Energy & Basic Resources

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

Leslie Brooks

Leslie Brooks

Leslie has worked as a developer, tester, and manager in Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Kanban companies and methodologies. He is constantly looking for better/faster/more efficient ways to deliver quality software and delight customers. He absolutely positively hates bugs!

When he isn't busy teaching BDD or squishing bugs he enjoys Python programming, music, studying AI, and running the Peachtree Road Race - the world's largest 10K!

Leslie has worked as a developer, tester, and manager in Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Kanban companies and methodologies. He is constantly looking for better/faster/more efficient ways to deliver quality software and delight customers. He absolutely p... Show more

Michael Ojabo

Michael Ojabo

Michael Ojabo is a seasoned Power Platform expert and the Technical Lead for Power Apps at his organization, where he spearheads the development of innovative low-code solutions. With years of experience building scalable and high-performance apps, Michael has a passion for optimizing processes and empowering organizations through digital transformation. He is also a dedicated mentor, sharing his expertise with developers at all levels. Michael’s insights combine technical depth with practical application, making him a sought-after speaker and problem-solver in the Power Platform community.

Michael Ojabo is a seasoned Power Platform expert and the Technical Lead for Power Apps at his organization, where he spearheads the development of innovative low-code solutions. With years of experience building scalable and high-performance apps, M... Show more

Oluwamayowa Ogbeide

Oluwamayowa Ogbeide

Oluwamayowa ogbeide is an MVP,MCT, Power Platform Developer from Lagos Nigeria,he got introduced to the Power platform in his under graduate year through Powerbi but has since gone on to becoming an Power Platform and RPA developer producing solutions for organisations to optimise their process and increase productivity.

Oluwamayowa ogbeide is an MVP,MCT, Power Platform Developer from Lagos Nigeria,he got introduced to the Power platform in his under graduate year through Powerbi but has since gone on to becoming an Power Platform and RPA developer producing solution... Show more

Arnaud Thenint

Arnaud Thenint

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL)

Dans mon travail, j'aime accompagner les directions informatiques et métiers à relever leurs défis :
- Réduire le time to market, augmenter la qualité, améliorer l’engagement des équipes
- Optimiser la productivité
- Accompagner les équipes (de 8 à 500 personnes) à transformer leur organisation, en utilisant les Valeurs et Principes Agile
- Aider les directions à revoir leurs modes de décision et leur système de gouvernance (Value Stream Mapping et Lean-Budget)

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL) Dans mon travail, j'aime a... Show more

Greg Bennett

Greg Bennett

Greg transforms complex enterprises and builds world-class developer communities. He founded AIRIA.CLOUD and GDGYYC and leads cloud migration, ML and IoT projects in partnership with Google Cloud. He’s a sought after international speaker and facilitator.

You can catch him at gregbennett.io or skateboarding to his next meeting.

Greg transforms complex enterprises and builds world-class developer communities. He founded AIRIA.CLOUD and GDGYYC and leads cloud migration, ML and IoT projects in partnership with Google Cloud. He’s a sought after international speaker and facilit... Show more

Caleb Nanigah

Caleb Nanigah

I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise.

In my position at Viamo, I work with and oversee the quality assurance process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish testing strategies and provide valuable feedback.

I write code in PHP/JS as a hobby.

I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise. In my position at Viamo, I work w... Show more

Heiko Brömmelstrote

Heiko Brömmelstrote

Heiko Brömmelstrote is the founder of Feedbacktime® and former Lead Experience Manager at EnBW AG, where he spent 7 years being responsible for special projects and digital transformation. Combining human-centered design with strategic foresighting, he specializes in bridging gaps between teams and technologies. As a code-loving design graduate and MIT alumni, Heiko brings unique visual perspectives to organizational evolution, teaching storytelling, and making complex connections simple and actionable.

Heiko Brömmelstrote is the founder of Feedbacktime® and former Lead Experience Manager at EnBW AG, where he spent 7 years being responsible for special projects and digital transformation. Combining human-centered design with strategic foresighting, ... Show more

Filippo Cappellaro

Filippo Cappellaro

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System, MS DCCP, W365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Complex migration and M365 adoption projects. Management of the pre-sales phase with relations with C-Level customers, definition of economic targets, High-Level and Low-Level project, staffing resources for delivery, management of economic, legal, contractual and capability components.
Supervision and management of projects during delivery and post go-live service.

