Environment & Cleantech

Skilled professionals dedicated to innovative technologies and practices that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability

Pascal Van Hentenryck

Pascal Van Hentenryck

Pascal Van Hentenryck is the director of Tech AI (the AI Hub at
Georgia Tech), the director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in
Optimization (AI4OPT), and the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and
Professor at Georgia Tech with appointments in the colleges of
engineering and computing. He was a professor of Computer Science at Brown University for over 20 years and led the optimization research group at the National ICT Research in Australia. His current research focuses on AI for Engineering with applications in energy systems, supply chains and logistics, manufacturing, health care, and mobility. Van Hentenryck is a pioneer of constraint programming, and he designed
several innovative optimization systems that have been in commercialuse for over 20 years. He is a fellow of AAAI and INFORMS.

Pascal Van Hentenryck is the director of Tech AI (the AI Hub at Georgia Tech), the director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT), and the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech with appointments in the... Show more

Kaye Hau

Kaye Hau

Kaye Hau is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sectors. Specializing in strategy, product development, government affairs, and business operations.

Kaye has successfully led cross-functional initiatives, spearheaded large-scale transformation programs, and secured public funding for strategic projects. Her expertise bridges technology, strategy and policy, enabling organizations to navigate regulatory landscapes and capitalize on market opportunities.

With a strong foundation in product innovation, Kaye has launched emerging technologies into market-ready solutions while building partnerships that drive growth and scalability. She holds an MBA from Singapore Management University and holds certifications in MSP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma and is a Registered Management Consultant.

Currently, she is the management partner of the consulting firm that she co-founded, and provides expert consultancy services to Technology companies within the ASEAN market, leading client engagements and interacting with C-Level Executives.

Kaye Hau is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sectors. Specializing in strategy, product development, government affairs, and business operations. Kaye has successfully led cros... Show more

M.J. Barrett

M.J. Barrett

Skillfully blending intuition and intellect, Dr. Barrett’s interdisciplinary environmental scholarship lays critical practical and theoretical groundwork for transformative sustainability learning and research methods that take seriously the agency of the natural world. Recent research focuses on what we can learn from professional animal communicators about bridging the human-nature divide, living beyond human exceptionalism, and working in collaboration with other species to achieve harmonious coexistence. Publications focus on transformative sustainability learning and intuitive interspecies communication. Dr. Barrett is an adjunct professor in the graduate School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. She holds degrees from Harvard, York, Queen’s and University of Regina. Her goal is to nurture ways of knowing and being where the more-than-human world is respected as intentional, intelligent and communicative. When not at her computer she can often be found getting to know her many more-than-human neighbours.

Skillfully blending intuition and intellect, Dr. Barrett’s interdisciplinary environmental scholarship lays critical practical and theoretical groundwork for transformative sustainability learning and research methods that take seriously the agency o... Show more

Jay Chen

Jay Chen

Jay Chen is a thought leader at the crossroads of technology, ethics, and community-building. With a deep background in web3, and spiritual guidance, Jay is pioneering efforts to integrate blockchain, NFTs, and Web3 into communities in ways that drive positive social impact. As the founder of the LightDao Project and a Web3 Chaplain, he is dedicated to ensuring that innovation aligns with ethical values. Jay is also a Legacy #0308 holder with @ForbesWeb3, the UK Partner at @Avatar_Dao, an advocate for @Tiny__Vikings, UK Lead at @CW3UK, and a proud member of @SuperTeamUK.

Jay Chen is a thought leader at the crossroads of technology, ethics, and community-building. With a deep background in web3, and spiritual guidance, Jay is pioneering efforts to integrate blockchain, NFTs, and Web3 into communities in ways that driv... Show more

Katherine Peralta

Katherine Peralta

Ingeniera Mecánica, desde el 2021 fui impulsada por la formación tecnica de GRID Alternatives orientada a cerrar las brechas de género en la industria solar, desde entonces me he desarrollado en los distintos campos de aplicación del diseño y ventas de proyectos de energía solar en dos empresas antes de unirme a la empresa de mi pareja en este mismo rubro Aulexsol S.A. , además he tenido la oportunidad de contribuir a la capacitacion de nuevos colaboradores de la transición energética nacional, y continuo con proyectos de especialización continua y divulgacion de las energías limpias y renovables.

