Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex field execution, he specializes in piloting resilient operations in non-traditional environments. An IEEE Smart Village volunteer, his expertise spans sustainable rural industrialization, clean energy, and natural capital conservation.

Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex ... Show more

Nikhil Barthwal is passionate about building distributed systems. He has several years of work experience in both big companies & smaller startups and also acts as a mentor to several startups. Outside of work, he speaks at international conferences on several topics related to Distributed systems & Programming Languages. You can know more about him via his homepage www.nikhilbarthwal.com.

Nikhil Barthwal is passionate about building distributed systems. He has several years of work experience in both big companies & smaller startups and also acts as a mentor to several startups. Outside of work, he speaks at international conferences ... Show more

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an MBA, Soumya brings a rare dual lens, translating deep technical architecture decisions into business outcomes and product strategy. He is an IEEE member and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work spans API-driven IoT platforms, real-time energy management systems, and developer-facing product design. Soumya is passionate about building APIs that don't just work, but scale, delight developers, and create lasting platform ecosystems.

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an ... Show more

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@HSGStGallen 🇨🇭 | Researching #educationaltheory #educationalmyths #educationalmedia | Enjoying #highered #sustainability #openscience

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

Jane is the Administrator at NYU's Office of Sustainability. She provides administrative support and manages financial operations for the office's various programs & events. She is passionate about horticulture and the natural world and oversees the care of many living plants at office. Her studies include Liberal Arts, Horticulture and Horticulture Therapy, and she has been a dedicated practitioner of Qigong and Tai Chi for over 14 years and has taught this practice in various settings over the past 7 years.

Jane is the Administrator at NYU's Office of Sustainability. She provides administrative support and manages financial operations for the office's various programs & events. She is passionate about horticulture and the natural world and oversees the... Show more

Robert has over 25 years experience of building Internet based solutions, including working as an architect at Microsoft, helping the first customers adopt Azure in the early days of cloud computing.
As the Marketing Manager & Head of Cyber security at Active Solution he is responsible for the overall marketing strategy for the company. He is also responsible for driving the continuous work around cyber security and secure development. In customer projects he focuses on architecture for scalable cloud solutions, often involving cutting edge AI.

As a public speaker and a Microsoft Regional Director he does regular appearances at conferences like Developer Summit, Techorama and Oredev - speaking about AI, security, cloud computing and architecture - among other things.

Robert is also a hobby musician, whenever he finds the time he can be found noodling with old analog synthesizers and drum machines.

Robert has over 25 years experience of building Internet based solutions, including working as an architect at Microsoft, helping the first customers adopt Azure in the early days of cloud computing. As the Marketing Manager & Head of Cyber securit... Show more

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix.

He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cloud area code ever since. He has given a TEDx talk on technology and environmental advocacy and contributed to Packet Pushers and other technical media.

At Aviatrix, he has shipped a public MCP server for network operations and maintains open-source Obot blueprints for agentic AI workloads. The attack scenario in this talk came directly from that work: securing AI agent deployments in production cloud environments, then discovering that Kubernetes NetworkPolicy cannot see what MCP tools are doing.

Georgian-born, Edinburgh-based. First KCD talk.

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix. He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cl... Show more

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of Sustainability since January 2008. Mary Ellen received her bachelor's in economics from Siena College and began her career in the financial sector, first at a brokerage firm and then in financial management at GE in Schenectady. She left that position to pursue a career in teaching, obtaining her masters in secondary social science education from UAlbany. She taught Economics, Public Policy and American History at Guilderland High School for eight years before returning to Siena to teach Economics, with a specialty of Environmental Economics. While fulfilling her teaching duties, she pursued her PhD at RPI in Ecological Economics, which she earned in August 2006.Outside of work, Mary Ellen has a deep devotion to nature, especially the welfare of animals.

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of Sustainability since January 2008. Mary Ellen received her bachelor's in economics from Siena College and began her career in the financial sector, first at a brokerage firm and then in financial ma... Show more

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of the University at Albany’s Office of Sustainability since January 2008 where she works with a multitude of academic departments, student groups and community organizations to implement sustainable advancements and policies. She is one of the founding members of NYCSHE and is currently serving on the steering committee and as membership coordinator. Outside of work, Mary Ellen has a deep devotion to nature, especially the welfare of animals. Currently she lives on a farm near Schenectady, NY.

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of the University at Albany’s Office of Sustainability since January 2008 where she works with a multitude of academic departments, student groups and community organizations to implement sustainable a... Show more

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airflow and engineered the interaction between Airflow and Slurm. On the side, he is currently pursuing a PhD in renewable energies.

