Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a coding boot camp, she freelanced as a developer, working across industries from finance to beekeeping (software). Her career has taken her through building web and mobile applications, working with startups, and navigating the fast-paced world of fintech. Now, she applies her skills in renewable energy, developing software to help drive a more sustainable future. Passionate about (computer) languages, AI, and community engagement, she loves both teaching and learning—especially when it means bridging the gap between seemingly unrelated fields.

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a co... Show more

Christophe is UCLA's Sustainability Analyst, contributing to efforts to coordinate and educate fellow Bruins on university sustainability policies and practices. He also writes the UCLA Sustainability newsletter, leads the reporting process for UCLA's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) submission, serves as Co-Chair of the UC-wide General Sustainability Performance Assessment/STARS Working Group, and co-manages the UCLA Green Events Certification program. Christophe holds a Master’s of Public Policy from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and B.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley. Outside of work, he's an avid follower of sports and politics and supporter of the arts and sustainable transportation!

Christophe is UCLA's Sustainability Analyst, contributing to efforts to coordinate and educate fellow Bruins on university sustainability policies and practices. He also writes the UCLA Sustainability newsletter, leads the reporting process for UCLA'... Show more

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

I’m an AI Practice Leader for Asia Pacific and Distinguished Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, based in Melbourne. I work on large-scale Sovereign AI Factory programs across Korea, Singapore and Southeast Asia.

My role spans architecture and delivery planning, from data-centre and GPU infrastructure through Kubernetes-based AI platforms, model serving, orchestration and production operations. I also focus on securing agentic systems, including Non-Human Identity, data-aware guardrails, MCP trust boundaries, runtime policy enforcement and risk-based human oversight.

I’m a named inventor on 25 patents and co-author of *Own Your AI: The Sovereign Stack Playbook*, and I regularly write and speak about AI infrastructure, security, governance and economics.

I’m an AI Practice Leader for Asia Pacific and Distinguished Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, based in Melbourne. I work on large-scale Sovereign AI Factory programs across Korea, Singapore and Southeast Asia. My role spans architecture... Show more

Stefan Jacobs has been working as a Lead Developer & Project Manager at Accso GmbH for almost 15 years. During this time, he has gained extensive experience with legacy systems, particularly those based on the Microsoft technology stack. These days, his main focus is on leadership and management, while he mostly pursues his passion for programming in his spare time.

Stefan is also a company spokesperson for sustainable and green software development, an advocate for diversity and mental health in the workplace, and the organizer of the CloudInfra Meetup in Cologne.
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Stefan Jacobs arbeitet seit fast 15 Jahren als Lead Developer & Projektmanager bei der Accso GmbH. In dieser Zeit hat er sich sehr vor allem sehr viel mit Legacy-Systemen rund um den Microsoft-Stack beschäftigt. Mittlerweile ist er hautpsächlich in der Führung unterwegs und geht seiner Leidenschaft, dem Programmieren, vor allem in der Freizeit nach.

Stefan ist außerdem Unternehmenssprecher für nachhaltige und grüne Software-Entwicklung, Advokat für Diversität und mentale Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz und er veranstaltet auch in Köln das CloudInfra-Meetup.

Stefan Jacobs has been working as a Lead Developer & Project Manager at Accso GmbH for almost 15 years. During this time, he has gained extensive experience with legacy systems, particularly those based on the Microsoft technology stack. These days, ... Show more

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect.
Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on Compute Services like Containers with Kubernetes cluster autoscaler and Karpenter, with the aim to reduce costs.
His aim is to help Platform engineering, other Solutions Architects and Applications teams to design, deploy and maintain the right architectures that align to the business goals and gains.

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect. Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on C... Show more

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012.
In her current role, Julie manages Fairfax County's Electric Vehicle Readiness Strategy, supports the Charge-Up Fairfax Program, Green Business Partners Program, and Energy Compass. She also serves on the Loudoun County Environmental Commission as their Clean Transportation Subject Matter Expert.
Throughout her career, Julie has focused on advancing sustainability and conservation initiatives across the Northern Virginia region.

