Energy & Basic Resources

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

Matt Miner

Matt Miner

I have 20 years of experience in organizational leadership across many different verticals including health, payments, communications, and energy; with a particular passion for cultivating high-performing teams and individuals. I have a BS in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and have been working in technology companies in the Chicagoland area and globally. I am currently CEO and Co-Founder @ Entalas.

I have 20 years of experience in organizational leadership across many different verticals including health, payments, communications, and energy; with a particular passion for cultivating high-performing teams and individuals. I have a BS in Compute... Show more

Florian van Dillen

Florian van Dillen

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

Toddy Mladenov

Toddy Mladenov

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worked on large-scale cloud implementations using Azure and AWS by utilizing cloud-native technologies. Now, he is part of the Azure Cloud Native and Ecosystem team and is responsible for container supply chain security for Azure services and customers.

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worke... Show more

Alexandr Gilevich

Alexandr Gilevich

Technical leader and architect with a passion for engineering well-architected highly-available and scalable applications. 13+ years of production experience in IT. Certified Azure/AWS Solutions Architect Expert and Databricks Champion. Have worked with numerous international world-renowned customers (U.S. and Europe) in business domains such as aviation, e-commerce, telecommunication, engineering and oil&gas. At the moment working at EPAM as a solutions architect.

Technical leader and architect with a passion for engineering well-architected highly-available and scalable applications. 13+ years of production experience in IT. Certified Azure/AWS Solutions Architect Expert and Databricks Champion. Have worked w... Show more

Alexander Klein

Alexander Klein

Alexander Klein is a senior Business Intelligence consultant with more than 20 years of experience. He focuses on Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse projects with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server, Power BI, Azure ML or Cognitive Services.

Since 2008, he has been a self-employed consultant in large and medium-sized projects in all sectors across Europe. He has been visiting SQL Saturdays all over Europe since 2013.Since 2017 Alexander speaks at national and international conferences / user groups about Data Warehouse, BI, Azure and AI.

Alexander Klein is a senior Business Intelligence consultant with more than 20 years of experience. He focuses on Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse projects with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server, Power BI, Azure ML or Cognitive Services.... Show more

Nader Mortazavi

Nader Mortazavi

I’m an engineer with a passion for the outdoors. I bridge the gap between complex technical architecture and high-level business strategy. My professional approach is shaped by the endurance and real-time decision-making required to live and thrive in Alaska—from summiting remote peaks and running marathons to scuba diving with sharks. I specialize in managing the design of resilient, "reflexive" systems that thrive under pressure, applying the same grit used in extreme environments to architecting solutions for the enterprise’s toughest AI and observability challenges.

I’m an engineer with a passion for the outdoors. I bridge the gap between complex technical architecture and high-level business strategy. My professional approach is shaped by the endurance and real-time decision-making required to live and thrive i... Show more

Marlow Warnicke (Weston)

Marlow Warnicke (Weston)

Marlow is a Principal Cloud Engineer working on scheduling at SchedMD. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, high performance compute system tools, kernel drivers, tracing libraries, and security. Marlow's interests lie in optimizing the cloud native ecosystem for both performance and sustainability.

Marlow is a Principal Cloud Engineer working on scheduling at SchedMD. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, hig... Show more

Sophia Pfab

Sophia Pfab

I am Sophia Pfab, a passionate Scrum Master, Agile Leader, and Organizational Developer with a foundation in Industrial Engineering.

My core focus is creating real value, driving efficiency, and sustainably fostering self-organization and intrinsic motivation within teams—always with a clear outcome-orientation. I thrive on helping organizations and teams establish more effective and long-lasting ways of working.

With several years of experience as a consultant and Scrum Master, I have successfully implemented scaled agile frameworks (e.g., Nexus) and guided organizations through their agile transformations. I use my analytical skills to quickly detect tensions within teams, resolving them through targeted coaching and empathy, supported by my training in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

My role extends beyond classical Scrum: I coach Product Owners and development teams, facilitate and design customized workshops, and strategically apply methods like Team Topologies and OKRs. My background as a former developer provides me with a deep technical understanding, and I am proficient in tool administration (e.g., Jira, Confluence, and Miro).

I am highly networked within the agile community, regularly discussing current challenges, and I communicate fluently in German and English.