Ingeniera Mecánica, desde el 2021 fui impulsada por la formación tecnica de GRID Alternatives orientada a cerrar las brechas de género en la industria solar, desde entonces me he desarrollado en los distintos campos de aplicación del diseño y ventas... Show more

Alimat Jimoh

Alimat Jimoh

Jimoh Oluwadamilola Alimat

I am a 22-year-old Geology student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, with a deep-rooted passion for exploring the Earth, from its rocks to its vast natural systems and an even deeper commitment to empowering young people to figure life out early, regardless of their course of study or background.

As someone navigating both the world of geosciences and the realities of life as a young Nigerian, I understand the confusion, pressure, and uncertainty many students and recent graduates face. Whether it’s choosing the right career path, handling job rejections, or feeling unprepared for the future, I’ve been there, and I’m here to help others move forward with clarity and confidence.

My passion lies at the intersection of geoscience education, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. I believe that geosciences are not just about studying the Earth, but about understanding the role we play in preserving it, and equipping the next generation with the mindset and skills to lead in this mission.

Through speaking, writing, and mentoring, I help students and graduates unlock their potential, discover purpose-driven careers, and position themselves for global opportunities, especially in a world transitioning toward cleaner, more sustainable energy systems.

I’m driven by a vision: to raise a generation of young Africans who are scientifically informed, socially aware, and strategically prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future both in geoscience and beyond.

Jimoh Oluwadamilola Alimat I am a 22-year-old Geology student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, with a deep-rooted passion for exploring the Earth, from its rocks to its vast natural systems and an even deeper commitment to empowering y... Show more

Jamie Abrahams

Jamie Abrahams

I’m the cofounder of a tech agency, Freely Give, focusing on native Drupal CRM and business applications. Recently become obsessed with AI. Spearheading AI in Starshot.

I’m a maintainer of the AI module but not a programmer.

Born in Tokyo, Grew up in London but mum is from Singapore!

I’m the cofounder of a tech agency, Freely Give, focusing on native Drupal CRM and business applications. Recently become obsessed with AI. Spearheading AI in Starshot. I’m a maintainer of the AI module but not a programmer. Born in Tokyo, Grew... Show more

Trippy Seer

Trippy Seer

Passionate base builder deeply immersed in diverse communities, building connections, and creating onchain art.

Passionate base builder deeply immersed in diverse communities, building connections, and creating onchain art. Show more

Tanuj Samaddar

Tanuj Samaddar

Tanuj Samaddar is an Indian artist and youth leader.

Tanuj Samaddar is an Indian artist and youth leader. Show more

Gonzalo Figueroa

Gonzalo Figueroa

Gonzalo Figueroa es emprendedor digital a nivel internacional y consultor en negocios y autor del libro ¨Innovadores en Acción"

Es director de ClickOnLine. Digital Solutions, consultora IT que ha fundado varias startups, entre ellas PowerHub.Network, una comunidad internacional de networking para emprendedores y empresas de servicios profesionales. Está complementada con una App con IA, el «Business MatchMaking», que agiliza la conexión entre los miembros en base a intereses y objetivos de negocio de estos. Este emprendimiento ha tenido impacto y cobertura en grandes medios internacionales como los diarios La Nación (en Argentina) y El Pais (en España).

Tiene estudios de posgrado en Liderazgo de Proyectos en UC Berkeley (EE. UU.) y de grado en Sistemas, con orientación en desarrollo de Software, se encuentra en continua formación en negocios, emprendedurismo y startups.

Gonzalo Figueroa es emprendedor digital a nivel internacional y consultor en negocios y autor del libro ¨Innovadores en Acción" Es director de ClickOnLine. Digital Solutions, consultora IT que ha fundado varias startups, entre ellas PowerHub.Net... Show more

Dr. Stefan T. Siegel

Dr. Stefan T. Siegel

Education Researcher & Lecturer 👨‍🏫
@HSGStGallen 🇨🇭 | Researching #educationaltheory #educationalmyths #educationalmedia | Enjoying #highered #sustainability #openscience

🧠#PKM Nerd using #ObsidianMD

#Hochschuldidaktik #Hochschullehre #Nachhaltigkeit #Erziehung #Bildung #Lehren #Lernen #Evidence #Misconceptions #Bildungsmedien #Videos #PKM #OER #sotl #academicdevelopment

Education Researcher & Lecturer 👨‍🏫 @HSGStGallen 🇨🇭 | Researching #educationaltheory #educationalmyths #educationalmedia | Enjoying #highered #sustainability #openscience 🧠#PKM Nerd using #ObsidianMD #Hochschuldidaktik #Hochschullehre #Na... Show more

Alison Cuffley

Alison Cuffley

Alison joined JGI after a decade of working with SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country to improve and develop their decolonization and equity policies, especially as they related to OneHealth and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities. They hold a unique lived experience from both their German/Ukrainian immigrant settler family as well as their relations of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Alison is a certified Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) planner, and is passionate about uplifting Indigenous-led land care practices and promoting Ethical Space and Etuaptmumk (two-eyed seeing) in all of their work. Alison resides on, and will be working from, the unceded and shared territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples – xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples of Skwxwú7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish) Nation.