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012. In he... Show more

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Chemical Society's Australian Student Chapter. Victor also engages in science communication through CSIRO's STEM Professionals program.

As a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, he enhances his digital literacy and incorporates computational chemistry into his research. Victor's active contributions to the Windows Insider Program earned him the 2023 Windows Insider Most Valuable Professional Award, a testament to his impact in the Windows community.

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Ch... Show more

Frank is always on the move and he brings that same drive to the teams he works with. His passion lies in technology, and he stays closely engaged with the latest developments in Azure and .NET. But he also understands that technology alone isn’t enough. His strong aversion to inefficiency has made him a firm advocate for DevOps.

Over the past few years, Frank has been actively implementing DevOps practices at Luminis, helping teams embed these principles into their daily work.

His ambition goes beyond just writing code. As an architect, he focuses on helping clients improve efficiency through cloud-native solutions, always aiming for sustainable, long-term impact.

But having a good idea isn’t enough—you need to be able to share it. That’s why Frank enjoys speaking about his field, whether through blog posts or conference talks, actively contributing to the wider tech community.

Frank is always on the move and he brings that same drive to the teams he works with. His passion lies in technology, and he stays closely engaged with the latest developments in Azure and .NET. But he also understands that technology alone isn’t eno... Show more

Dale Hobbie is a multi-patented inventor, mission-critical systems architect, and the founder of Quantum HPC Infrastructure, LLC. With more than 35 years of experience in computational analytics and engineering, he has dedicated his career to solving complex challenges in Power, cooling, and compute reliability. His work focuses on autonomous class-compute infrastructure designed to operate independently while supporting AI, HPC, and quantum workloads. He brings a disciplined and methodical approach to engineering, shaped by decades of hands-on experience in environments where continuity and stability are essential.

Known professionally as D. James Hobbie, he is the inventor of the Cleanewable Hybrid platform, protected under U.S. Patents 11,233,405 B1 and 12,184,075 B1, with multiple continuation-in-part applications and registered trademarks. These innovations extend to carbon-integrated thermals, RTF materials processes, modular enclosure systems, and distributed micro-utility architectures. Hobbie developed this platform to integrate onsite multi-source power generation, advanced thermal loop control, and autonomous operational logic into a unified, repeatable system. His patented work provides a licensable technical foundation intended to support resilient compute environments under variable and demanding conditions.

James Hobbie is the architect of the Operation Quantum Marathon Corridor, a multi-state autonomous compute spine extending approximately 1,500 miles. This corridor was engineered to support federal, commercial, defense, and scientific computing requirements through onsite generation aggregators up to 500 MW+ and interoperable micro-utility frameworks. Hobbie designed the corridor to integrate fiber adjacency, sovereign routing logic, and unified mission continuity architecture across independent regions. The initiative responds to the limitations of grid-dependent infrastructure while maintaining scalability for future compute needs.

As the founder and managing director of Quantum HPC Infrastructure, LLC, Dale James Hobbie leads systems-level engineering governance, multidisciplinary project oversight, and corridor-scale development strategy. Hobbie oversees patent strategy, site modeling, infrastructure adjacency planning, and high-density thermal integration. Under his direction, the organization operates through a Master Project Management Office structure developed in financial partnership with Peter Georgiopoulos and supported by operations advisor Leo Vrondissis. This structure integrates expertise across energy systems, carbon integration, digital infrastructure, and mission-critical engineering while maintaining consistent execution standards.

Before founding QHPC, Hobbie spent over three decades as an independent consultant addressing high-risk, mission-critical reliability challenges across commercial, industrial, government, and defense-aligned environments. He became known as the engineer whom organizations relied upon when systems failed in ways others could not diagnose. His work included stabilizing mission-critical environments, identifying hidden reliability and team-based faults, redesigning obsolete systems, and implementing advanced Power-to-the-Nth pathways. These experiences directly shaped the autonomous class architectures he later codified into patent form.