I am Sophia Pfab, a passionate Scrum Master, Agile Leader, and Organizational Developer with a foundation in Industrial Engineering. My core focus is creating real value, driving efficiency, and sustainably fostering self-organization and intrinsi... Show more

Veronica Annor

Veronica Annor

Veronica Annor is a Principal Energy Consultant and Data Science Consultant with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Data Analytics (BSc) and a Master’s in Data Science. She applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to solve complex challenges across energy, utilities, transport, and aviation, building automated systems and innovative products for market and government clients.
Beyond her technical work, Veronica is deeply committed to mentorship and education. She serves as a Mentorship Manager at WCAN, supporting career development for young Black female professionals, and runs Veronica’s Data Path, a platform providing insights, resources, and opportunities for early-career talent in data and AI. She also tutors mathematics, helping students build strong analytical foundations and develop problem-solving skills.
Veronica delivers talks and workshops on applied AI, large language models, and AI-driven sustainability, translating complex technical concepts into practical, actionable strategies.
Driven by a belief that technology should be both innovative and equitable, Veronica empowers others to move from being consumers of AI to creators of intelligent, responsible systems. Her work combines technical expertise, mentorship, and advocacy to shape a global pipeline of skilled, confident, and future-ready technologists.

Veronica Annor is a Principal Energy Consultant and Data Science Consultant with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Data Analytics (BSc) and a Master’s in Data Science. She applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to solve ... Show more

Saad Hamid

Saad Hamid

Saad H. is a AWS Enterprise Support Lead & Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he serves as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers navigating complex cloud transformations. Saad's technical expertise is backed by multiple industry-leading certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, AWS Certified AI Practitioner (Early Adopter), and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) from the Linux Foundation.

With a background spanning telecommunications and cloud computing, Saad has authored multiple patents related to network charging systems and wireless communication networks. His work on "Revolutionizing 5G Billing and Charging" demonstrates his ability to apply modern cloud architectures and machine learning to solve complex, real-world problems in critical infrastructure systems.

Saad H. is a AWS Enterprise Support Lead & Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he serves as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers navigating complex cloud transformations. Saad's technical expertise is backed b... Show more

Mathieu Kerbel

Mathieu Kerbel

I started coding at 15, took on my first client projects at 17, and was working with larger clients by 18. At 19, I joined a consulting group in Belgium before moving to its French branch, ISALYS Digital Lab, where I was offered the Head of Engineering role. Today at 21, I work full-time in Rust for my clients — designing architectures, building services, and shipping production systems for mission-critical infrastructure in the energy sector. I contribute to open source crates, write about systems engineering, and hold AWS certifications.

I started coding at 15, took on my first client projects at 17, and was working with larger clients by 18. At 19, I joined a consulting group in Belgium before moving to its French branch, ISALYS Digital Lab, where I was offered the Head of Engineeri... Show more

Hari Krishna Bethanaboina

Hari Krishna Bethanaboina

Hari Krishna Bethanaboina is a distinguished Lead Architect with over 25 years of experience designing and implementing Enterprise IT Solutions, specializing in Oracle Fusion Cloud and JD Edwards Applications suite. Known for his results-driven approach and attention to detail, Hari has successfully led global digital transformation initiatives that optimize supply chains, modernizing legacy processes through digital innovation and deliver strategic business results.
Hari has led end-to-end solution design, build, and deployment projects, delivering scalable and secure enterprise systems for industries including construction materials, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and real estate. As a Supply Chain Transformation Lead at Martin Marietta, he aligned technology with business objectives by implementing Oracle Cloud SCM solutions, automating supplier collaboration, and enabling digital asset management across more than 400 locations.
Hari has been instrumental in delivering strategic transformation initiatives for organizations such as Trimark USA, Covidien (Medtronic), Shelf Drilling Holdings, and Komatiland Forests (South Africa). His expertise includes Master Data Management, Procurement, Sales, Advanced Pricing, Inventory, EDI and Accounts Payable, supported by strong knowledge of system architecture and security frameworks.
Hari led program has been featured on the cover of Oracle Profit Magazine (2014) for a highly successful global JD Edwards implementation for a billion-dollar startup. Project also received Oracle Partner Network Award (2015) for Best Success Story at Oracle Open World.
As a certified Oracle Specialist, Hari bridges business and technology through strong leadership, process optimization, and a commitment to continuous improvement. His project experience across North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and South Africa highlights his adaptability and expertise in delivering large-scale enterprise solutions globally.

Hari Krishna Bethanaboina is a distinguished Lead Architect with over 25 years of experience designing and implementing Enterprise IT Solutions, specializing in Oracle Fusion Cloud and JD Edwards Applications suite. Known for his results-driven appro... Show more

Subbu Muthukrishnan

Subbu Muthukrishnan

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare. A Columbia University graduate, Subbu co-innovated Project Green Sky with Microsoft's Energy team, demonstrating Real-Time Intelligence for environmental monitoring.