Alison joined JGI after a decade of working with SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country to improve and develop their decolonization and equity policies, especially as they related to OneHealth and respectful relationships with Indigenous commu... Show more

Lars Grønkjær Olsen

Lars Grønkjær Olsen

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few)

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few) Show more

Ratnadeep Debnath

Ratnadeep Debnath

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time, he loves to grow organic vegetables for his family and friends.

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time... Show more

Navya Jammalamadaka

Navya Jammalamadaka

I am a software engineer at Microsoft, and I support the Windows and Devices organization. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, optimizing data infrastructure, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive actionable insights.

With expertise in Python, Java, and SQL, I work with many big data frameworks and cloud technologies to build efficient and high-performance data solutions. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and am committed to delivering impactful, data-driven innovations.

I am always eager to explore new opportunities that allow me to apply my skills, drive business impact, and grow professionally in achieving corporate goals.

I am a software engineer at Microsoft, and I support the Windows and Devices organization. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, o... Show more

Sylvain Chery

Sylvain Chery

Since the creation of Agile Partner in 2004, Sylvain Chery has focused on helping many businesses in Luxembourg adopt Agile values and methods. Since 2016 he is committed to CSR and Sustainable IT.
His purpose is to find the right balance between the development of digital technology, the well-being of people and the respect of our Planet.

Since the creation of Agile Partner in 2004, Sylvain Chery has focused on helping many businesses in Luxembourg adopt Agile values and methods. Since 2016 he is committed to CSR and Sustainable IT. His purpose is to find the right balance between th... Show more

Claire Fletcher-Harris

Claire Fletcher-Harris

Claire is a software developer turned site reliability engineer with an interdisciplinary background well known for combining science and technology. A frequent volunteer with over five years experience in community building, she began contributing to the CNCF more than a year ago, and has spent most of that as a TAG working group chair. As a long-time advocate for marginalised communities, Claire aims to become the voice she was looking for at the start of her career: creating welcoming spaces where accessibility, equal opportunity and environmental sustainability are high priorities.

Claire is a software developer turned site reliability engineer with an interdisciplinary background well known for combining science and technology. A frequent volunteer with over five years experience in community building, she began contributing t... Show more

Wieneke Keller

Wieneke Keller

Wieneke is a pragmatic leader who loves innovation. 15+ years experience in agile IT Architecture and scaling IT teams

Wieneke is a pragmatic leader who loves innovation. 15+ years experience in agile IT Architecture and scaling IT teams Show more

Andrés Barentin

Andrés Barentin

Founding partner and CEO of Dhemax since 2005. He has over 18 years of experience in energy management and over 12 years of experience in electromobility. With his team, he has been involved in emblematic electromobility projects in Chile, contributed to various aspects of Chilean electromobility regulation and, most recently, has worked in Latin American regulatory and technical aspects of electromobility. He has led and participated in the installation and rollout of over 500 heavy fleet chargers, the introduction of more than 1.500 electric buses in public transportation, new charging technologies, V2G tests and definition of public policies and regulations to guarantee an organic and interoperable development of electromobility. He was advisor of senator Antonio Horvath and is also head of technical, president of the Chilean Electromobility Association (AVEC) and president of the Latinamerican Sustainable Mobility Association (ALAMOS). He also supports the operations of CharIn in Chile, as ambassador of CharIn for this country. Andres is electronic engineer of Santa Maria University, one of the most prestigious institutions in Latin America.

Founding partner and CEO of Dhemax since 2005. He has over 18 years of experience in energy management and over 12 years of experience in electromobility. With his team, he has been involved in emblematic electromobility projects in Chile, contribute... Show more

Tim Huckaby

Tim Huckaby

Tim Huckaby is an industry luminary focused on AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AR/MR, Data Visualization, & Edge computing.

Mr. Huckaby has over 35 years of technology experience including serving on a server product team as a development lead on an architecture team at Microsoft. Mr. Huckaby worked on some famous and not so famous Microsoft Server products in the late nineties where, as a young man he learned how scalable enterprise software is built. Mr. Huckaby is a Microsoft Global RD, a Microsoft AI MVP and serves on many councils and boards like the Microsoft Application Development Partner Advisory Council.