Dale Hobbie continues to guide the expansion of autonomous-class infrastructure across the United States and allied regions. His engineering philosophy emphasizes systems intuition, long-range thinking, and a clear understanding of interconnected electrical, thermal, mechanical, and digital domains. Through ongoing work in sovereign compute strategy, carbon-integrated thermals, and next-generation enclosure systems, he remains focused on building infrastructure that operates independently and supports uninterrupted computing in future scenarios. He maintains a steady commitment to designing systems and teams that endure, adapt, and remain effective over time.

Dale Hobbie is a multi-patented inventor, mission-critical systems architect, and the founder of Quantum HPC Infrastructure, LLC. With more than 35 years of experience in computational analytics and engineering, he has dedicated his career to solving... Show more

Eduardo is a Senior Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA, working on the Cloud Native Technologies team. Eduardo has focused on enabling users to build and deploy containers on distributed environments.

Eduardo is a Senior Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA, working on the Cloud Native Technologies team. Eduardo has focused on enabling users to build and deploy containers on distributed environments. Show more

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams.

He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also strives to make IT infrastructures environmentally sustainable by driving a SIG dedicated to this topic in his company.

Outside of work, he trains like an athlete: combining trail running, backcountry skiing and street lifting which take most of his free time.

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams. He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also ... Show more

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data.

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data. Show more

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterprises, delivering real-world impact through deep learning, computer vision, and scalable MLOps pipelines.

Currently, at Schneider Electric, I'm a part of the Global Finance team working on AI-based solutions for financial intelligence. Previously, I led aerial imagery computer vision-based pipelines at MGGP Aero and developed end-to-end MLOps infrastructure at AI Clearing. My academic work at Shanghai Jiao Tong University focused on deep learning models for mammographic diagnostics where I published research articles at international IEEE conferences.

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterp... Show more

Joshua Johnson is an American technology executive who serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries, a company founded in September 2017 and headquartered in Washington, Missouri, specializing in sustainable AI innovation to address environmental challenges through ethical, eco-friendly artificial intelligence solutions focused on accessibility, privacy, and open-source technologies. As CTO since the company's inception, Johnson architects next-generation emerging technologies and AI solutions, leading TREE Industries' efforts to integrate sustainability first principles into AI development for global problem-solving, including advancements in voice-powered tools, 3D avatars with open-source AI assistants, and collaborative virtual beings. His notable public contributions, documented since 2017, include spearheading the release of TREE's first video game, Ultimate Disc Golf, in December 2019; developing a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI in February 2020; creating the first 3D avatars integrated with the Mycroft AI assistant in March 2021; launching a desktop control skill for Mycroft AI in June 2021; and developing BlenderGPT, an AI tool for generative 3D modeling, which was featured in NVIDIA's 2023 SIGGRAPH keynote, all emphasizing ethical and environmentally conscious tech innovation. Johnson is further distinguished in the field by his role in collaborations, such as TREE Industries' partnership with Fable on AI-driven projects, and his co-founding of Geppetto AI to advance real-time AI applications.

Joshua Johnson's early career in the technology sector began with roles focused on web development and software engineering, laying the foundation for his later work in AI and sustainable technologies. Alongside his role at TREE Industries, he founded and continues to lead eClarity Web Solutions, where he serves as CEO, assisting businesses and individuals in developing modern content management system (CMS)-powered websites. In this position, Johnson specialized in technologies such as Joomla!, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Flash AS3, and HTML5, gaining expertise in web design and development over several years.These early experiences honed his skills in programming and digital solutions, enabling him to tackle more complex technical challenges in subsequent roles. Although specific timelines for his initial positions are not widely documented, his work at eClarity represented a key period of skill development in software engineering and client-facing tech services before transitioning to executive leadership in AI innovation.

