Energy & Basic Resources

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

Lauro Valente

Lauro Valente

Reconhecido entre os TOP 50 executivos em inovação e tecnologia pelo Inovatech 2024, Lauro tem mais de 15 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação digital. Graduado em Engenharia da Computação e com MBA em Gestão de Projetos de Software, consolidou sua carreira no Grupo Volvo, ocupando desde funções operacionais até papéis estratégicos em digitalização e TI.

Atualmente lidera um time de 80 pessoas, reestruturando equipes para maximizar entrega de valor e eliminar gargalos operacionais. Entre seus principais resultados, reduziu custos de nuvem em 10%, eliminou 3 aplicações legadas, reduziu o débito técnico em 83% e aumentou métricas de qualidade em 24 vezes. Também liderou iniciativas de IA generativa que impulsionaram as vendas do Grupo, enquanto reduzia a pegada de carbono da TI em 3 toneladas ao ano.

No braço de Energia da Volvo, criou um modelo de monetização para baterias de segunda vida e desenvolveu um sistema para maximizar a eficiência energética em eletromobilidade. Como Enterprise Architect, desempenhou um papel decisivo na liberação de investimentos milionários em tecnologia e inovação.

Sua liderança transforma TI em vantagem competitiva, garantindo que tecnologia e inovação acelerem os objetivos estratégicos do negócio.

Reconhecido entre os TOP 50 executivos em inovação e tecnologia pelo Inovatech 2024, Lauro tem mais de 15 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação digital. Graduado em Engenharia da Computação e com MBA em Gestão de Projetos de Software, con... Show more

Jared Arms ジャレッド・アームズ

Jared Arms ジャレッド・アームズ

As the founder of エーアイ.コム & クリプト.コム, I am passionate about bringing innovation to the Japanese internet by combining cutting-edge AI and blockchain technologies.

エーアイ.コム leverages large language models and Web3 technologies to enable user-friendly decentralized applications. I am a prominent figure in the global tech industry and have advised numerous Web3 projects.

My mission is to harness the power of AI to make blockchain accessible to all.

Jared Arms-

As the founder of エーアイ.コム & クリプト.コム, I am passionate about bringing innovation to the Japanese internet by combining cutting-edge AI and blockchain technologies. エーアイ.コム leverages large language models and Web3 technologies to enable user-friendl... Show more

Sophie Kempston

Sophie Kempston

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result of the UK's increasing demand for electric vehicles. This includes forecasting scenarios for electric vehicle uptake and battery market shares in the UK, and developing a framework to assess the holistic sustainability impacts of these scenarios. They are also a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at their University and are kindly funded by the Leverhulme Trust through the TRANSFORM Doctoral Programme.

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result ... Show more

Matteo Codogno

Matteo Codogno

Matteo is a Technical Leader at WellD, a software house that delivers cutting-edge solutions in Energy, Industry Automation, and Health. A passionate full-stack developer with a love for backend development in Kotlin, he automates workflows wherever possible, proudly embracing efficiency. Matteo thrives on experimenting with emerging technologies and contributing to open-source projects while crafting innovative software architectures. He is also an active community organizer, co-leading the Frontenders Ticino meetup, where he fosters local discussions on the latest in frontend and backend development.

Matteo is a Technical Leader at WellD, a software house that delivers cutting-edge solutions in Energy, Industry Automation, and Health. A passionate full-stack developer with a love for backend development in Kotlin, he automates workflows wherever ... Show more

Jaime Diego da Rosa

Jaime Diego da Rosa

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários.

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários. Show more

Camilo Leon

Camilo Leon

Camilo Leon is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS specialized on RDS SQL Server and based off San Francisco, California. Systems Engineer and Microsoft Consulting Services veteran with over thirty years of Software Development and IT Consulting experience working on challenging SQL Server engagements with Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

He works with AWS customers to provide architectural guidance and technical support for the design, deployment and management of their AWS relational database workloads and business applications. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, photography, and movies.

Camilo Leon is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS specialized on RDS SQL Server and based off San Francisco, California. Systems Engineer and Microsoft Consulting Services veteran with over thirty years of Software Development and IT Consulting e... Show more

Abelaïd Soilihi

Abelaïd Soilihi

Après une expérience en tant que Responsable Environnement chez Vinci, Abelaïd s’est spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des entreprises vers une responsabilité sociétale plus engagée et durable. Consultant en RSE avec une forte expertise dans les enjeux énergétiques, il aide les PME à structurer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies alignées avec les attentes réglementaires et les exigences du marché.

Son approche couvre les piliers de la RSE – environnement, social et gouvernance –, avec un focus particulier sur l’optimisation de la performance énergétique et la transition vers des modèles plus durables. Il intervient auprès des départements RH, QSE et marketing pour intégrer des pratiques responsables et optimiser leur impact. Il propose des missions stratégiques et opérationnelles, allant de la sensibilisation à la mise en conformité, en passant par l’élaboration de plans d’actions concrets.