Having worked for or with Microsoft for over 25 years, Mr. Huckaby has been on stage with and done numerous keynote demos for many Microsoft executives including Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer and many other Microsoft and other technology executives over a 20+ year speaking career. Mr. Huckaby has been awarded many times for the highest rated technical & industry presentations and keynotes for Microsoft and many other vertical (retail, hospitality, healthcare, etc.) & technology conferences like CES and events all around the world. Mr. Huckaby is consistently rated in the top 10% of all speakers at these events and is frequently the top-rated speaker.

Mr. Huckaby is an accomplished writer having been published thousands of times including authoring 3 books, hundreds of magazine articles and hundreds of internet publications. Mr. Huckaby frequently works directly with the Technology Press and financial analyst community on technical messaging and industry comprehension.

Mr. Huckaby’s expertise encompasses Emerging Experiences in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision on MSFT and Intel (OpenVino), Machine Learning, Enterprise LLM Wrapper Applications, Touch & Gesture systems, Voice Recognition, AR&VR, Holographic, Neural, Demographic, Emotional, demographic & Face and Object Recognition and other futuristic interfaces as applied by a number of compelling software technologies on many hardware platforms on a broad spectrum of devices.

Mr. Huckaby was deemed a “Pioneer of the Smart Client Revolution” by the press. Mr. Huckaby’s uncanny prediction of locally installed, native application dominance (ie: Apps on smartphones) in spite of a significant trend towards web application popularity became true. This prediction of “The Smart Client Revolution” was the predecessor to the app store phenomena we see today where applications are downloaded from an application store and installed natively on a smart phone device or tablet as contrasted to using web applications in a browser.

In 1999 Mr. Huckaby founded InterKnowlogy, a worldwide leader in custom application development. InterKnowlogy builds enterprise software for companies large and small all over the world. IK has delivered countless consumer quality desktop, web & mobile experiences with enterprise grade scalability earning customers 100’s of millions in revenue. With expertise in AI, Computer Vision, 3D, data visualization, & AR/MR InterKnowlogy is uniquely positioned to build v1 product with emerging technology. Mr. Huckaby served as InterKnowlogy’s board chair and chief technical strategist before he sold his membership interest in the Company in December of 2021.

In 2011 Mr. Huckaby founded Actus Interactive Software, which licensed a suite of computer vision-based software products. In 2015 Actus was transformed into VSBLTY which went public in 2019. VSBLTY has a suite of retail & security products distributed worldwide that does analytics by audience measurement, sentiment analysis and object recognition through computer vision within interactive digital signage solutions. VSBLTY also offers a SAAS licensable, scalable, performant security suite products with features including facial recognition / person identification with precision in cloud and edge modalities. Mr. Huckaby served as VSBLTY’s CTO before he sold his interest & resigned from Company in December of 2021.

Mr. Huckaby has been named on a number of software patents.

Currently Mr. Huckaby serves as the CTO for Lucihub which leverages AI and software automation in it’s suite of professional video production products.

Email: Tim@TimHuckaby.com
Blog: www.TimHuckaby.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timhuckaby
Twitter: @TimHuckaby

Tim Huckaby is an industry luminary focused on AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AR/MR, Data Visualization, & Edge computing. Mr. Huckaby has over 35 years of technology experience including serving on a server product team as a development l... Show more

Naureen Imran

Naureen Imran

I transitioned into tech through self-learning , bootcamps and an MSc in Computer Science, after managing a business for over a decade.

I transitioned into tech through self-learning , bootcamps and an MSc in Computer Science, after managing a business for over a decade. Show more

Tamara Chayo

Tamara Chayo

CEO and Founder at MEDU Protection | Thiel Fellow 21’ | Halcyon C16 Fellow l 776 Fellow 24' l Honorary PhD 2023 UAP l Forbes 30 Under 30 2025

CEO and Founder at MEDU Protection | Thiel Fellow 21’ | Halcyon C16 Fellow l 776 Fellow 24' l Honorary PhD 2023 UAP l Forbes 30 Under 30 2025 Show more

Chris Thornhill

Chris Thornhill

Sustainable Marketing Champion | Co-Founder & CEO at Growth Animals | Trustee at Dementia Support | Mentor

Chris is on a mission, to clean up marketing and put ethics right at the forefront. Chris spent the first fifteen years of his career launching and growing brands across the globe for high profile businesses like AutoTrader, Carlsberg and Goodwood. It was only after he joined the charity, Dementia Support, as a Trustee, that he was inspired to take his experience and values to the wider community. When Chris and Co-Founder, Jen Bayford, set up Growth Animals, in the height of the pandemic, they were inspired by a mission to help businesses grow their bottom line AND positive impact, through marketing that is helpful and inspiring, not manipulative or intrusive.