Leadership at TREE Industries

Joshua Johnson was appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries upon its founding in September 2017, where he has led the technical direction since inception. In this executive role, Johnson has focused on initial team-building efforts and aligning the company's technological vision with sustainable AI goals aimed at addressing environmental challenges through ethical and eco-friendly solutions. Key leadership milestones under Johnson's tenure include overseeing the expansion of research and development (R&D) activities from 2018 onward, such as the company's joining of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce in February 2018 to foster industry collaborations and the development of innovative AI tools, including a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI in February 2020. By 2021, his strategic guidance contributed to further R&D growth, exemplified by the creation of 3D avatars integrated with Mycroft AI in March 2021, the release of a desktop control skill for Mycroft AI in June 2021, and the prototyping of an AI virtual being capable of real-time 3D art generation in August 2021 as part of TREE Industries' entry into The Culture DAO. These efforts highlight Johnson's role in hiring key engineers and forming partnerships with environmental and tech organizations to scale sustainable AI initiatives. Johnson's strategic initiatives have emphasized eco-friendly practices, including the implementation of sustainable operations in data centers and AI development processes, though specific budgets remain undisclosed in public records. His leadership has driven organizational growth, positioning TREE Industries as a leader in green AI technologies headquartered in Washington, Missouri.

Innovations in AI Sustainability

As CTO of TREE Industries, Joshua Johnson leads efforts to integrate sustainability principles into AI development, focusing on ethical and eco-friendly artificial intelligence solutions.

Key Projects and Initiatives:

Joshua Johnson has led several AI-driven projects at TREE Industries since joining as CTO in 2017, aligning with the company's vision for sustainable AI innovation to address environmental challenges through ethical and eco-friendly solutions. One notable initiative is the development of Ultimate Disc Golf, a video game incorporating AI and machine learning elements, launched in December 2019. This project aimed to advance accessible gaming technologies while exploring AI applications in simulation and real-time environments, with Johnson discussing its integration of AI for enhanced user experiences during a 2020 podcast interview. The effort contributed to TREE Industries' broader portfolio in ethical AI for entertainment, though specific environmental impact metrics were not publicly detailed. In 2021, Johnson oversaw the creation of DeepSpeech-based automatic speech systems for games, focusing on open-source AI to enable voice interactions in virtual environments. This initiative sought to promote affordable and privacy-focused AI tools, developed as part of TREE's commitment to socially responsible technology, with outcomes including prototypes for real-time 3D art creation. The project underscored ethical considerations in AI deployment for gaming industries.[More recently, in 2024, Johnson collaborated with Fable on an AI project bringing the Sam Altman saga to life through advanced chatbots, emphasizing innovative storytelling via eco-friendly AI practices. According to a Forbes article, these chatbots represented non-traditional applications, highlighting TREE Industries' role in sustainable AI collaborations that minimize computational waste. The partnership demonstrated measurable advancements in ethical AI for narrative simulations. Additionally, under Johnson's leadership, TREE Industries advanced the Unreal Agent plugin in 2025, an open-source AI copilot for Unreal Engine 5 that automates tasks like level design and content generation to optimize development workflows. This tool aims to reduce energy-intensive manual processes, supporting green AI goals through efficient, real-time integrations, with its GitHub release fostering community-driven sustainable innovations.

Industry Influence:

Joshua Johnson has exerted influence in the sustainable AI sector through his thought leadership and participation in high-profile industry events. As CTO of TREE Industries, he spoke at the AI Film and Games Festival in San Francisco in 2023 and GatherVerse Summit 2025.This engagement underscores his role in promoting ethical AI practices that align with environmental goals, as TREE Industries emphasizes "Sustainability First" in its operations. In advisory capacities, Johnson serves as the Interoperability Committee Lead at The Culture DAO since April 2022, contributing to standards development in emerging technologies, including AI interoperability that supports sustainable applications. Johnson's contributions extend to open-source initiatives that advance sustainable AI tools. Under his technical guidance at TREE Industries, the company developed and released open-source projects such as 3D avatars integrated with Mycroft AI, a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI, and a desktop control skill for Mycroft, all launched between 2020 and 2021 to make advanced technologies more accessible and environmentally responsible. These efforts have been adopted in communities focused on conversational AI, promoting energy-efficient offline processing solutions that reduce computational waste. Additionally, TREE's early involvement in open-source speech systems like DeepSpeech has influenced game development and AI applications with lower environmental footprints.Through these activities, Johnson has shaped industry discussions on sustainable AI, as evidenced by his commentary in media outlets like Forbes, where he highlighted innovative AI collaborations that prioritize ethical and eco-friendly advancements. His work has contributed to TREE Industries' promotion of AI adoption among local businesses via chamber of commerce memberships, fostering wider sectoral shifts toward sustainability.