En parallèle, Abelaïd partage son savoir en tant que formateur en RSE dans plusieurs écoles de commerce. Il enseigne aussi bien à des étudiants en Bachelor qu’en Master, en mettant un accent particulier sur les enjeux énergétiques et la transition écologique dans le cadre de la RSE.

Engagé dans des projets à impact, il est le fondateur de Tajiri Farm, une initiative qui promeut une agriculture durable grâce à l’intelligence artificielle. Ce projet vise à optimiser les ressources, améliorer les rendements et favoriser des pratiques agricoles responsables en s’appuyant sur les nouvelles technologies.

Après une expérience en tant que Responsable Environnement chez Vinci, Abelaïd s’est spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des entreprises vers une responsabilité sociétale plus engagée et durable. Consultant en RSE avec une forte expertise dans les enjeu... Show more

Lin Siem

Lin Siem

Lin Siem. Ing Industrial. Magister en Finanzas de los negocios, auditora certificada ISO 9001, Certificada Scrum Essentials por U. de Chile y Business Agility por ITBA Argentina
Actualmente me desempeño en Telecomunicaciones Satelitales, Lideró proyectos de I+D y soy miembro del Comité Directivo de AMES Argentina. Mi desempeño profesional en países como Venezuela, Colombia, Austria, Chile y Argentina
Participante en jornadas STEM, RID, BootCamp CDI

Lin Siem. Ing Industrial. Magister en Finanzas de los negocios, auditora certificada ISO 9001, Certificada Scrum Essentials por U. de Chile y Business Agility por ITBA Argentina Actualmente me desempeño en Telecomunicaciones Satelitales, Lideró pro... Show more

Patrick Fontana

Patrick Fontana

25 years of system engineering and consulting in the Microsoft Partner area. Specialized in hybrid IT Infrastructure, hybrid management, AzureAD and Azure solution design for app modernization, assessment and developer support.
AI integration for critical workloads and highly customized and hybrid solutions which covers also highly regulated environment.

25 years of system engineering and consulting in the Microsoft Partner area. Specialized in hybrid IT Infrastructure, hybrid management, AzureAD and Azure solution design for app modernization, assessment and developer support. AI integration for cr... Show more

Oussama Elmerrahi

Oussama Elmerrahi

Oussama Elmerrahi is a data manager based in France with a deep commitment to sustainability-driven data governance. His work focuses on optimizing data quality, security, and compliance while integrating sustainable and ethical practices into digital transformation strategies. By leveraging innovative data solutions, he empowers organizations to make informed, decision-making, mitigate risks, and address the challenges of complex data environments.

With experience spanning diverse sectors, he has worked with leading companies such as Cargill, Renault, and Worldline, contributing to data science, industrial engineering, and sustainable technology projects. His expertise in robotics, industrial engineering, and leadership has enabled him to lead collaborative initiatives across teams, holding key roles such as chairman and section lead at IEEE.

As a youth global ambassador for the Internet Society 2025, he champions sustainable internet policies that promote digital inclusion, innovation, and environmental responsibility. Additionally, he is a public speaker and mentor with the Arqus European University Alliance, guiding students and young professionals to develop careers at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and data ethics.

Oussama is a passionate public speaker who shares insights on sustainability in data governance, ethical AI, and digital inclusion. He is available for keynotes, panels, and discussions that explore the role of technology and responsible data management in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future.

Oussama Elmerrahi is a data manager based in France with a deep commitment to sustainability-driven data governance. His work focuses on optimizing data quality, security, and compliance while integrating sustainable and ethical practices into digita... Show more

Brian Whippo

Brian Whippo

Brian heads global developer relations at Algorand Foundation, where he helps devs learn, integrate, apply, and contribute to Algorand's open source blockchain technology to solve real world problems. Before joining the Foundation, Brian led global strategic transformation programs at Morgan Stanley, where he worked with commodities, exchange and OTC derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Brexit preparations, and digital assets over 15 years. When not on his laptop, he's probably cooking up something creative, literally or figuratively.

Brian heads global developer relations at Algorand Foundation, where he helps devs learn, integrate, apply, and contribute to Algorand's open source blockchain technology to solve real world problems. Before joining the Foundation, Brian led global s... 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

Gerry Van Aken

Gerry Van Aken

Gerry Van Aken is an experienced sales and marketing professional with an impressive track record in the mobility and energy market. As Head of Sales & Partnerships at Eneco eMobility Belgium, he played a crucial role in the exponential growth of the Mechelen-based company, which grew from a team of three to 50 employees under his leadership.

