Energy & Basic Resources

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

Mike Hatch

Mike Hatch

I have had the joy of working in Architect roles for 20 years, and 30+ years in IT, managing enterprise systems across startups and large enterprises including 18 years at Microsoft. I've been lucky to work in Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain, Automotive, and Energy & Utilities businesses. I am passionate about teamwork, creativity, and innovation.

I have had the joy of working in Architect roles for 20 years, and 30+ years in IT, managing enterprise systems across startups and large enterprises including 18 years at Microsoft. I've been lucky to work in Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain, Au... Show more

Gianvito Colucci

Gianvito Colucci

I am an Energy and Nuclear Engineer, currently involved in a PhD program in Energetics (37° cycle) on energy system optimization models (ESOMs), at Politecnico di Torino and in collaboration with Università di Torino. My research activities mainly deal with technological modeling in ESOMs at National and European level. In particular, my work is focused on:
-Development and extension of hydrogen and synfuel value chain modeling
-Maintenance and development of the TEMOA-Italy model instance
-Maintenance and development of the TIMES-Italy model, in collaboration with ENEA
-Maintenance and development of the ETM, in collaboration with EUROfusion
-Joint analysis of energy security and material security issues, in collaboration with RUB

I am an Energy and Nuclear Engineer, currently involved in a PhD program in Energetics (37° cycle) on energy system optimization models (ESOMs), at Politecnico di Torino and in collaboration with Università di Torino. My research activities mainly de... Show more

Valerio De Angelis

Valerio De Angelis

Dr. De Angelis joined Sandia National Labs in 2020. He is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff and Manager of the Power Electronics group. His team develops open-source energy storage systems. Before Sandia, he was Director of the City University of New York Energy Institute and co-founder of Urban Electric Power, which commercializes the batteries invented at CUNY. Before then, he founded Mindflash – a leading provider of online training platforms acquired by Applied Training Systems.

Dr. De Angelis joined Sandia National Labs in 2020. He is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff and Manager of the Power Electronics group. His team develops open-source energy storage systems. Before Sandia, he was Director of the City Unive... Show more

Kim LUU

Kim LUU

Parul Singh

Parul Singh

Parul Singh is a Senior Software Engineer in the emerging technologies group within the Red Hat Office of the CTO. She is responsible for researching emerging technology trends and developing cloud-native prototypes that address the identified challenges and opportunities and inform Red Hat's technology strategy. Currently, Parul is working in the Sustainability team and incubating tools and technologies to enable green and energy efficient computing.

Parul Singh is a Senior Software Engineer in the emerging technologies group within the Red Hat Office of the CTO. She is responsible for researching emerging technology trends and developing cloud-native prototypes that address the identified challe... Show more

Akanksha Tyagi

Akanksha Tyagi

An experimental chemist by training, Akanksha's research at CEEW strives to make India's clean energy transition responsible and inclusive. It involves enabling a circular economy in RE sectors, estimating the employment co-benefits of RE technologies, and developing solutions to make large-scale RE deployment responsible. She has also led some of The Council’s work on critical minerals and supply chains, grid integration and techno-economic analysis of RE technologies and batteries.
She holds a Doctorate in Human and Environmental Studies from Kyoto University, Japan.

An experimental chemist by training, Akanksha's research at CEEW strives to make India's clean energy transition responsible and inclusive. It involves enabling a circular economy in RE sectors, estimating the employment co-benefits of RE technologie... Show more

Seth Dobrin

Seth Dobrin

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursuit of AI-enabled transformation, culminating in his role as IBM's inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, where he effectively integrated AI initiatives into complex business ecosystems.

Before this, as Chief Data Officer at IBM's Software Group, he was instrumental in modernizing the business through data-driven insights. His unique, human-centered approach to AI strategy and its application has helped transform global corporations and propelled a more people-focused AI discourse in the industry.

An ardent advocate of responsible and inclusive AI, Dr. Dobrin served as President of the Responsible AI Institute and actively supports Women Leaders in Data and AI. His transformative contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including AIConics Innovator of the Year and recognition amongst the Top 10 Most Influential Chief AI Officers and Top 50 Tech Entrepreneurs in 2023.

Dobrin's multidisciplinary approach is grounded in his scientific background, holding a Doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University. This and his business acumen inform his impactful work at the nexus of AI, data, and business transformation.

His inspirational leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and human-centric approach to AI underscore his profound influence on ethical AI development worldwide.