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airfl... Show more

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently elevated business users by transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

She currently serves as a Sales Analyst at the National Lottery Authority (Ghana), where she leverages advanced data analytics to optimize performance and uncover growth opportunities. Alongside this, Rebecca contributes to the Dynamics User Group (DUG) Ghana Leadership, guiding professionals in harnessing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to embed governance, foresight, and evidence-led leadership into African business realities.
Her diverse experience includes roles as a Data Analyst at FredExcel, where she honed her skills in calculations, reporting, and trend interpretation, and as an Administrator at Christ Embassy International (Believers’ LoveWorld), where she managed operations with discipline and precision for over 11 years. She has also worked as a Contract Data Analyst at Rock Africa Ghana, applying her analytical acumen to short-term strategic projects.
Rebecca’s professional journey reflects her passion for Power BI, data science, and the transformative power of Microsoft technologies. Her leadership within DUG Ghana and her hands-on experience across industries position her as a trusted voice in the analytics community—bridging technical expertise with strategic foresight.

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning ove... Show more

Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume is an Associate Professor of Data Science at Howard University in the Department of Earth, Environment and Equity. Her work focuses on using data science and emerging technologies to address climate, health, and equity challenges in underserved communities. She is the founder of the CORE Futures Lab and leads innovative projects that empower communities through technology, sustainability, and education.

Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume is an Associate Professor of Data Science at Howard University in the Department of Earth, Environment and Equity. Her work focuses on using data science and emerging technologies to address climate, health, and equity challen... Show more

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success Show more

Former Owner of The SARK Tech.
Professional Programmer.
Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller.

Former Owner of The SARK Tech. Professional Programmer. Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller. Show more

Ingénieure de formation et sensible à l'art, à l'économie du don et au changement climatique, je déploie mes compétences en pilotage de projets numériques depuis 10 ans.

A travers mes projets et mon engagement associatif auprès de la Fresque du Climat, la Fresque du Numérique, Quelques Femmes du Numérique, Latitudes, ou encore en tant qu'organisatrice de conférences TEDx, j'essaie d'œuvrer pour un numérique plus responsable.
Je crois au numérique qui rassemble et qui crée du lien.

Je suis vélotaffeuse et adepte du voyage à vélo. Sur des circuits courts, et aussi sur des circuits un peu longs. Genre, Paris – Athènes. 4 000 km à vélo, en 40 jours.

Ingénieure de formation et sensible à l'art, à l'économie du don et au changement climatique, je déploie mes compétences en pilotage de projets numériques depuis 10 ans. A travers mes projets et mon engagement associatif auprès de la Fresque du Cl... Show more

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic Automation from NKUA, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on edge-cloud orchestration. He is a co-founding partner at Division by Zero P.C. and contributes to major European research projects such as EO4EU, TRACE and HYPER-AI. His work emphasizes interoperable architectures, workflow automation, and user-centric platform design. He is also studying Biology to expand his interdisciplinary perspective.

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic... Show more

Davide Conficconi is a Assistant Professor in Computer Systems at Politecnico di Milano, leading a research programme in hardware-software co-design of digital systems to are fundamentally more efficient, scalable, and aligned with the semantics of the domains they support.

As co-organiser of the Whiskey AI workshop, he explores how energy-efficient computing systems can impact whiskey aging for a sustainable production

Davide Conficconi is a Assistant Professor in Computer Systems at Politecnico di Milano, leading a research programme in hardware-software co-design of digital systems to are fundamentally more efficient, scalable, and aligned with the semantics of t... Show more

Bio

Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things.

Graduating from UCT with a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Warren has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies (Oracle, Amazon, Booking) in the Web-Scale space.

In 2023, they returned to South Africa from a stint in the Netherlands(It was too cold.) They wanted to get back into 'dirty' hands on engineering work. Currently, they now work at Hydrogen Energy Applications (HYENA) as a Staff Systems/Software Engineer building the future of stationary remote generators. These generators make use of Fuel Cells.

They are incredibly passionate about automation, electrical engineering, and empowering others to build software that is performant, scalable, practical and, above all, a 'joy to use'. No matter the customer.

In their free time(hah), They can be found playing guitar. He still cannot play wonderwall.

Bio Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things. Graduating fr... Show more

Michelle Espinosa brings a distinctive voice shaped by her Mexican and Midwest heritage and neurodivergence. Her first film, Silence, screened for three years at Los Angeles Director’s Guild Theater, Los Feliz Theater, L.A. Film Forum, Laemmle’s Royal, and at the Foundation for Art Resources Benefit.

An AFI Directing Fellow with a Master of Science, Michelle was described as a “gifted, original talent” and featured at an AFI Lifetime Achievement red carpet event on CBS. Her 16MM short, Pinfeathers, received critical acclaim from the New York Times and Scarecrow Video, won at the Chicago International Film Festival, and decades later was selected to represent AFI’s catalog of shorts.

