Energy & Basic Resources

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

Megan Gerres

Megan Gerres

Megan’s professional philosophy is simple and to the point: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” She believes growth in all facets of our lives requires hard work which can be challenging on our bodies, minds, and/or time, but hitting that goal is worth the discomfort we experience during that time of growth. Megan Gerres is the Director of Customer Systems at CPower Energy Management, working closely with internal teams and customers to ensure their customer experience is seamless and effective. Prior to joining the CPower team she's has worked in various industries such as utilities, FinTech, tokenization and digital security. What she loves most about CPower is the team, CPower leaders motivate their teams to find opportunities that cultivate a phenomenal customer experience which ultimately creates a collaborative team culture, constantly evolving to the next level. In her words “It’s super fun, fast-paced, and challenging all at the same time and everyone has a positive attitude!”

Megan’s professional philosophy is simple and to the point: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” She believes growth in all facets of our lives requires hard work which can be challenging on our bodies, minds, and/or time, but hitting that goal is w... Show more

Roxana Gianazza

Roxana Gianazza

Roxana Gianazza is an experienced product owner, ex mining engineer and passionate kitesurfer. As a technology lead for data platforms and AI for BHP Exploration, she draws on her hands-on site and consulting experience to drive BHP Exploration's Technology Strategy with incremental delivery approach.
A self-proclaimed "generalist" she enjoys learning new skills and trying a bit of everything.

Roxana Gianazza is an experienced product owner, ex mining engineer and passionate kitesurfer. As a technology lead for data platforms and AI for BHP Exploration, she draws on her hands-on site and consulting experience to drive BHP Exploration's Tec... 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

Eric Denton

Eric Denton

As the Global Black Belt for Business Applicaitons in the Energy Industry, Eric leads a team of technologists who help businesses analyze information with the intelligence to anticipate and respond to customer needs in real time. With over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas sector, Eric brings a deep understanding of the industry challenges and opportunities, and how technology can be a force multiplier and a creativity catalyst.

Passionate about solving big problems where technology can have significant impact, and enabling digital transformation, cloud adoption, and merger and acquisition strategies.

As the Global Black Belt for Business Applicaitons in the Energy Industry, Eric leads a team of technologists who help businesses analyze information with the intelligence to anticipate and respond to customer needs in real time. With over 20 years o... Show more

Ivan Dario Suarez

Ivan Dario Suarez

I am a Mechatronics Engineer with a Master's Degree in Project Management and certified in MOS Excel Expert. I have knowledge in the development of programming solutions for the optimization of processes, management of modeling and design software tools such as CAD and CAM, as well as data analysis through platforms such as Excel, Power BI, as well as the development of applications in VBA and JavaScript.

I have experience in the design, execution and measurement of projects in the hydrocarbons, power generation and cement sectors, aimed at increasing the rates of profitability, productivity and business sustainability, for national and international companies. Additionally, experience in budget administration, preparation of reports and dashboard for monitoring and execution of projects, compliance with KPI's and coordination of interdisciplinary teams.

I have skills in creating applications and software, planning, decision making, achievement orientation and information and data analysis.

I am a Mechatronics Engineer with a Master's Degree in Project Management and certified in MOS Excel Expert. I have knowledge in the development of programming solutions for the optimization of processes, management of modeling and design software to... Show more

Randy Petersen

Randy Petersen

I am the SCADA Superintendent for San Jacinto River Authority.

I am the SCADA Superintendent for San Jacinto River Authority. 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

Willonius Hatcher

Willonius Hatcher

Willonius Hatcher's journey began with a burning passion for creativity and technology, sparking an insatiable curiosity that would lead him into uncharted territories. Driven by innovation, he quickly became an award-winning Digital Strategist, AI expert, and Comedian, a modern renaissance man unafraid to break boundaries.

On Clubhouse, he took a daring leap, creating the first live serialized audio drama, the critically acclaimed soap opera, 'The Young and The Thirsty.' This bold endeavor was more than a creative feat; it marked a groundbreaking frontier in interactive entertainment.

Hatcher's technological prowess and artistic flair have reached beyond the expected. He's guided world-renowned brands like Samsung and Google to transformative marketing success, and his vibrant community on Clubhouse, the largest comedy community on the platform with over 250,000 members, stands as a testament to his ability to engage, entertain, and inspire.

His innovations have not only been celebrated on esteemed platforms like CNN and MTV but have also earned him speaker roles at Art Basel, Tedx, EthDenver, SXSW, and MIT Reality Hack. As the visionary founder of Blerd Factory, Hatcher's disruptive approach continues to reshape conventional strategies, reflecting his commitment to creative excellence and diverse voices.

But what truly sets Hatcher apart is not just his professional acumen. He's a man guided by the stars, finding joy in stargazing and constant learning. Whether performing stand-up comedy in the Metaverse using virtual reality or watching YouTube videos at double speed to fuel his relentless curiosity, Hatcher's life is a blend of creativity, technology, and joyous exploration.