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursui... Show more

Luca Montanari

Luca Montanari

I am an altruist, seeking common prosperity and a brilliant future for humankind. I believe in welcoming diversities and strive to create inclusive and supportive environments as a key to enable people to fully express their potential. I enthusiastically sustain and promote agility since I discovered that its underlying values align with my own and create distributed wellness.

I have an analytic mind, I like to generate and explore, and have an unusual socio-emotional reciprocity. I am neurodivergent, this gives me special abilities and vulnerabilities like lateral thinking, seeing patterns that others may miss and focusing on peculiarities. Sometimes I struggle in social situations and lose focus.

I am an altruist, seeking common prosperity and a brilliant future for humankind. I believe in welcoming diversities and strive to create inclusive and supportive environments as a key to enable people to fully express their potential. I enthusiastic... Show more

Devandran Karunakaran

Devandran Karunakaran

Devandran Karunakaran, a native of Singapore, was born and raised in a bustling urban environment that housed one of the world's largest and busiest ports. The vibrant economic activities revolving around import and export served as an initial inspiration for his legal career. During his early years as a lawyer, he specialized in representing clients in ship financing deals while guiding offshore and renewable energy companies.

Growing up, Devandran experienced a loving and joyful childhood. His mother, a talented chef specializing in authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, and his father, a headmaster at an international school, created a nurturing home environment. Singapore is home to a large extended family with whom Devandran maintains strong connections.

Upon completing his mandatory national service at 21, Karunakaran relocated to the United Kingdom to pursue his professional aspirations and independence.

Devandran Karunakaran, a native of Singapore, was born and raised in a bustling urban environment that housed one of the world's largest and busiest ports. The vibrant economic activities revolving around import and export served as an initial inspir... Show more

Somil Nishar

Somil Nishar

​Somil is a global smart automation engineer that creates user-friendly interfaces that revolutionize warehouse operations. His focus is on optimizing processes, increasing efficiency, and empowering logistics professionals with intuitive automation solutions. Whether it's intelligent inventory management, robotic picking, or smart tracking systems, he strive to push boundaries and make warehouse automation seamless and transformative.

​Somil is a global smart automation engineer that creates user-friendly interfaces that revolutionize warehouse operations. His focus is on optimizing processes, increasing efficiency, and empowering logistics professionals with intuitive automation ... Show more

Abdullahi Ibrahim

Abdullahi Ibrahim

CEO/Founder Foonange Resources, an IoT leaner, Co-Founder Youth Renaissance Club, A Political Analyst, and Computer Leaner.

CEO/Founder Foonange Resources, an IoT leaner, Co-Founder Youth Renaissance Club, A Political Analyst, and Computer Leaner. Show more

Brian Ndegwa

Brian Ndegwa

Certified IBM AI ANALYST| C++ | ASSEMBLY | PYTHON |

Certified IBM AI ANALYST| C++ | ASSEMBLY | PYTHON | Show more

Nik - Shahriar Nikkhah

Nik - Shahriar Nikkhah

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." He is also a co-founder of "DataAccolade" and "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," with a focus on Microsoft Azure technologies. Nik has over 30 years of experience in the data field, beginning his career as a software developer and programmer. He quickly shifted his focus to backend products such as Synapse, Snowflake, SQL Server, AI, and Databricks, as well as business intelligence. After the advent of cloud/Azure technologies, he added Azure IoT products and Azure Stream Analytics to his list of expertise. You can learn more about him at his linkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikkhah/

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." He is also a co-founder of "DataAccolade" and "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," with a focus on Microsoft Azure technologies. Nik has over 30 years of e... Show more

Mary Fellowes

Mary Fellowes

Mary launched GreenWith Studio, a boutique sustainable fashion consultancy, after completing Cambridge University’s CISL programme on Sustainable Business Leadership. One major area of focus for GreenWith Studio is providing advisory and consulting services to technology disrupters, e-comm marketplaces and software companies in fashion to drive sustainability roadmaps. Recently, Mary and her team authored a white paper on technology and sustainability for the British Fashion Council.

Mary was formerly a Vogue Fashion Director + Editor, A-list celebrity stylist, Features Writer, Content Creator, who has lived+worked across UK, Europe, Asia and USA.

Mary launched GreenWith Studio, a boutique sustainable fashion consultancy, after completing Cambridge University’s CISL programme on Sustainable Business Leadership. One major area of focus for GreenWith Studio is providing advisory and consulting s... Show more

Sunita Sebastian

Sunita Sebastian

Sunita Sebastian is a seasoned design practitioner and leader with over 8 years of experience in driving meaningful impact. By aligning teams and clients, she empowers individuals to deliver their best in complex projects.

