Environment & Cleantech

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

Jose Manuel Garcia Gimenez

Jose Manuel Garcia Gimenez

I'm an experienced Data Engineer with a strong background in cloud-based solutions & Databricks Champion. Currently, I'm working as a Data Engineer and Solution architect at Plain Concepts, where I've played a key role in designing and fine-tuning big data + AI solutions across different industries.

Lately, I have been focusing on data governance as I believe it is the new challenge that Data professionals will need to tackle for accurate and reliable solutions.

I'm an experienced Data Engineer with a strong background in cloud-based solutions & Databricks Champion. Currently, I'm working as a Data Engineer and Solution architect at Plain Concepts, where I've played a key role in designing and fine-tuning bi... Show more

Dominique De Cooman

Dominique De Cooman

Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dropsolid. Expert in Drupal, marketing technology, DXP and creating digital experiences.
Being a founder of both Dropsolid Digital experience company and Dropsolid experience cloud, I have a unique insight in how market trends are affecting Drupal from both digital experience services business and the DXP product business.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dropsolid. Expert in Drupal, marketing technology, DXP and creating digital experiences. Being a founder of both Dropsolid Digital experience company and Dropsolid experience cloud, I have a unique insight in how market tren... Show more

Ignacio Rondini

Ignacio Rondini

I am Ignacio Rondini, the founder of Axoly Tech, a sustainable software development agency, and a dedicated software developer.
Having working several years in the digital sector, I became aware of the environmental and social impacts of technology. I believe that software should be designed with our planet and societies in mind. That's the reason why I advocate for accountability within the digital and technological sectors.
I seek to foster a culture of responsible technology use, development, and deployment.
As part of this commitment, I host a podcast focused on responsible technologies in Spanish (https://open.spotify.com/show/5kL8IQj731B4E2EAvhvbaJ?si=8dd34fc8e75a401c).

I am Ignacio Rondini, the founder of Axoly Tech, a sustainable software development agency, and a dedicated software developer. Having working several years in the digital sector, I became aware of the environmental and social impacts of technology... Show more

Prajakta Kadam

Prajakta Kadam

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-person. Prajakta’s work is centered around creating inclusive platforms that allow others to learn, grow, and thrive in the tech ecosystem.

She is the co-founder of Techvalley, a dynamic initiative focused on building a thriving community of tech enthusiasts. As an active mentor and judge, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of tech talent by guiding students through hackathons and pitching events. Her dedication to education and skill development has also led her to serve as a National Skill Development Corporation mentor, where she helps bridge the gap between education and industry.

Prajakta’s community-building efforts extend to various global and local initiatives. She is a former AngelHack Ambassador, a core member of FOSS United Pune, and a Girlscript Ambassador, where she champions diversity and inclusion in tech. She has also made significant contributions to the blockchain and decentralised tech community as a core member of Dapps.co and Hackers Meet-up.

At her university, Prajakta took the initiative to start Co-Dev, a technical community dedicated to collaboration and growth. She has been an active Microsoft Student Ambassador, connecting students with opportunities and resources, and her leadership in fostering open-source culture has left a lasting impact.

Driven by a passion for empowering others through education, mentoring, and hands-on experience, Prajakta is committed to creating a future where technology is accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all.

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-perso... Show more

Emma Anna Agneta Rünzel

Emma Anna Agneta Rünzel

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

Ryan Singman

Ryan Singman

Ryan Singman is the founder and lead developer of CarbonAware, an open-source initiative building tools that empower developers to reduce the carbon footprint of their software. His work focuses on integrating sustainability into cloud-native workflows through intelligent workload scheduling. Prior to CarbonAware, Ryan was a lead engineer at Cleanlab, where he helped build the reliability layer for AI systems. He is passionate about designing infrastructure scalable, reliable, and sustainable.