A Fellow of prestigious programs and a beacon for diverse voices, Hatcher's story is one of continual growth, laughter, and unparalleled achievement. His tale paints the portrait of a man ever ready to explore, learn, and create, driven by a deep-seated mission to inspire others through his unique blend of humor and innovation.

Willonius Hatcher's journey began with a burning passion for creativity and technology, sparking an insatiable curiosity that would lead him into uncharted territories. Driven by innovation, he quickly became an award-winning Digital Strategist, AI e... Show more

Luiz Felipe Faria

Luiz Felipe Faria

Formado em 2006 em ciência da computação pela UFRJ, atua com produtos de tecnologia na Petrobras há 17 anos. Entusiasta da metodologia ágil e de ferramentas low-code

Formado em 2006 em ciência da computação pela UFRJ, atua com produtos de tecnologia na Petrobras há 17 anos. Entusiasta da metodologia ágil e de ferramentas low-code 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

Nicolas Omont

Nicolas Omont

Nicolas Omont has more than 15 years of experience in Power Systems computation as an expert and a project manager. At Artelys and at RTE R&D department, he managed R&D projects to develop Power Systems tools for CIM CGMES data management, security analysis, remedial action optimization and capacity calculation. He is used to applying Artificial Intelligence techniques to Power Systems, for example to consumption forecast.

Nicolas Omont has more than 15 years of experience in Power Systems computation as an expert and a project manager. At Artelys and at RTE R&D department, he managed R&D projects to develop Power Systems tools for CIM CGMES data management, security a... 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

Niall McPhillips

Niall McPhillips

Niall McPhillips has been developing using Oracle since 1989, has been using Oracle PL/SQL Web technologies since 1995 and Oracle APEX since 2005.

Niall has developed a number of large, multilingual applications for multinational companies and organisations all over the world. He is a strong believer in PL/SQL and APEX solutions because of their stability, scalability, and rapid development speed.

Niall is an Oracle ACE Pro and is the organiser of the Swiss APEX Meetup group and, in the past, has presented at conferences on different subjects including the use of Oracle technologies such as APEX, JSON, Oracle Text, SODA, Multimedia as well as on his experiences with the implementation of large Oracle APEX projects.

Niall McPhillips has been developing using Oracle since 1989, has been using Oracle PL/SQL Web technologies since 1995 and Oracle APEX since 2005. Niall has developed a number of large, multilingual applications for multinational companies and org... Show more

Aeron Baker

Aeron Baker

Aeron is the Cloud Platform Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he champions automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). With a passion for writing code to solve complex problems, Aeron is dedicated to advancing cloud infrastructure efficiency and reliability. He brings a hands-on approach to his work, continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud-native ecosystem.

Aeron is the Cloud Platform Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he champions automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). With a passion for writing code to solve complex problems, Aeron is dedicated to advancing cloud infrastructure efficiency and ... Show more

Saradindu Sengupta

Saradindu Sengupta

I am working at Nunam, an energy analytics startup based in Bangalore, India, where my primary area of work is building health and lifecycle forecasting of Li-ion batteries in EV and energy storage. I have spoken in areas of Computer Vision, MLOps, model interpretability and model compression and quantization at conferences.

I am working at Nunam, an energy analytics startup based in Bangalore, India, where my primary area of work is building health and lifecycle forecasting of Li-ion batteries in EV and energy storage. I have spoken in areas of Computer Vision, MLOps, m... Show more

Ashwin Ambekar

Ashwin Ambekar

Ashwin Ambekar is the Sr. Director of Cloud Security at eBay, where he leads teams specializing in cloud security, large-scale certificate and key management (PKI/X.509), and Zero Trust architecture. With extensive experience in identity and access management, cryptography, network segmentation, Kubernetes, and data security, Ashwin has significantly contributed to the field. He holds multiple patents and is an active speaker on topics related to security at scale.

Ashwin Ambekar is the Sr. Director of Cloud Security at eBay, where he leads teams specializing in cloud security, large-scale certificate and key management (PKI/X.509), and Zero Trust architecture. With extensive experience in identity and access m... Show more

Jordi Turull

Jordi Turull

Jordi has almost 15 years of experience in the sector, playing the Frontend role. Currently, he is a member of the Frontend Lead team at MANGO, while managing his personal project, Happergy.es.

He has a great passion for design, photography and sports, and 3 years ago he discovered his interest in the world of web accessibility and inclusion. Since then, he has dedicated himself to being an Accessibility Advocate, spreading and raising awareness about this important issue, inside and outside the company, sharing related content on Linkedin.

Jordi has almost 15 years of experience in the sector, playing the Frontend role. Currently, he is a member of the Frontend Lead team at MANGO, while managing his personal project, Happergy.es. He has a great passion for design, photography and sp... Show more

Andrew Price

Andrew Price

20 + Years Experience in Transformation, Automation and Streamlining End to End Manual Processes

20 + Years Experience in Transformation, Automation and Streamlining End to End Manual Processes 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

Bermon Painter

Bermon Painter

Bermon has more than 25 years of product strategy, design, and development experience and has consulted in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, financial services, government, manufacturing, publishing, and retail. At Slalom, Bermon leads initiatives to help organizations go from “innovation theater” to a disciplined, well-orchestrated, and practical approach to innovation.