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System... Show more

Boran Seref

Boran Seref

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015
Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management.
Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015 Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management. Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reli... Show more

Feroj Ahmed Shanto

Feroj Ahmed Shanto

Feroj Ahmed Shanto, an adept Front End Developer and SEO Expert from Dhaka, Bangladesh, stands out in the tech industry for his unique integration of social science principles with robust technical expertise. His career trajectory demonstrates technical proficiency and a commitment to leveraging technology for broader societal benefits. Originating from Comilla, he embarked on his educational journey at Rajapur High School, where he excelled in the Science Unit, laying a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving that would later define his career.

After high school, Shanto pursued higher education in business studies at Dewan Hat City Corporation College in Chittagong, obtaining his Higher Secondary Certificate. This phase of his education introduced him to the complexities of business operations, enriching his understanding of the economic aspects of technology. Motivated by a desire to meld his interests in society and technology, he continued his academic pursuits at Govt. Shahid Suhrawardy College in Dhaka, where he completed a Bachelor and a Master of Social Science in Social Work, graduating in December 2022 under the affiliation of Dhaka University. Concurrently, recognizing the critical role of technology in modern social work, he enrolled in a specialized Front End Development program at the Creative IT Institute in Dhaka, which he completed in January 2019. Here, he mastered skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PSD to HTML conversions, crucial for his subsequent roles in the tech industry.

Shanto's professional life has been characterized by a rapid progression from technical tasks to strategic roles. In September 2022, he assumed the position of Senior SEO Executive at Aan Nahl Software, where he now leads several key projects. His responsibilities range from creating social assets and Web 2.0 development to content strategy and domain management. His role also necessitates a high degree of technical proficiency, as he regularly handles image optimization and other domain-related tasks, highlighting his ability to manage complex digital marketing projects.

Before his current role, Shanto developed foundational skills as a POS Operator at ACI Logistics Limited from December 2020 to April 2021, where he managed point-of-sale transactions and enhanced customer interactions. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and the operational challenges of retail, further enhancing his skill set in customer-focused technology solutions.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Shanto pursues cooking as a creative outlet. This hobby allows him to explore various culinary techniques and cuisines, providing a necessary balance to his technologically driven career. Cooking offers him a break from his routine and nurtures his creativity and attention to detail, which are valuable in his personal and professional life.

Looking ahead, Shanto is focused on expanding his technical expertise to include full-stack development. He is committed to continuous learning, aiming to master both the front-end and back-end aspects of web development to offer more comprehensive solutions in his projects. His participation in community service through the Noapara Welfare Society since January 2020 underscores his dedication to applying his professional capabilities for social good, influenced by his academic background in social work.

In summary, Feroj Ahmed Shanto is a forward-thinking professional who seamlessly blends diverse knowledge and skills to impact the technology sector and the community significantly. With a strong foundation in social sciences and technical expertise, he is well-prepared to continue making meaningful contributions to the tech industry and beyond.

Feroj Ahmed Shanto, an adept Front End Developer and SEO Expert from Dhaka, Bangladesh, stands out in the tech industry for his unique integration of social science principles with robust technical expertise. His career trajectory demonstrates techni... Show more

Robin Sarkar

Robin Sarkar

Robin Sarkar is a dynamic executive leader with over 16 years of experience specializing in business intelligence, analytics, and digital software solutions. As the Director of Analytics and Digital at Enstall, Robin leads four key verticals: Data Infrastructure, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Market Research, and Digital Tools, overseeing a global team of 32 professionals. He has been instrumental in driving the transformation of the solar industry’s first installer portals, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining a 50%+ market share in the U.S.
His expertise extends to the integration of AI-powered chatbots, predictive analytics, and data governance strategies, all of which have significantly improved customer engagement by 20%, reduced inventory costs by 35%, and optimized business processes. Robin’s leadership has also spearheaded a comprehensive data infrastructure transformation, supporting Enstall's growth with a robust data foundation built on Microsoft Fabric.
Previously, Robin served as Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Analytics at IronRidge, where he directed the creation of competitive intelligence reports and customer-centric dashboards that increased customer engagement by 40% and retention by 25%. His strategic initiatives drove a 35%+ year-over-year growth for three consecutive years and led to savings of $6M through improved inventory visibility.
Robin holds an MBA from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India. He is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence, leveraging AI and advanced analytics to fuel growth and efficiency in global markets.