Joshua Johnson is an American technology executive who serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries, a company founded in September 2017 and headquartered in Washington, Missouri, specializing in sustainable AI innovation to addr... Show more

Petar Georgiev is the VP Corporate Affairs 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 VP Corporate Affairs 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 proj... Show more

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, containerization, and serverless architectures. His interests span serverless, event-driven architecture, CAD, CAM, CAE, and robotics. He is 5x AWS Certified and 1x Hashicorp Certified. He is an AWS Community Builder in the AWS Serverless Category. Oluwasegun Adedigba is also a Mechanical Engineer. His hobbies include playing football and basketball.

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, co... Show more

Philip Obiorah is a Data Scientist, Co-Organizer PyData Milton Keynes , Lead of GDG Cloud Port Harcourt, a Google Explore ML Facilitator, and a researcher with interests in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. He is a former Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom, and currently serves as a Learning Development Coach in Computing at the University of Buckingham. An Oracle Certified Professional and a member of the British Computer Society, Philip has a diverse academic and professional background.

Philip holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt. In addition, he has earned two Master's degrees: an MSc in Applied Data Science from the University of Buckingham, graduating with distinction, and an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt. He also holds a BA in Philosophy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria.

Philip is deeply committed to community development and has volunteered extensively to mentor participants in AI and data science programs through initiatives like AI School Africa, the Google Africa Developers Scholarship, and Google Explore ML with Crowdsource. His academic contributions include several research publications, notably "Topic Modeling Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation & Multinomial Logistic Regression," published in the Journal of Digital Innovations & Contemporary Research in Science, Engineering & Technology (Vol. 10, No. 4).

Philip’s efforts have earned him numerous accolades. He was a Global Nominee at NASA SpaceApps 2018 and received the Tech Social Impact Icon (Green) Award in 2022 from Techrity. He was also honored with a special plaque from Google Developer Groups for fostering a vibrant developer community at GDG Cloud Port Harcourt.

Passionate about teaching, community building, and bridging the gap between academia and the tech industry, Philip is dedicated to continuing his impactful journey and achieving even greater milestones in the future.

Philip Obiorah is a Data Scientist, Co-Organizer PyData Milton Keynes , Lead of GDG Cloud Port Harcourt, a Google Explore ML Facilitator, and a researcher with interests in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. He is a former Graduate Te... Show more

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliver, and operate software.
I work hands-on with engineering teams, coach leadership, and speak at conferences to challenge outdated assumptions and share lessons from the field.
🗺️ International experience. Polyglot. Opinionated, but always curious.
🎤 Speaker on topics like digital platforms, team dynamics, and sustainable software.
🌻 Occasionally philosophical

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliv... Show more

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solutions, multi-agent AI systems, aligning AI strategy with business goals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial impact. Recognised Microsoft AI MVP (5years), mentor, established conference speaker (Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits), and community leader (organiser of Data Science London, 10k+ members). Passionate about responsible AI, sustainability, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

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I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian populations. In 2023, I co-led a statewide campaign to pass Public Act No. 23-143, Connecticut's “Lights Out bill,” which requires CT state agencies to turn off unnecessary lights by 11pm for birds. As a policy researcher at the Yale Bird-friendly Building Initiative, I co-authored 'Building Safer Cities for Birds: How Cities Are Leading the Way on Bird-Friendly Building Policy." I routinely testify and submit public comments on municipal and institutional lighting plans. I hold an MA in cultural history from the University of Chicago and an MDiv in religion & ecology from Yale University.