Sunita combines her expertise in product, customer experience, user experience, and service design with strong business acumen, translating design impact into measurable outcomes for transformational change in organizations of all sizes.

Outside of work, Sunita is a keen ocean outrigger canoer and kayaker, competing nationally and internationally. She finds solace and inspiration in the vastness of the ocean, further fueling her drive for exploration and pushing boundaries.

She excels in design leadership, coaching, and uplifting design capability, and looks to make design accessible to all to drive meaningful change for customers, employees, organisations, and the community. Sunita's multifaceted passions and dedication reflect her commitment to both professional excellence and personal fulfilment.

Sunita Sebastian is a seasoned design practitioner and leader with over 8 years of experience in driving meaningful impact. By aligning teams and clients, she empowers individuals to deliver their best in complex projects. Sunita combines her expe... Show more

Hans Vredeveld

Hans Vredeveld

Hans started working in the software industry 20+ years ago as a system administrator. Via application administration he soon moved into software development, where he was bitten by the C++ virus. Not wanting to be cured, he is always searching for the next cool thing C++.
Having worked at several companies in the past, Hans now works at CGI in the Netherlands, where he is improving a legacy system for managing high loads of HPC jobs. As part of his work, Hans is introducing modern C++ concepts in the code, and teaching his co-workers about it.
When not working or being otherwise engaged behind a computer, Hans prefers to be outdoors for sports, a walk or hiking in nature with friends.

Hans started working in the software industry 20+ years ago as a system administrator. Via application administration he soon moved into software development, where he was bitten by the C++ virus. Not wanting to be cured, he is always searching for t... Show more

Andri Yadi

Andri Yadi

Andri is a physicist, 2 decades of electronics and software engineer, 15 years being entrepreneur, and 11 years as Microsoft MVP. He and his team have been building real-world AI + IoT products across various industry verticals, from agriculture to industrial IoT.

Andri is a physicist, 2 decades of electronics and software engineer, 15 years being entrepreneur, and 11 years as Microsoft MVP. He and his team have been building real-world AI + IoT products across various industry verticals, from agriculture to i... Show more

Ambarish Ganguly

Ambarish Ganguly

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Marcel Vester

Marcel Vester

Programme manager for the Resource Wende, an initiative started in 4 EU countries to increase the awareness and mitigate the risks of resource scarcity. The sad war in Ukraine has only shown the tip of the iceberg. There are simply not enough resources to realise essential sustainability transitions AND accommodate worldwide exponential economic and prosperity growth. Europe needs to become much more resource efficient to prevent an overshoot and collapse scenario as already indicated 50 years ago in the Club of Rome report Limits to Growth.

Programme manager for the Resource Wende, an initiative started in 4 EU countries to increase the awareness and mitigate the risks of resource scarcity. The sad war in Ukraine has only shown the tip of the iceberg. There are simply not enough resourc... Show more

Luis Gomez

Luis Gomez

Just a DevOps!

DevOps Coach and Trainer
DASA Ambassador

Just a DevOps! DevOps Coach and Trainer DASA Ambassador Show more

Nonhlanhla Cynthia Mhlongo

Nonhlanhla Cynthia Mhlongo

Hustlepreneur, Founder, Social entrepreneur, Innovator, Technology Enthusiast and Climate Action Activist.

Hustlepreneur, Founder, Social entrepreneur, Innovator, Technology Enthusiast and Climate Action Activist. Show more

Mike Salisbury

Mike Salisbury

Mike started at the City and County of Denver as their Transportation Energy Lead in February of 2018. His focus is on promoting electric vehicles in all aspects of Denver’s work both within City operations and among the general public. Initiatives underway in Denver include:
• Expanding publicly available charging stations on City and private properties
• Expanding electrified mobility options
• Electrifying carshare vehicles
• Electrifying City fleet vehicles

Mike began working in the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project's Transportation program as a Program Associate in early 2009. In 2008, Mike received a Masters' degree from the University of Delaware's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy.
Previously Mike worked in the office of Congressman Mike Castle as a Fellow focused on energy and environmental issues, the League of Conservation Voters in Washington, D.C. and also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa.

Mike started at the City and County of Denver as their Transportation Energy Lead in February of 2018. His focus is on promoting electric vehicles in all aspects of Denver’s work both within City operations and among the general public. Initiatives... Show more

Satya Das

Satya Das

Eminent thought leader focusing on actionable solutions at the confluence of Climate Crisis, Conflict, and Corruption. Expert Futurecaster. Influential author. Seasoned strategist with service on 50+ government endeavours. Experienced Board leader in public, private, philanthropic organisations.