Bermon has more than 25 years of product strategy, design, and development experience and has consulted in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, financial services, government, manufacturing, publishing, and retail. At Slalom, Bermon ... 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

Luz Karime Contreras

Luz Karime Contreras

Soy Ingeniera Ambiental y Tecnóloga Química, con experiencia en análisis de laboratorio y dedicada a la investigación y desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras en los campos ambiental, químico y del petróleo. Mi sólida formación técnica se combina con un dominio experto de herramientas como Excel y sus complementos, lo que me permite crear soluciones personalizadas para las necesidades específicas de la industria. Comprometida con el aprendizaje continuo mediante la investigación sistemática, actualmente me estoy formando como Data Scientist, con el objetivo de identificar indicadores que contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible y la preservación del medio ambiente.

Soy Ingeniera Ambiental y Tecnóloga Química, con experiencia en análisis de laboratorio y dedicada a la investigación y desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras en los campos ambiental, químico y del petróleo. Mi sólida formación técnica se combina con u... Show more

Frédéric Gendre

Frédéric Gendre

Coach @scale et manager, j'accompagne des équipes et des managers dans leurs transformations organisationnelles depuis 20+ ans.

Coach @scale et manager, j'accompagne des équipes et des managers dans leurs transformations organisationnelles depuis 20+ ans. Show more

Aline Vianna Torres

Aline Vianna Torres

Comecei a fazer minha transição de carreira da área de gestão de contratos e contabilidade para agilidade em 2020, no meio da pandemia, fiz minha primeira entrevista de emprego online e dentro da companhia, em 2021 fui convidada a trabalhar na gerência de agilidade em escala da Petrobras, que faz parte da gerência geral de transformação digital, e me certificar como SPC e ser Consultora SAFe, desde então estou junto a gerência fazendo a transformação na Petrobras em mais de 21 gerências executivas impactadas e 7 diretorias.

Comecei a fazer minha transição de carreira da área de gestão de contratos e contabilidade para agilidade em 2020, no meio da pandemia, fiz minha primeira entrevista de emprego online e dentro da companhia, em 2021 fui convidada a trabalhar na gerênc... Show more

Arill Andre Aam

Arill Andre Aam

Arill Andre Aam is a former management consultant who transitioned into IT, driven by his passion for the intersection of technology, business strategy, and human interaction. He specialize in leveraging low-code solutions to empower organizations to efficiently achieve their goals.

Arill is a firm believer in the power of collaboration and cross-functional teams, and using technology to reach overarching, strategic goals. In his spare time, he enjoys creating and playing music.

Arill Andre Aam is a former management consultant who transitioned into IT, driven by his passion for the intersection of technology, business strategy, and human interaction. He specialize in leveraging low-code solutions to empower organizations to... 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

Pirita Johnsen

Pirita Johnsen

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach for Eviny, one of Norway’s largest energy and technology company. Her experience includes work as a quality designer, a LEAN facilitator, a project coordinator, and a project manager in multiple industries. Pirita has always had a fascination with processes in general and how people work together and what makes us tick.

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach for Eviny, one of Norway’s largest energy and technology company. Her experience includes work as a quality designer, a LEAN facilitator, a project coordinator, and a project manager in mu... Show more

Wendy Wilkinson

Wendy Wilkinson

Wendy Wilkinson is an Information Risk Analyst at Devon Energy, with a proven track record of success in the field of Cybersecurity. Her journey began during her last semester as a Management Information Systems & Supply Chain Management student at OU, where she distinguished herself with a Supply Chain Risk Assessment Intern Project. Since then, Wendy has been focused executing this project on a company-wide scale, while also expanding her skill set to include third-party risk management for technology vendors, phishing implementation, risk quantification, shadow IT, incident response, and project management.
Wendy is a passionate advocate for women in technology, actively participating in OK-Women in Tech and Women in Energy Network. When she's not busy securing Devon Energy's information assets, Wendy enjoys traveling, indulging in good food, keeping fit with hip-pop fitness, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Wendy Wilkinson is an Information Risk Analyst at Devon Energy, with a proven track record of success in the field of Cybersecurity. Her journey began during her last semester as a Management Information Systems & Supply Chain Management student at O... Show more

Nicholas Scheurich

Nicholas Scheurich

Nicholas Scheurich (he/him) is a scholar of arcane mysteries such as computer programming, game design, and ancient text editors. He works as a software engineer at GridPoint, focusing on using Elixir to accelerate a sustainable energy future, building by building.

When not hacking on some ill-fated side project, Nick can often be found drawing, playing tabletop RPGs, or trying to pull the perfect shot of espresso. He resides in southeast Louisiana with his wife, son, and loyal feline companion.

Nicholas Scheurich (he/him) is a scholar of arcane mysteries such as computer programming, game design, and ancient text editors. He works as a software engineer at GridPoint, focusing on using Elixir to accelerate a sustainable energy future, buildi... Show more

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