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcar... Show more

Nareshbabu Sigamani

Nareshbabu Sigamani

Naresh Sigamani is a Director of Data Architecture with over 14 years of experience in data and analytics. Currently serving as Director of Data Architecture at Lovelytics/Nousot since May 2024, he also leads the SAP Databricks service line. Naresh specializes in guiding organizations through their data maturity journey and creating resilient, scalable data platforms.
He is recognized as an industry expert in the complex migration of SAP data to leading cloud platforms, including Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Fabric, Synapse, and Redshift. His expertise spans enterprise data strategy, cloud solution architecture, and data engineering across various industries, including healthcare, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, retail, and energy services.
At Lovelytics, Naresh heads initiatives that help enterprises modernize their data ecosystems by leveraging advanced analytics and cloud-native architectures. Previously, as CTO of Data Analytics at Eviden / Atos (2023–2024), he pioneered data practices to develop reusable solutions and accelerators that streamlined and enhanced organizational processes. He also led the data pre-sales team for North America and Canada, driving over $60M in business growth.
Naresh has led large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies through the modernization of their data platform which supports $21 billion business, enabling them to derive greater business value and establish market leadership through advanced analytics-supported infrastructure. Notably, he has led significant projects such as the Wildfire Mitigation initiative, where he architected complex integrations across ArcGIS, SAP, and NMS systems and implemented the solution on Databricks with advanced geospatial functions.
His technical expertise is validated by extensive certifications, including Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional (2025), Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, SnowPro Advanced Architect, and multiple SAP certifications. He holds a Master of Computer Applications from Anna University (2007–2010) and a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Madras University (2004–2007).
As a technical author, Naresh has contributed to industry knowledge through articles such as
“AWS Data Lake Accelerator for SAP” (authored with AWS team collaboration) and “Reimagine Your SAP Data Strategy using SAP BDC with SAP Databricks.” He is also an active speaker, sharing insights on enterprise data adoption and modernization strategies.

Naresh Sigamani is a Director of Data Architecture with over 14 years of experience in data and analytics. Currently serving as Director of Data Architecture at Lovelytics/Nousot since May 2024, he also leads the SAP Databricks service line. Naresh s... Show more

Ankita Dhamgaya

Ankita Dhamgaya

Hello, I’m Ankita Dhamgaya, Director & Founder at AlgoCirrus, with 10+ years in the Salesforce ecosystem. I’ve had and will be the speaking at events like TDX, Cairo DreamIn'26, Philippines Dreamin'26, French Touch Dreamin’ 25, Irish Dreamin’ 25, Polish DreamIn' 25, DreamOlé 25, Dubai DreamIn'25, True North DreamIn' 25, Taxes DreamIn' 25, Portugal DreamIn '26, North Africa DreamI'25, Czech DreamIn'25, French Touch Dreamin’ 24, YARL Dreamin and WIT Dreamin’ 23, among others.

I’m passionate about mentoring, especially underprivileged graduates, teaching them Salesforce skills to open new opportunities. I also engage in outreach, teaching coding in villages and facilitating technical job placements.

As a Pledge 1% contributor, I focus on empowering women, promoting inclusivity, and supporting the Salesforce community. I’m excited for opportunities to share practical insights and inspire others.

Hello, I’m Ankita Dhamgaya, Director & Founder at AlgoCirrus, with 10+ years in the Salesforce ecosystem. I’ve had and will be the speaking at events like TDX, Cairo DreamIn'26, Philippines Dreamin'26, French Touch Dreamin’ 25, Irish Dreamin’ 25, Pol... Show more

Stephan Samuel

Stephan Samuel

Stephan Samuel is a Data Engineer at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he designs and maintains data pipelines that power reliable reporting and analytics across the organization. With a strong background in SQL and ETL development, Stephan focuses on transforming complex, unstructured, and geospatial data into accurate, accessible insight that enables informed, data‑driven decision‑making at the leadership level.

When he’s not engineering data solutions, Stephan is a mad scientist and lifelong learner. His interests include anything DIY or hands-on, support for various corners of his community and tolerating the endless sass he gets from his smart home.