Eminent thought leader focusing on actionable solutions at the confluence of Climate Crisis, Conflict, and Corruption. Expert Futurecaster. Influential author. Seasoned strategist with service on 50+ government endeavours. Experienced Board leader in... Show more

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles.

Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads projects and strategic engagement in the context of more than 10 industry bodies in Europe, in North America and globally. Additionally, he spearheads AMPECO’s positioning on public policy matters as well as the company’s sustainability strategy.

Previous to his role at AMPECO, Petar has actively shaped Europe’s clean transportation policy during a four-year stint in Brussels. Through his understanding of macro-trends in the EV ecosystem, he has contributed to the finalisation of the EU Mobility Package and the formation of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

Petar has spoken at 100+ industry events in Europe, Asia and North America throughout his career - covering everything from roundtable discussions to major industry forums.

Petar Georgiev is the 2021 winner of the “EV Under 30 Star” award, which he received during the EV World Congress in Bristol (UK), and is also among the 2022 class of the Forbes Bulgaria "30 Under 30" ranking in the Science, Tech and Healthcare category. Petar has a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Bruges with a focus on energy and environmental policy.

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles. Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he lea... Show more

Patrick Friedrich

Patrick Friedrich

Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Consultant

Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Consultant Show more

Nicolas Grund Kristensen

Nicolas Grund Kristensen

Nicolas has been working with business management and development for more than 20 years, and has utilized digitalization tools in all aspects ranging from ERP to CRM.

He is dedicated to ensuring a high ROI on all implemented solutions, and delivers extensive knowledge within strategic devolopment, optimal deployment of technologies all combined with a strong commercial mindset.

With VRS we enable companies to release the full potential of their employees, while maintaining a positive and balanced work/life distribution for employees in a globalized environment.

Nicolas has been working with business management and development for more than 20 years, and has utilized digitalization tools in all aspects ranging from ERP to CRM. He is dedicated to ensuring a high ROI on all implemented solutions, and deliv... Show more

Hubert Liang

Hubert Liang

Experienced in leading Azure data engineering design, product ownership, management and delivery. Passion for doing things better and inquisitive. Striving towards multi-cloud.

Core capabilities:
- Solution oriented
- Implementation of balance between cost and efficiency
- Guide through change management
- Product ownership
- Growth mindset
- Delivery across cross-functional teams

Work History:

Data Engineering and Governance Manager -
Ports of Auckland

Data Engineering Chapter Lead / Business Intelligence Consultant / Data Engineer -
Genesis Energy

Chemist - Community

Experienced in leading Azure data engineering design, product ownership, management and delivery. Passion for doing things better and inquisitive. Striving towards multi-cloud. Core capabilities: - Solution oriented - Implementation of balance b... Show more

Patrick Gallucci

Patrick Gallucci

Patrick Gallucci is a Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert and Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. He has 25+ years’ experience working with data platforms including, Azure Data Services, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Hadoop, CosmosDB & Azure Data Lake Services. He is responsible for the technical architecture, governance, and service delivery quality for Data and Analytics Practice at HCHB.

Patrick Gallucci is a Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert and Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. He has 25+ years’ experience working with data platforms including, Azure Data Serv... Show more

Orlin Dimitrov

Orlin Dimitrov

More then 10 year in the field of robotics, 8 years with industrial hardware and equipment, 10 years free lector and teacher.

More then 10 year in the field of robotics, 8 years with industrial hardware and equipment, 10 years free lector and teacher. Show more

Jamey Johnston

Jamey Johnston

Jamey Johnston is a Senior Data Scientist/Engineer for a large independent O&G company. For over 25 years, he has worked for Fortune 500 companies architecting successful platforms in the cloud, on the edge and on-premises for BI reporting, statistical analysis, ML and AI. Lately, he spends his time in Azure, Python, R, Power BI, MS SQL and SAS JMP. He holds a BS in Spatial Analysis from LSU and a Masters of Science in Analytics from Texas A&M. He is a professor at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M in the MS Analytics program. He is active in his Local Groups in Houston, co-leader of the local Power BI users group and data analytics group. He regularly speaks and volunteers at PASS events.

Jamey Johnston is a Senior Data Scientist/Engineer for a large independent O&G company. For over 25 years, he has worked for Fortune 500 companies architecting successful platforms in the cloud, on the edge and on-premises for BI reporting, statistic... Show more

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