automotive. I have been leading the AI Practices in Portugal and act as the Portuguese SPOC for the global AI Core Group.

I am the Lead Data & AI Engineer and Head of Technical Authorities in Data & AI at Capgemini Engineering's Hybrid Intelligence Portugal, leading a team of 100+ engineers. Adding to 4 years as Engineer, I have 8 additional years of experience as Solut... Show more

Tom Kokkeler

Tom Kokkeler

Java developer with experience in leading teams and delivering reliable solutions. At TenneT, I contribute to the electricity network and enjoy playing a part in the energy transition in the Netherlands. With a background in sales engineering, I connect technical work with business needs and like working closely with my teammates towards the shared goal of advancing the energy transition.

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through running, scuba diving, and hiking.

Java developer with experience in leading teams and delivering reliable solutions. At TenneT, I contribute to the electricity network and enjoy playing a part in the energy transition in the Netherlands. With a background in sales engineering, I conn... Show more

Katie Cleary

Katie Cleary

Katie is a software engineer who works primarily in Rust, with a focus on correctness, tooling, and maintainable systems.

Katie is a software engineer who works primarily in Rust, with a focus on correctness, tooling, and maintainable systems. Show more

Dr. Josea Rono

Dr. Josea Rono

Josea Rono, Ph.D., is the CEO of E&K Consulting Firm — an impact-driven Pan-African advisory and investment firm providing turnkey solutions in health, finance, innovation, and energy sectors. The firm marked its 10th anniversary in 2025 and is an adviser to over 135 unique organizations across over 30 countries globally.

Josea Rono, Ph.D., is the CEO of E&K Consulting Firm — an impact-driven Pan-African advisory and investment firm providing turnkey solutions in health, finance, innovation, and energy sectors. The firm marked its 10th anniversary in 2025 and is an ad... Show more

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman is an Applied Geophysicist from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Nigeria. An emerging expert in seismic data analysis and reservoir characterization, his undergraduate research—'Reservoir Characterization in X Field: Seismic Inversion for Play Discrimination, Niger Delta'—leveraged HampsonRussell Geoview to perform seismic inversion, enabling play discrimination between conventional/unconventional reservoirs. With fieldwork experience in environmental geophysics, including groundwater exploration and contamination mapping, he bridges technical analysis with sustainable resource solutions. He is committed to innovative subsurface solutions and seeks to apply his geophysical expertise in the energy sector.

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman is an Applied Geophysicist from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Nigeria. An emerging expert in seismic data analysis and reservoir characterization, his undergraduate research—'Reservoir Characterization ... Show more

Bhanu Prakash Reddy Rella

Bhanu Prakash Reddy Rella

Bhanu Reddy is a Senior Data Engineer at Meta and a passionate advocate for sustainable and energy-efficient AI. With over a decade of experience in data engineering, cloud computing, and machine learning, Bhanu leads efforts to design scalable AI systems that are both high-performing and environmentally conscious. He is the founder of GreenGuard AI, an initiative focused on optimizing AI infrastructure and workflows for carbon efficiency.

Bhanu is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), where his thesis centers on energy-efficient AI systems and sustainable data practices. He has presented at international conferences, judged hackathons, and contributed to research in federated learning, model pruning, and knowledge distillation for Green AI. His work bridges technical innovation and environmental responsibility, aiming to redefine how AI systems are built, deployed, and sustained at scale.

Bhanu Reddy is a Senior Data Engineer at Meta and a passionate advocate for sustainable and energy-efficient AI. With over a decade of experience in data engineering, cloud computing, and machine learning, Bhanu leads efforts to design scalable AI sy... Show more

Gboyega Olanrewaju

Gboyega Olanrewaju

Olanrewaju Gboyega is a 4th-year undergraduate student of Applied Geophysics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). He serves as President of the SEG FUTA Student Chapter and is a student member of SEG, AAPG, and NAPE. His research and academic interests focus on geophysical applications for sustainable energy, particularly carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Nigeria’s petroleum basins. He has organized student–industry engagement programs and participated in technical workshops and conferences. His current research uses seismic and well-log data to evaluate the suitability of depleted reservoirs and deep saline aquifers in the onshore Niger Delta for long-term CO₂ storage. He values opportunities to learn and collaborate, and aims to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy transition.

Olanrewaju Gboyega is a 4th-year undergraduate student of Applied Geophysics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). He serves as President of the SEG FUTA Student Chapter and is a student member of SEG, AAPG, and NAPE. His research an... Show more

Wisdom Ojo

Wisdom Ojo

Wisdom is an Associate Geologist at Aradel Holdings Plc. with two years of experience in the Energy industry, where he utilizes his skills in petrophysics and seismic interpretation with sheer enthusiasm in reservoir modeling. Wisdom earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology from Achievers University and is dedicated to leveraging modern geological plays to overcome complex subsurface challenges.