Stephan Samuel is a Data Engineer at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he designs and maintains data pipelines that power reliable reporting and analytics across the organization. With a strong background in SQL and ETL development,... Show more

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of successful Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through scalable, future proofed architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Pers... Show more

Zahra Al-Saloom

Zahra Al-Saloom

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this program, Zahra leads multifamily housing EV charging efforts, including developing and implementing Colorado’s first EV charging portfolio application for MFH. Her work aims to reduce barriers for multifamily properties, including income-qualified housing, to ensure that MFH residents are charging where they live. Zahra obtained her Masters of Arts in Political Science, specializing in Environmental Policy and Comparative Politics, at Colorado State University (Go Rams!).

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this... Show more

Bohdan Dmytryshyn

Bohdan Dmytryshyn

For 20 years Bohdan Dmytryshyn has provided expertise as Solution Architect, Project Manager and Data Analysis consultant in one of the biggest Ukrainian IT outsourcing companies. Altogether, Bohdan has gained 25 years of experience in the universe of data management and software application development (java and open-source stack) and all related fields of software engineering, project management and technology.

For 20 years Bohdan Dmytryshyn has provided expertise as Solution Architect, Project Manager and Data Analysis consultant in one of the biggest Ukrainian IT outsourcing companies. Altogether, Bohdan has gained 25 years of experience in the universe o... Show more

Soulaiman Ghanem N/A

Soulaiman Ghanem N/A

Soulaiman is a senior software engineer, solution architect, and technical product manager with over 15 years of experience. He has been working for start-ups and enterprises in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium.

Soulaiman is a senior software engineer, solution architect, and technical product manager with over 15 years of experience. He has been working for start-ups and enterprises in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. Show more

Sheena McHardy

Sheena McHardy

Microsoft 365 and Power Platform specialist with a proven track record of putting people at the heart of digital transformation and project leadership. Experienced in designing and delivering transformation and technology solutions with productivity-improving processes at their core.

Trusted advisor to senior leadership and key sponsors with industry experience in Oil & Gas, third-sector customers and governing bodies. Passionate about life-long learning, knowledge sharing and giving back as part of a thriving community.

Microsoft 365 and Power Platform specialist with a proven track record of putting people at the heart of digital transformation and project leadership. Experienced in designing and delivering transformation and technology solutions with productivity-... Show more

Martin Gilje Jaatun

Martin Gilje Jaatun

Martin Gilje Jaatun er seniorforsker ved SINTEF Digital i Trondheim, og Professor II ved Universitet i Stavanger. Han er utdannet sivilingeniør fra NTH, og har en Dr.Philos-grad fra UiS. Hans forskingsinteresser omfatter programvaresikkerhet, sikkerhet i nettskyen, og sikkerhet i kritiske informasjonsinfrastrukturer (smartgrid, vannforsyning og petroleumsvirksomhet). Han er nestleder i styret for Cloud Computing Association (cloudcom.org). Han sitter i redaksjonskomiteen for en rekke internasjonale fagfellevurderte tidsskrifter.

Martin Gilje Jaatun er seniorforsker ved SINTEF Digital i Trondheim, og Professor II ved Universitet i Stavanger. Han er utdannet sivilingeniør fra NTH, og har en Dr.Philos-grad fra UiS. Hans forskingsinteresser omfatter programvaresikkerhet, sikkerh... Show more

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Saravanan K Nagarajan

Saravanan K Nagarajan

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Growing Greener (Sustainability) community in the bank.

He has more than 22 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across the world.

His passion is in Architecture, IT sustainability and Green Software and how we can generate more interest among the IT community in sustainable software.

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Growing Greener (Sustainability) community in the bank. He has more than 22 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across th... Show more

Vidura Wijekoon

Vidura Wijekoon

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer focused on Technical Leadership, bridging the gap between theoretical research and scalable, real-world production systems. My career sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, team management, and strategic innovation.

​Currently, as a Senior Software Engineer & Line Manager at Virtusa, I lead teams in defining the Solution Architecture for complex Machine Learning and Generative AI applications. I specialize in deploying these robust, cloud-native systems on AWS, balancing rigorous technical execution with talent development and delivery management.

​My perspective on AI is deeply informed by my previous role as Co-founder & COO of Trinet Innovations. That experience honed my ability to translate technical possibilities into tangible business value and societal impact, driven by a philosophy of "AI for all."

​Beyond corporate delivery, I am committed to advancing the global AI ecosystem. I am an active researcher and passionate educator, having executed over 45 diverse AI projects, conducted 50+ technical workshops, and mentored nearly 350 students, professionals, and startup founders globally.

​I am always open to connecting on innovative R&D collaborations, high-impact societal projects, and leadership opportunities.