Michelle believes that being a volunteer is the practice of employing one's compassion for a higher purpose. Ms. Espinosa spent three days a month in prisons for fifteen years facilitating the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for incarcerated men. AVP is a process by which incarcerated men and women and community members learn communication, coping skills, and deeper self-awareness as alternatives to violence. For three years, Michelle was a volunteer responder and on-call manager for the Los Angeles City Mayor's Crisis Response Team. CRT is called to the scene of fatalities or multi-casualty incidents by L.A. Fire and Police Departments–to assist witnesses and families–until the Coroner leaves. While a practicing mediator and facilitator with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for twenty years, Michelle was invited to coach students at U.C.L.A. Law School and peer-to-peer mediators in L.A. middle schools. Michelle was recommended by Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, for the President's Volunteer Service Award and Bronze medal, which was awarded to her by President Barack Obama.

In addition to holding a master's in directing from AFI, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in digital filmmaking from the Los Angeles Film School.

Currently, Michelle is finishing her master's and working on her doctorate in Sustainability Education at Prescott College, the first PhD of its kind in the United States.

Michelle Espinosa brings a distinctive voice shaped by her Mexican and Midwest heritage and neurodivergence. Her first film, Silence, screened for three years at Los Angeles Director’s Guild Theater, Los Feliz Theater, L.A. Film Forum, Laemmle’s Roya... Show more

👋 Hey there! I'm a cloud-native platform engineer working across CNCF and open-source ecosystems, building AI-driven systems with ownership of end-to-end platforms and scalable infrastructure.

As a hands-on engineer, I design resilient architectures and intelligent pipelines through real-world experience in modern distributed computing environments Beyond my professional work, I contribute to tech communities empowering developers in remote regions I’m an Innovation Activity Co-ordinator at Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) and a Google Career Readiness Mentor

👋 Hey there! I'm a cloud-native platform engineer working across CNCF and open-source ecosystems, building AI-driven systems with ownership of end-to-end platforms and scalable infrastructure. As a hands-on engineer, I design resilient architect... Show more

A seasoned, and skilled professional (CPA- Finance & Accounting),(MS- Microsoft Specialist - Dynamics NAV -Business central), (MP- Microsoft professional) with over 12 years experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERPs, finance, accounting and project management. This includes vast knowledge in system analysis, documentation, testing, quality assurance, implementation, user training and support.

Accredited with Successful implementation of ERP; 365 Business central formerly dynamics NAV to over 50 companies, with over 20, 000 staff impacted to save costs effectively, improve on system deployment and efficiency across the board in different governments, industries , countries and continent.

As a Certified Microsoft Partner with a strong background in finance, I have combined my knowledge to designing and implementing customized systems in multicultural environments , across multiple countries and sectors . My key interests are to integrate fully functioning systems sustainably to grow and build a wider, more visible and impactful world.

A seasoned, and skilled professional (CPA- Finance & Accounting),(MS- Microsoft Specialist - Dynamics NAV -Business central), (MP- Microsoft professional) with over 12 years experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERPs, finance, accoun... Show more

Linda Brack ist Inclusion & Diversity Lead bei Schindler Deutschland und Expertin an der Schnittstelle von Diversity, KI und Innovation. In ihrer Rolle treibt sie unternehmensweit strategische Veränderungen voran und berät Führungskräfte darin, Vielfalt als Erfolgsfaktor zu nutzen. Als Speakerin zeigt sie praxisnah, wie sich Bias in Technologien einschleicht – und wie Unternehmen durch diverse Teams und inklusives Daten-Design Fairness sichern, Innovation fördern und zukunftsfähig bleiben. Ihre Keynotes sind gleichermaßen provokativ wie lösungsorientiert – und machen deutlich: KI braucht alle Perspektiven.

Linda Brack ist Inclusion & Diversity Lead bei Schindler Deutschland und Expertin an der Schnittstelle von Diversity, KI und Innovation. In ihrer Rolle treibt sie unternehmensweit strategische Veränderungen voran und berät Führungskräfte darin, Vielf... Show more

Angélica est spécialiste en Lean-Agile, Business Process Management, Management de projets, Transformation Organisationnelle/Numérique et Numérique Durable. Issue du milieu des télécommunications, elle accompagne des entreprises et institutions publiques en France et à l’International depuis plus de 19 ans.
Après avoir dirigé de nombreux projets d’organisation et management de projets en Amérique et en Europe dans des firmes internationales, elle créa en 2004 son cabinet de Conseil en s’orientant vers le management de projets complexes et l’agilité. Angélica intervient pour le compte des industries d’énergies électriques, pétrole, gaz, chimie, métallurgie, aéronautique, pharmaceutique, télécommunications, construction, environnement, et secteurs tiers divers, institutions publiques, universités et cabinets de conseil internationaux : www.cs-horizon.com
Animée par une conviction profonde face à l’urgence climatique, Angélica Calvet conjugue depuis plusieurs années son engagement environnemental avec une exigence de performance opérationnelle pour les organisations. Cette double ambition l’a conduite à explorer et mettre en œuvre des approches de management et de gouvernance innovantes, afin d’accompagner les entreprises vers des trajectoires de sobriété, d’écoconception et d’usage éthique et responsable des technologies.