Robin Sarkar is a dynamic executive leader with over 16 years of experience specializing in business intelligence, analytics, and digital software solutions. As the Director of Analytics and Digital at Enstall, Robin leads four key verticals: Data In... Show more

Rob Heckel

Rob Heckel

Rob has over 15 years in technology, specializing in open source and developer enablement. As a Platform Architect for Toyota Connected, he enhances DevOps, SDLC, and SRE practices. He has led the creation of an internal developer platform, streamlined tool integrations, and promoted open-source technologies to reduce costs. Rob excels in fostering team collaboration, mentoring, and improving security, efficiency, and production readiness across projects.

Rob has over 15 years in technology, specializing in open source and developer enablement. As a Platform Architect for Toyota Connected, he enhances DevOps, SDLC, and SRE practices. He has led the creation of an internal developer platform, streamlin... Show more

Cyril Gagnaire

Cyril Gagnaire

Cyril has been working with data since finishing university. First as a data producer while working on offshore oil rigs. Then as a subsurface data manager, which brought him to Perth 12 years ago. Cyril pivoted career into Business Intelligence and Data Engineering 5 years ago and is now a lead data consultant for Arkhana.

Cyril has been working with data since finishing university. First as a data producer while working on offshore oil rigs. Then as a subsurface data manager, which brought him to Perth 12 years ago. Cyril pivoted career into Business Intelligence and ... Show more

Sven Kirchner

Sven Kirchner

A backend developer with a passion for clean code and a high standard for quality, Sven takes a lot of inspiration from industry leaders like Uncle Bob and Dave Farley. He likes to work and learn with like-minded people and raise the bar for what it means to craft software in the modern world. Solving problems and getting to the root of tricky bugs motivates him more than he likes to admit.

A backend developer with a passion for clean code and a high standard for quality, Sven takes a lot of inspiration from industry leaders like Uncle Bob and Dave Farley. He likes to work and learn with like-minded people and raise the bar for what it ... Show more

Arun Mahendran

Arun Mahendran

I am a System Software Engineer, Data Science and Machine Learning Architect with 17 years of experience in
Software Development in Python, C/C++ and Scripting. My experience span across
Cloud Technologies, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, and High
Availability/Disaster Recovery products for SAN storage devices and Server
Storage. My recent experience is on Data Science and Engineering on AWS
platform. Currently. I am passionate about Data Center sustainability and carbon
reduction using AIOPs.

I am a System Software Engineer, Data Science and Machine Learning Architect with 17 years of experience in Software Development in Python, C/C++ and Scripting. My experience span across Cloud Technologies, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, and H... Show more

Roos Anneveldt

Roos Anneveldt

Roos Anneveldt is an experienced IT professional with 13 years of expertise in Agile Coaching, Software Delivery, and Product Management. With degrees in Communication & Information Sciences and a Master’s in Business Administration, she bridges technical expertise with business strategy. As Product Manager for IT Enablement at Essent, she leads efforts to transform internal platforms into innovation enablers.

Roos Anneveldt is an experienced IT professional with 13 years of expertise in Agile Coaching, Software Delivery, and Product Management. With degrees in Communication & Information Sciences and a Master’s in Business Administration, she bridges tech... 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

Owen Auger

Owen Auger

Owen Auger specialises in data modelling and visualization with Power BI, as well as financial modelling. He is currently a Principal Consultant at Agile Insights and has worked previously in analytics and finance roles at Fonterra and Contact Energy. He was a finalist at the 2014 Financial Modelling World Championships in New York City. He has a particular interest in using Power BI and related tools to improve efficiency of reporting and analysis among finance business users. Owen is a CFA Charterholder and has a Master of Operations Research.