With a sharp focus on the B2B and Home market, Gerry shaped and optimised Eneco eMobility's commercial strategy. His extensive experience in sales and marketing, gained at leading leasing companies such as LeasePlan and Alphabet, enabled him to build strong relationships with leasing partners and business customers. As a result, he managed to significantly strengthen the B2B and B2B2C segments within Eneco eMobility.

Thanks to his customer-centric approach and strategic insight, he not only achieved a stable customer satisfaction rating of 8/10, but also a consistent Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 20-30. This is testament to the successful organisation he helped build and the strong growth the company achieves every year.

Gerry Van Aken is known for his drive, entrepreneurship and strategic vision. With his leadership and expertise, he will continue to position Eneco eMobility as a forerunner in the market of sustainable mobility solutions.

Gerry Van Aken is an experienced sales and marketing professional with an impressive track record in the mobility and energy market. As Head of Sales & Partnerships at Eneco eMobility Belgium, he played a crucial role in the exponential growth of the... Show more

Andrew Hainault

Andrew Hainault

Andrew has over 25 years’ experience working in Information Security, Information Technology and Software Engineering, for public and private sector organisations in many sectors - including financial services / fintech, energy utilities, media, entertainment and insurance. With extensive application security and software engineering experience, Andrew has delivered secure SDLC programmes and penetration testing projects. He has designed and overseen information security programmes, enterprise-level cyber risk and incident response readiness assessments, as well as delivering board-level training.

After beginning his career at Capgemini, Andrew worked at Cassini Division before running his own consultancy. He joined Gotham Digital Science in 2014 and then Aon in 2016 after its acquisition of Stroz Friedberg. He has led the Security Advisory Practice in UK & EMEA within Aon since 2019.

Andrew holds CISSP-ISAAP, CSSLP, CCSP, CISM, CRTSA and SABSA certifications.

Andrew has over 25 years’ experience working in Information Security, Information Technology and Software Engineering, for public and private sector organisations in many sectors - including financial services / fintech, energy utilities, media, ente... Show more

Steve Hughes

Steve Hughes

Steve focuses on technical training, patterns and practice development, industry thought leadership, and technical communities. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a focus on Microsoft Fabric. Steve has had ALS since 2021. This has put him in a unique position to talk about accessibility in the workplace. He has been working with technology for over 20 years with much of that time spent on creating business intelligence solutions and helping customers implement leading BI and cloud solutions. He is passionate about using data effectively and helping customers understand that data is valuable and profitable. Steve and his daughter, Kristyna, post regularly about Power BI, data engineering, and workplace enablement at their blog at http://www.dataonwheels.com.

Steve focuses on technical training, patterns and practice development, industry thought leadership, and technical communities. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a focus on Microsoft Fabric. Steve has had ALS since 2021. This has put him in a ... Show more

Caleb Duff

Caleb Duff

A dedicated and evolving Programs Lead and Software Engineer.

A dedicated and evolving Programs Lead and Software Engineer. Show more

Kalu Ofuche

Kalu Ofuche

Kalu Ofuche is a reservoir engineering intern at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), where he works alongside a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and production technologists on asset evaluation and field development. He holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering, with growing interest in optimized well delivery, reservoir performance, and emerging drilling technologies. His current project focuses on re-evaluating in-place volumes and development strategies in a complex Niger Delta reservoir. Kalu is passionate about integrating engineering insight with field realities to support safer, more efficient operations across Nigeria’s upstream sector.

Kalu Ofuche is a reservoir engineering intern at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), where he works alongside a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and production technologists on asset evaluation and field development. He ho... Show more

Tom Thill

Tom Thill

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel security systems, and risk assessments spanning multi-data center cloud and on-premise infrastructures.

He has developed and led cybersecurity teams in the United States Air Force (2013-2019), in multiple areas of responsibility. While stationed in Davis Monthan Air Force Base, he led multiple teams, one of which that included support to combatant commanders, three-letter agencies and national-level taskings.

Tom has over 12 years of experience in IT and cyber security and holds degrees from University of Maryland (BS) and the Community college of the Air Force (AS). Tom currently is a security engineer at Tucson electric power where he leads multiple endpoint protection programs across various teams. He is passionate about decoding jargon-fueled cybersecurity terms into understandable instructions for the everyday employee and focusing not just on security but the big picture of the business.

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel s... Show more

Jose Gutierrez

Jose Gutierrez

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente implementa Agentic AI para desarrollar agentes inteligentes orientados a la observabilidad de aplicaciones. Es Senior Member del IEEE, Ingeniero de Sistemas con MBA, Certified Java Programmer, Google & AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer, y actualmente cursa una maestría en Machine Learning en el Georgia Institute of Technology.