Sustainable Marketing Champion | Co-Founder & CEO at Growth Animals | Trustee at Dementia Support | Mentor Chris is on a mission, to clean up marketing and put ethics right at the forefront. Chris spent the first fifteen years of his career launch... Show more

Chhavi Rawat

Chhavi Rawat

I am a forward-thinking Agile Leader with over 18 years of experience driving transformative Agile solutions that deliver faster, smarter, and more impactful outcomes. Passionate about enabling organizations to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, I specialize in turning strategy into results by implementing tailored Agile practices and fostering high-performing teams.

As an Agile Coach and Mentor, I empower individuals and organizations to embrace a growth mindset, champion collaboration, and cultivate a culture of innovation. My approach is rooted in solving complex organizational challenges with customized Agile frameworks, driving continuous improvement, and navigating change with clarity and purpose.

I am a forward-thinking Agile Leader with over 18 years of experience driving transformative Agile solutions that deliver faster, smarter, and more impactful outcomes. Passionate about enabling organizations to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving b... Show more

Peter Huether

Peter Huether

Peter conducts research and analysis for the transportation program at ACEEE, with a focus on light-duty fuel efficiency and electric vehicles. Peter works on promoting equitable access to electric vehicles and leads the annual life-cycle emissions analysis of light-duty vehicles for ACEEE’s Greenercars.org. Peter also leads ACEEE’s State Transportation Electrification Scorecard, a biannual assessment of progress by states to promote electrification and reduce emissions from the transportation sector.

Peter holds a master of science in public policy and management from the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor of arts in economics and global environmental change and sustainability from Johns Hopkins University.

Peter conducts research and analysis for the transportation program at ACEEE, with a focus on light-duty fuel efficiency and electric vehicles. Peter works on promoting equitable access to electric vehicles and leads the annual life-cycle emissions a... Show more

Ulrika Stenervik

Ulrika Stenervik

Passionate and dedicated to achieving great solutions in Dynamics 365

Passionate and dedicated to achieving great solutions in Dynamics 365 Show more

Jules Royet

Jules Royet

A work-study developer at Orange who works on the ecological issues of our web applications

A work-study developer at Orange who works on the ecological issues of our web applications Show more

Sebastian Zwickl-Bernhard

Sebastian Zwickl-Bernhard

- Background in eletrical engineering
- Expertise in energy system modeling
- Postdoc at Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien)
- Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
- Co-Chair of ECEMP 2024 (European Climate and Energy Modelling Forum)

- Background in eletrical engineering - Expertise in energy system modeling - Postdoc at Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) - Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - Co-Chair of ECEMP 2024 (European Climate an... Show more

Sebastian Africano

Sebastian Africano

Sebastian has worked for Trees, Water & People for 20 years, including the last seven as executive director. During this last period his primary focus has been creatively improving the viability of nonprofit careers by reducing friction in the nonprofit workplace, from both internal and external sources. Integral to this strategy has been forming trust-based relationships with those that fund nonprofit work. He argues that investing in staff longevity drives organizational growth that can achieve our greatest goals and objectives.

Sebastian has worked for Trees, Water & People for 20 years, including the last seven as executive director. During this last period his primary focus has been creatively improving the viability of nonprofit careers by reducing friction in the nonpro... Show more

Husseinat Etti-Balogun

Husseinat Etti-Balogun

Husseinat Etti-Balogun is a Nigerian developer and space systems engineer currently based in Japan, pursuing a master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering at Kyushu Institute of Technology. Husseinat is actively involved in the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), where she serves as the Executive Secretary. Her work focuses on developing software solutions for CubeSat systems, and she has contributed to several projects within the BIRDS Open Source initiative. She has a passion for space exploration and public speaking, and has presented at various conferences, including the International Astronautical Congress(2023 & 2024). Additionally, she is engaged in content creation and advocacy for space technology and research.

Husseinat Etti-Balogun is a Nigerian developer and space systems engineer currently based in Japan, pursuing a master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering at Kyushu Institute of Technology. Husseinat is actively involved in the Space Generation Advi... Show more

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