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer focused on Technical Leadership, bridging the gap between theoretical research and scalable, real-world production systems. My career sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, team management, and strategic innova... Show more

Daniel Ourom-Swart

Daniel Ourom-Swart

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in safety and technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on security and risk management across multiple industries—spanning oil and gas, process industries, and maritime to railways and data centres. He is also a member of the working group developing IEC 62443, which gives him unique insights into global standards for industrial security. In addition, Daniel has a longstanding commitment to the Red Cross’s emergency preparedness efforts.

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in safety and technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on security and risk management across multiple industr... Show more

Piotr Stepinski

Piotr Stepinski

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about using AI to solve real-world problems, particularly in time-series analysis. He is an advocate for Agile methodologies and MLOps practices, and has spoken at conferences about these topics.

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about usi... Show more

Rajnish Sharma

Rajnish Sharma

Rajnish Sharma is the CEO and Founder of precogs.ai and a seasoned technology and security leader with experience in secure development, AI, and risk‑focused workflows. Previously, he served as Head of Investment Technology & AI at Allianz Global Investors, where he led strategic initiatives around AI, analytics, and technology for complex investment systems.

With a strong track record in secure coding practices, modern software risk analysis, and AI‑assisted engineering workflows, Rajnish focuses on practical methods that help development and security teams identify and mitigate issues early in the lifecycle. He regularly speaks on topics at the intersection of code security, AI integration, and real‑world application hardening.

Rajnish Sharma is the CEO and Founder of precogs.ai and a seasoned technology and security leader with experience in secure development, AI, and risk‑focused workflows. Previously, he served as Head of Investment Technology & AI at Allianz Global Inv... Show more

Rafael Amaral

Rafael Amaral

For over 15 years, Rafael Amaral has been committed to advancing the renewable energy industry, contributing to the implementation of utility-scale power systems across several continents. With a foundation in electrical engineering, he understood from the start that field performance builds trust. His focus has consistently been on ensuring turbines operate efficiently, grids remain stable, and teams deliver safely and on time.

Rafael currently serves as Executive Vice President at a renewable energy company, with full P&L responsibility for approximately $220 million in revenue. His responsibilities span field services, repowering, project execution, and asset management across wind, solar, and battery storage in North America.

Rafael's career began in Brazil, where he graduated as valedictorian in Electrical Engineering. Early experience designing high-voltage substations and electrical systems helped him build a strong technical foundation and gain insight into how energy systems respond under pressure. This knowledge became vital as he moved into roles managing large-scale renewable operations.

In 2011, Rafael Amaral of Florida joined a global energy organization, beginning in wind commissioning and site leadership roles. He led efforts in turbine delivery, engineering coordination, and customer interaction. Later, he oversaw service teams across several Latin American countries, managing a $10 million business with around 120 employees. These roles taught him how to lead diverse teams across challenging environments and establish operational clarity.

Rafael's move into global leadership included managing workforce strategy for about 1,600 field employees in 25 countries. He later took on responsibility for international operations valued at nearly $190 million, focusing on process improvement, safety, and margin stability through the practical application of lean principles.

Rafael then led operations in North America and the Americas, overseeing more than 1,200 employees and up to $160 million in revenue. In 2024, he led the integration of over 10 acquired companies into a unified platform. That same year, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer, overseeing construction and operations in the U.S. and Canada.

Throughout his professional journey, Rafael Amaral has remained focused on execution, operational discipline, and long-term value creation in renewable energy.

For over 15 years, Rafael Amaral has been committed to advancing the renewable energy industry, contributing to the implementation of utility-scale power systems across several continents. With a foundation in electrical engineering, he understood fr... Show more

Tom Graham

Tom Graham

Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a broad blend of technical expertise and versatility. His career spans roles such as Developer, Architect, Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Accounting Controller, and Human Resources Manager, reflecting adaptability across industries including healthcare, food, automotive, and oil.

An entrepreneurial spirit, Tom builds and manages multiple ventures alongside consulting. His portfolio includes software platforms for nonprofits, education, and event management, along with hands-on projects in IoT, AI, and disaster readiness.

Outside of technology, Tom is a storm chaser and community volunteer. He contributes to disaster relief efforts, teaches STEM outreach, and speaks at conferences, colleges, schools, and museums. His passions extend to vintage technology, restoring antique cars and radios, and advancing communication tools through amateur radio.

Tom is an active member of the Amateur Radio Relay League, Spotter Network, and Amateur Radio Emergency Services. Through speaking and consulting, he shares hard-earned lessons in resilience, innovation, and building solutions that matter.

Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a broad blend of technical expertise and versatility. His career spans roles such as Developer, Architect, Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Accounting Controller, and ... Show more

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