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente ... Show more

Avadh Nagaralawala

Avadh Nagaralawala

Avadh Nagaralawala is a Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant and PMP®-certified Project Manager with over 12+ years of experience driving innovation in mining, electrification, and digital transformation. His work focuses on performance optimization of autonomous Mining vehicles using predictive diagnostics & intelligent test automation. Avadh is an active member of professional associations including SME, CIM, and PMI, and frequently contributes as a speaker, author, and peer reviewer on topics of mining technology, sustainability, and project management.

Avadh Nagaralawala is a Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant and PMP®-certified Project Manager with over 12+ years of experience driving innovation in mining, electrification, and digital transformation. His work focuses on performance... Show more

Dorinne Hammons

Dorinne Hammons

As a User Experience Supervisor at ExxonMobil, Dorinne Hammons leads a team of UX designers and researchers working with a wide range of applications that support Upstream Operations around the globe. With 20 years of experience in user experience in both the medical field and in oil and gas, Dorinne has had the opportunity to work on a lot of different projects, and to see what factors contribute to the ultimate success or failure of a product.

Dorinne is passionate about bringing teams together and inspiring them to develop user-centered applications – specifically in the energy sector, where having easy-to-use, well designed interfaces helps make our work both safer and more efficient.

As a User Experience Supervisor at ExxonMobil, Dorinne Hammons leads a team of UX designers and researchers working with a wide range of applications that support Upstream Operations around the globe. With 20 years of experience in user experience i... Show more

Ridwan Oseni

Ridwan Oseni

Oseni Ridwan Damilola is a passionate and emerging geoscientist with expertise in geospatial analysis, petrophysics, seismic interpretation, and static reservoir modeling. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and is currently a researcher with DigGeoNaija Limited while serving his National Youth Service at Dharmattan Nigeria Limited. Skilled in tools such as Techlog, Petrel, QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and Google Earth Engine, he has contributed to projects on land use, geotourism, environmental conservation, well log analysis, and seismic studies, including leading geospatial initiatives for Nigeria’s first Geospatial Atlas. His research on climate change, land use dynamics, and geoheritage conservation has appeared in platforms like Urban Climate and Zenodo. Ridwan is also an active member of NAPE, AAPG, SPE, and SEG, bringing technical expertise, research insight, and leadership to advancing energy and environmental solutions.

Oseni Ridwan Damilola is a passionate and emerging geoscientist with expertise in geospatial analysis, petrophysics, seismic interpretation, and static reservoir modeling. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and is currently ... Show more

Julia Førde

Julia Førde

Experienced professional specializing in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing within the Microsoft ecosystem with 5 years experience .

Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, particularly drawn to the capabilities of Azure Databricks. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of seamlessly transitioning between data engineering and architect roles in various projects. This experience has equipped me with a versatile skill set, allowing me to contribute effectively to crafting end-to-end solutions. With a background in collaborative consulting roles across sectors, I bring a pragmatic approach to solving problems and driving success.

Experienced professional specializing in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing within the Microsoft ecosystem with 5 years experience . Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, particularly drawn to the cap... Show more

Christopher Nwosu-Madueke

Christopher Nwosu-Madueke

Christopher is a mobile engineer passionate about creating innovative apps that solve real-world problems. He's a natural storyteller who loves simplifying complex concepts so they are easy to understand while delivering exceptional user experiences.

Christopher is a mobile engineer passionate about creating innovative apps that solve real-world problems. He's a natural storyteller who loves simplifying complex concepts so they are easy to understand while delivering exceptional user experiences. Show more

Gareth Thomas

Gareth Thomas

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

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

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

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

Eirini Kostelidou

Eirini Kostelidou

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

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

Pamela Amann

Pamela Amann

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

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

Emmanuel Amoako

Emmanuel Amoako

Emmanuel has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics / Business Central environment for over 12 years. Including more than 5 years active in the project business and responsible for holistic solution concepts. Emmanuel currently represents CKL Software GmbH as Partner Manager and Senior Consultant.

Emmanuel has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics / Business Central environment for over 12 years. Including more than 5 years active in the project business and responsible for holistic solution concepts. Emmanuel currently rep... Show more

David Nnamdi

David Nnamdi

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

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

Krishnaraj A P

Krishnaraj A P

Biomedical engineer by study, retail business manager by profession, artist by consistently choosing to not confine my thoughts within. Now a postgraduate student in information design where I hope to learn a lot and get experience on the industry, collaborate with talented peers to make beautiful, useful and fun things that aim to make the world an easier place to live in.

The theme of my life is to add a little bit of humour, grounded ness and unique takes to anything I do or make. Small waves.

Biomedical engineer by study, retail business manager by profession, artist by consistently choosing to not confine my thoughts within. Now a postgraduate student in information design where I hope to learn a lot and get experience on the industry, c... Show more

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