Owen Auger specialises in data modelling and visualization with Power BI, as well as financial modelling. He is currently a Principal Consultant at Agile Insights and has worked previously in analytics and finance roles at Fonterra and Contact Energy... Show more

Gaurav Saxena

Gaurav Saxena

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, and Observability.

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, and Observability. Show more

Dariusz Polański

Dariusz Polański

25 lat doświadczenia w programowaniu, administracji systemów operacyjnych oraz baz danych. Jeden z dwóch pierwszych Oracle Certified Master (OCM) w Polsce – razem z Wojtkiem S. Posiadacz certyfikatu MCDBA. Fan linii komend i automatyzacji.

25 lat doświadczenia w programowaniu, administracji systemów operacyjnych oraz baz danych. Jeden z dwóch pierwszych Oracle Certified Master (OCM) w Polsce – razem z Wojtkiem S. Posiadacz certyfikatu MCDBA. Fan linii komend i automatyzacji. Show more

Lorete Kossowski Mocelin

Lorete Kossowski Mocelin

Sou formada em Administração de empresas e tenho mestrado em gerenciamento de Projetos pela George Washington University.
Atuei por 17 anos em uma multinacional de energia e estou há 3.5 anos anos liderando a transformação Ágil de uma empresa Nacional do setor varejista.
Estou no mundo ágil há mais de 10 anos anos e já atuei como Scrum Master, Agile Master, Product Owner, RTE e Agile Coach.
Além do mundo Ágil eu sou autora de 3 livros didáticos, professora Universitária, mentora, professional Coach e palestrante. Mais de 22.000 alunos, coachees e mentorados impactados em minha jornada.

Sou formada em Administração de empresas e tenho mestrado em gerenciamento de Projetos pela George Washington University. Atuei por 17 anos em uma multinacional de energia e estou há 3.5 anos anos liderando a transformação Ágil de uma empresa Nacio... Show more

Denise Williams

Denise Williams

Denise Williams – President of Real Document Solutions, LLC, UMSL EIC Anchor Accelerator Cohort ’24, and Arch Grants Recipient / Cohort 2024. She built her sales, operations and technical knowledge with a global energy leader, and most recently oversaw field services technology for the US, Canada, Mexico and Central America and specialized in country-wide deployments. In 2022, she pivoted to entrepreneurship to run her own technology company, RDS. RDS is a SaaS, end-to-end delivery platform that drives best-in-class productivity, for companies specializing in public document research, due diligence and corporate compliance. Denise is an active member of the TechSTL, and has been a prior TechSTL speaker. She volunteers with ConnectMidwest fostering digital equity through the Greater St. Louis Area.

Denise Williams – President of Real Document Solutions, LLC, UMSL EIC Anchor Accelerator Cohort ’24, and Arch Grants Recipient / Cohort 2024. She built her sales, operations and technical knowledge with a global energy leader, and most recently over... Show more

Juan Orozco

Juan Orozco

Juan Orozco is a Senior Manager with Bosch Connected Industry, leading a global DevOps team to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient operations for Industrial IoT software. Passionate about DevOps and the cloud, he thrives on exploring new technologies and staying at the forefront of innovation. Juan holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is also a Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

Juan Orozco is a Senior Manager with Bosch Connected Industry, leading a global DevOps team to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient operations for Industrial IoT software. Passionate about DevOps and the cloud, he thrives on exploring new t... Show more

Damini Satya Kammakomati

Damini Satya Kammakomati

Damini Satya is a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Salesforce, managing 500+ Kubernetes clusters on AWS, with a strong focus on ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud-native applications. With extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and performance optimization, Damini is passionate about driving operational excellence and sharing best practices to help organizations achieve resilience and efficiency at scale.