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I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a research in computer vision applied in medecine. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator.

I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a research in computer vision applied in medecine. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator. Show more

Josefin Hahn is a certified nature mental trainer with professional roots as a lawyer in the field of renewable energies. From this time, she knows exactly what mental load, high pressure and complex decisions mean. Today, she combines nature awareness, mental self-management and mindfulness to help people achieve greater inner peace, strength and relaxed thinking – in a working world that is often fast-paced and demanding. She also works as a coach and speaker.

Josefin Hahn is a certified nature mental trainer with professional roots as a lawyer in the field of renewable energies. From this time, she knows exactly what mental load, high pressure and complex decisions mean. Today, she combines nature awarene... Show more

Bikash Agrawal is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data solutions, supported by a Ph.D. in "Scalable Data Processing and Analytical Approach for Big Data Cloud Platform." As the Head of Research and Development at Simplifai, Bikash leads efforts in building innovative data products leveraging deep learning and NLP, while his prior role as Chief Data Scientist saw him driving automation initiatives across various sectors. With notable contributions at organizations like DNV GL and the University of Stavanger, as well as co-founding Boost AI, Bikash's entrepreneurial spirit and expertise continue to shape advancements in AI and Big Data, making him a pivotal figure in the data-driven landscape.

Bikash Agrawal is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data solutions, supported by a Ph.D. in "Scalable Data Processing and Analytical Approach for Big Data Cloud Platform." As the Head of Re... Show more

As a Python developer with years of experience in AI, ML, and data science, I have a passion for developing innovative solutions that integrate emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and metaverse applications for augmented reality and virtual reality.

In addition to my expertise in developing cutting-edge technology, I also have experience in the development of mechanical applications and goods in research, which has resulted in the filing of two patents in the waste management sector(waste segregation, automation with AI, Image processing, and embedded system). I have also published a few studies in the field of energy, highlighting my diverse technical background.

As a problem solver, I enjoy working with new ideas and finding creative solutions to challenging issues. My skills in mechanical design and analysis, mechatronics, Ansible robotics automation, and engineering allow me to approach problems from a unique perspective and provide effective solutions.

One of my proudest achievements was the successful application of two patents, which received funding from the Government of India (DST), highlighting my ability to not only develop innovative ideas but also bring them to fruition.

As a Python developer, I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations and provide value to clients. With a passion for innovation and problem-solving, I look forward to working with others in the industry to drive the development of cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future.

I started AI development in my college 2nd year so my personal experience would be 4+ years. whereas my professional experience is 2+ years in this field.

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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

Roland Aksanti Myaka is a software developer and a student at the University of Official University of Bukavu (UOB), as well as a member of GDG On Campus UOB. He is interested in the Android ecosystem, software architecture, and the development of modern, performance-oriented applications.

He is the founder of Edunet(visit at edunete.netlify.app), an academic platform built for UOB students, which he uses as an experimental environment for web and mobile development.

You can read more about him at https://rolandmyaka.netlify.app.

His work focuses on building efficient software solutions and integrating platform-level changes into real-world applications.

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A software engineer, community builder, and growing leader who loves organizing events and bringing people together. I am currently a finalist pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Makerere University, dedicated to driving collaboration and innovation within the tech ecosystem.

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Hello, i'm a french Android developer at Leboncoin, where I actively contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative solutions. I am deeply invested in promoting eco-friendly practices within my company and beyond by aligning technological advancements with environmental responsibility.

Hello, i'm a french Android developer at Leboncoin, where I actively contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative solutions. I am deeply invested in promoting eco-friendly practices within my company and beyond by aligning technologica... Show more

Biomedical Engineer | PhD in Computational Medicine @ Imperial College London | CEO & Co-Founder @ CycleAI | Global Shaper @ London | Forbes 30 Under 30

Biomedical Engineer | PhD in Computational Medicine @ Imperial College London | CEO & Co-Founder @ CycleAI | Global Shaper @ London | Forbes 30 Under 30 Show more