Wisdom is an Associate Geologist at Aradel Holdings Plc. with two years of experience in the Energy industry, where he utilizes his skills in petrophysics and seismic interpretation with sheer enthusiasm in reservoir modeling. Wisdom earned his Bache... Show more

Penjani Nyimbili

Penjani Nyimbili

Dr. Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili is a geomatics engineering academic, researcher, licensed drone pilot and innovation leader at the University of Zambia, where he serves as Assistant Dean (Research). He is the Deputy Centre Leader of the National Centre for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (NACUAS), contributing to national capacity building, supporting citywide citizen drone mapping initiatives and regulatory innovation through multi-sector collaboration.
His work is pioneering the integration of drone systems, Earth observation, and open data ecosystems to support climate resilience, planning and sustainable development.
He is also Assistant Coordinator of the Flatpack-UNZA Energy Modelling Research Hub (FUEM-RH), an interdisciplinary initiative promoting open-source energy systems modelling, waste-to-energy research, circular economy solutions, and sustainable technology design, supporting both academic training and applied, policy-oriented studies and spatial modelling approaches. As Co-Founder and Faculty Head of TerraNova Lab, he leads a collaborative living lab enabling students, communities, government, and industry to co-create geospatial solutions addressing sustainability and development challenges.
Dr. Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili holds BEng, MSc and PhD degrees in Geomatics Engineering, Postgraduate International Diploma in Project Management (IDPM) and Data Science as well as several other trainings and certifications.

Dr. Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili is a geomatics engineering academic, researcher, licensed drone pilot and innovation leader at the University of Zambia, where he serves as Assistant Dean (Research). He is the Deputy Centre Leader of the National Centre ... Show more

Kayla Martinez

Kayla Martinez

Kayla Martinez serves as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at TYLin in Chicago, Illinois. She has contributed to a range of water and wastewater projects nationwide, helping in the design and implementation of control systems.

Kayla Martinez serves as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at TYLin in Chicago, Illinois. She has contributed to a range of water and wastewater projects nationwide, helping in the design and implementation of control systems. Show more

Sandra Cederholm

Sandra Cederholm

Sandra is a passionate leader of Aker BP’s Everyday AI & Low‑Code team. Originally an enthusiastic maker, she now oversees governance, adoption & training, pro‑development and business analysis across the Power Platform and Copilot M365 landscape.
With a strong focus on value creation, excellence in governance and enabling high‑impact, end‑to‑end use cases, she works to ensure that innovation aligns with the company’s overall strategy for digitalization and AI.
Drawing on her background in risk management, technology adoption and process improvement, Sandra is committed to unlocking the full potential of Aker BP’s AI journey. Her goal is to make Everyday AI and low‑code tools accessible and widely adopted across the organization—ensuring these capabilities are diffused into daily routines and translated into real operational value.
Always curious🤔 Always pushing the next frontier🚀

Sandra is a passionate leader of Aker BP’s Everyday AI & Low‑Code team. Originally an enthusiastic maker, she now oversees governance, adoption & training, pro‑development and business analysis across the Power Platform and Copilot M365 landscape. W... 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

Andrii Katolyk

Andrii Katolyk

Senior Software Engineer at LichtBlick SE

Senior Software Engineer at LichtBlick SE Show more

Fabian Pleye

Fabian Pleye

Fabian Pleye is Co-Founder and Managing Director at transcide, specializing in analytics engineering and modern data experiences. He helps organizations move beyond dashboards by building semantic models, data products and actionable insights that drive real decisions. With a strong background in sales and performance analytics, he bridges technical depth with practical business impact.

Fabian Pleye is Co-Founder and Managing Director at transcide, specializing in analytics engineering and modern data experiences. He helps organizations move beyond dashboards by building semantic models, data products and actionable insights that dr... Show more

Takayuki Goto

Takayuki Goto

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging firmware and AI solutions. Currently manages space service initiatives, leveraging Zephyr and embedded expertise to drive next-generation applications in the aerospace and edge domains.

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging ... Show more

Vincent Martin

Vincent Martin

Ingénieur d'études puis chef de projet, je mets le doigt en 2009 dans la marmite Agile et je deviens Scrum Master. Depuis cette date, j'accompagne les équipes et les organisations dans la mise en place et leur transformation vers l'agilité.
Je suis coach agile chez CGI depuis 2019.

Ingénieur d'études puis chef de projet, je mets le doigt en 2009 dans la marmite Agile et je deviens Scrum Master. Depuis cette date, j'accompagne les équipes et les organisations dans la mise en place et leur transformation vers l'agilité. Je suis ... Show more

Mitch van Huuksloot

Mitch van Huuksloot

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblocking customers, providing feature enhancement feedback to the product team and creating/publishing reusable blogs, scripts and tools. I have been with Microsoft almost 24 years in total, with a 7 year break as a CIO at a local ISV, and prior to Microsoft a Corporate software engineering lead for 10 years.

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblock... 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

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