Damini Satya is a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Salesforce, managing 500+ Kubernetes clusters on AWS, with a strong focus on ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud-native applications. With extensive experience in cloud infrastruct... Show more

Jeroen Büscher

Jeroen Büscher

Dr. Jeroen Büscher (PhD Physics, KU Leuven, 2010) was active as project manager at the Department of Electrical Engineering at KU Leuven from 2011-2016 with a focus on renewable energy technologies, smart grids and the integration of electric vehicles in low voltage distribution grids. In 2016 he joined VITO within EnergyVille as product manager electrical storage. He is responsible for the development and execution of the roadmap on electrical storage technologies and services. Jeroen is experienced in project management in an international setting and representing VITO/EnergyVille in various battery initiatives. Within EnergyVille he is research line coordinator for battery storage.

Dr. Jeroen Büscher (PhD Physics, KU Leuven, 2010) was active as project manager at the Department of Electrical Engineering at KU Leuven from 2011-2016 with a focus on renewable energy technologies, smart grids and the integration of electric vehicle... Show more

Paril Ghori

Paril Ghori

Paril Ghori is a results-driven Data Scientist with a proven track record in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and MLOps, specializing in financial analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling. With expertise in Apache Spark, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and cloud computing (AWS, Databricks, Azure), Paril has delivered impactful AI solutions that drive business efficiency and innovation.

Paril has built anomaly detection models that saved thousands of manual hours and identified financial anomalies worth millions of dollars. His predictive modeling expertise has led to an 80% accurate business lead forecasting system, empowering organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions. He has also spearheaded the development of AI-powered sentiment analysis for earnings call transcripts, helping businesses understand market impact on stock prices.

Beyond modeling, Paril has optimized MLOps pipelines, automated cloud-based analytics, and developed scalable anomaly detection frameworks to support multiple business cases. His work on NLP-driven customer insights and marketing mix models has directly increased ROI and operational efficiency.

Passionate about innovation, Paril thrives at the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and business intelligence, continuously pushing the boundaries of data science to create real-world impact.

Paril Ghori is a results-driven Data Scientist with a proven track record in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and MLOps, specializing in financial analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling. With expertise in Apache Spark, PyTorch, Te... Show more

Javier Lopez Martinez

Javier Lopez Martinez

Ingeniero, Emprendedor y Formador
Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tiempo libre (y en sus horas de sueño) a fundado cuatro startups y es Organizer Lead de Google Developers Group Burgos.

Por otra parte, es Google Developer Expert en Cloud y cuenta con gran cantidad de certificaciones en diversas tecnologías.

Ingeniero, Emprendedor y Formador Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tie... Show more

Tania Savitri

Tania Savitri

Tania Savitri is a Senior Data Engineer and Ingestion Lead, specializing in data integration across modern cloud platforms like Microsoft Fabric and Cognite Data Fusion. She leads a team of consultants building scalable, reusable ingestion frameworks and metadata-driven pipelines. Tania is passionate about automation, observability, and making data workflows more maintainable and transparent. She brings hands-on experience from one of the largest Microsoft Fabric implementations in Norway, where she has helped shape ingestion architecture, governance, and platform best practices.

Tania Savitri is a Senior Data Engineer and Ingestion Lead, specializing in data integration across modern cloud platforms like Microsoft Fabric and Cognite Data Fusion. She leads a team of consultants building scalable, reusable ingestion frameworks... Show more

Daniel Walsh

Daniel Walsh

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ years of engineering and product development experience. He was an engineering manager and a product manager at Intel Corp. for 18 years and has developed heuristics for successful, sustainable Lean & Agile transformations. Walsh led and coached diverse groups' transformation efforts, including digital transformation in the tech, energy, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Walsh is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate with an M.S. in Engineering Systems and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Business. He drives business results while cultivating work environments where people thrive and do their best work. He specializes in Lean, Agile, Product Management, OKRs, JTBD, Cynefin, strategy, culture change, Kanban, and other heuristics. These methodologies emphasize agility, autonomy, and capacity-building, empowering clients to become more effective, efficient, and resilient.

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ ye... Show more

Tim Dimsdale

Tim Dimsdale

Tim Dimsdale has a deep understanding of technology and enjoys finding practical and workable solutions for complex problems.

Tim Dimsdale has a deep understanding of technology and enjoys finding practical and workable solutions for complex problems. Show more

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