Elle analyse les impacts systémiques du numérique, ses effets rebond, ainsi que les cadres réglementaires du Green IT à l’échelle mondiale. Elle s’intéresse également aux stratégies bas carbone sectorielles mises en œuvre par les États et évalue l’état d’avancement de leurs engagements climatiques, à la croisée du numérique et de la transition écologique. Elle anime la Commission Numérique Responsable de la Fédération Cinov et est Présidente de la Fédération Cinov Nouvelle Aquitaine.
Angélica est Ingénieur en génie physique et titulaire d’un MBA spécialisé en Economie Internationale et Administration des Entreprises, ainsi que des masters en Technologies de l’Information et des Télécommunications. Elle est diplômée de l’Université of Texas A&M, du Tech de Mty et du Scientific Research Center, Californie, USA ; de l’INSA Toulouse et de l’université de l'Adour, France.

Elle est certifiée : SAFe Agilist; Professional Scrum Master, Professional Product Owner; Business Process Management; Lean Six Sigma ; PMP/PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) PMI, Player in Energy and ICT Transition et Engagé RSE AFNOR.

Angélica est spécialiste en Lean-Agile, Business Process Management, Management de projets, Transformation Organisationnelle/Numérique et Numérique Durable. Issue du milieu des télécommunications, elle accompagne des entreprises et institutions publi... Show more

Bharat Sarawat is a Senior Software Engineer at New Relic, specializing in React, cloud technologies, observability, and software agents. As an active open-source contributor, Bharat is committed to advancing community-driven projects and sharing his expertise with fellow developers. He is also an aspiring speaker, eager to engage audiences with insights into emerging technologies and best practices.

Bharat Sarawat is a Senior Software Engineer at New Relic, specializing in React, cloud technologies, observability, and software agents. As an active open-source contributor, Bharat is committed to advancing community-driven projects and sharing his... Show more

Dr. Sandya Venugopal is an award-winning neurosurgeon-scientist, public policy scholar, and interdisciplinary leader with accomplishments across academic, government, and private sectors. Her global expertise spans healthcare, public health, scientific research, health policy, data analytics, bioethics, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation—all applied to advancing impactful solutions for societal and policy challenges.

Committed to fostering inclusive and forward-thinking dialogue, Sandya leverages her diverse background to inspire meaningful change. Her contributions bridge the gap between advanced technologies and humanity’s needs, offering fresh perspectives on how innovation can transform lives ethically and equitably.

Dr. Sandya Venugopal is an award-winning neurosurgeon-scientist, public policy scholar, and interdisciplinary leader with accomplishments across academic, government, and private sectors. Her global expertise spans healthcare, public health, scientif... Show more

Simon is a development and applied statistics professional with strong experience in official statistics, food security analysis, labour statistics, and poverty measurement. He works as a data scientist with the Ghana Statistical Service, and his work spans Small Area Estimation (SAE), time-use statistics, and SDG-aligned frameworks, with a particular focus on data for policy and development planning in Africa. He has hands-on experience working with household survey data, labour and spatial statistics, and is increasingly engaged in research on labour markets and human development.

Simon is a development and applied statistics professional with strong experience in official statistics, food security analysis, labour statistics, and poverty measurement. He works as a data scientist with the Ghana Statistical Service, and his wor... Show more

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AI/ML engineer with expertise in predictive modeling, time-series analysis, and NLP-driven search systems. I have delivered projects in real estate, mobility, and policy automation, leveraging Python, SQL, and cloud deployment. An IIT Bombay graduate, he also explores entrepreneurship with ventures like MentorNeuron and NutriPops.

AI/ML engineer with expertise in predictive modeling, time-series analysis, and NLP-driven search systems. I have delivered projects in real estate, mobility, and policy automation, leveraging Python, SQL, and cloud deployment. An IIT Bombay graduate... Show more

Odunayo Wuraola Akinlade is a product designer working at the intersection of technology, design, and data-driven innovation. She currently designs AI-powered tools at Aether Energy, a platform helping solar installers scale efficiently. With experience at several startups, she brings a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and human-centered solutions. Outside of work, she is a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, co-lead of WTM Ibadan, and co-organizer of Google Developer Groups Ibadan. Wuraola is deeply involved in mentoring and community initiatives that support diversity in tech and empower the next generation of builders. She holds a First-Class degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Ibadan.

Odunayo Wuraola Akinlade is a product designer working at the intersection of technology, design, and data-driven innovation. She currently designs AI-powered tools at Aether Energy, a platform helping solar installers scale efficiently. With experie... Show more