Ryan Singman is the founder and lead developer of CarbonAware, an open-source initiative building tools that empower developers to reduce the carbon footprint of their software. His work focuses on integrating sustainability into cloud-native workflo... Show more

Nicolas Cheymol

Nicolas Cheymol

Architecte en gestion et sécurisation de l'environnement des utilisateur, j'accompagne les entreprises dans le cadrage et le design de leurs solutions afin d'assurer la sécurité et une bonne expérience utilisateur.

Architecte en gestion et sécurisation de l'environnement des utilisateur, j'accompagne les entreprises dans le cadrage et le design de leurs solutions afin d'assurer la sécurité et une bonne expérience utilisateur. Show more

Stefano Righi

Stefano Righi

Stefano Righi is Senior Vice President and Chief Security Architect at AMI. He has over 40 years of experience in R&D management with a special focus on firmware and software technologies and architectures. His 25+ year tenure at AMI has covered UEFI architecture, Firmware Development Environments, GUI and Pre-Boot solutions, while acting as founder and current leader of security operations at AMI. He also represents AMI on the Board of Directors for the UEFI Forum, which champions firmware innovation through industry collaboration and the advocacy of a standardized interface to simplify and secure platform initialization and firmware bootstrap operations. He also represents AMI on the governing board of CHIPS Alliance, Linux Foundation project developing Caliptra. Mr. Righi holds a degree in electronics engineering from the University of Bologna in Italy.

Stefano Righi is Senior Vice President and Chief Security Architect at AMI. He has over 40 years of experience in R&D management with a special focus on firmware and software technologies and architectures. His 25+ year tenure at AMI has covered UEFI... Show more

Nikita Chernevskiy

Nikita Chernevskiy

With six years of experience with Microsoft services, and being Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, I am crazy about AI and innovative technologies ⚙️
Areas of Expertise:
Power Platform, Azure AI Services, Internet of Things (IoT) and Programming. Practical knowledge in Virtual & Mixed Reality and Quantum Computing 💡

With six years of experience with Microsoft services, and being Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, I am crazy about AI and innovative technologies ⚙️ Areas of Expertise: Power Platform, Azure AI Services, Internet of Things (IoT) and Programming.... Show more

Yigakpoa L. Ikpae

Yigakpoa L. Ikpae

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. At CHAOSS Project Yiga serves as a co-chair of the project management team and a maintainer in the Accessibility team - helping improve metrics for assessing the health and sustainability of open-source communities. As COO at CLENT Africa, she collaborates using open-source climate data platforms and energy access tools for community-driven resilience and environmental justice. She also works on civic tech initiatives that enhance government transparency using open data. Asides from contributing to and leading at various open source projects, Yiga is a global speaker and mentors marginalized persons trying to find their way in tech.

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. At CHAOSS Project Yiga serves as a co-chair of the project management team and a maintainer in the Acces... Show more

Upendra Oli

Upendra Oli

I am dedicated to applying technology to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions that drive the progress in geospatial industry.

I am dedicated to applying technology to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions that drive the progress in geospatial industry. Show more

Philipp Dreßler

Philipp Dreßler

As certified AWS cloud architect and developer with almost 15 years of experience in developing software and software architecture, Philipp is an expert in designing and implementing scalable and fault tolerant cloud native software solutions and joined for Storm Reply the Group of Experts Green Technology providing his knowledge to create green Cloud architectures and join forces for a more sustainable future.

As certified AWS cloud architect and developer with almost 15 years of experience in developing software and software architecture, Philipp is an expert in designing and implementing scalable and fault tolerant cloud native software solutions and joi... Show more

Manuel Carrasco Molina

Manuel Carrasco Molina

Started with his C64 at age 11 in 1987. Manuel “Stuff” Carrasco Molina became a Pro Software Dev in 1997 after 3 years of CS. Started the 8rst french podcast about Apple in 2005. Started developing for iOS in 2008. With Swift since 2014 (pre-1.0).

Started with his C64 at age 11 in 1987. Manuel “Stuff” Carrasco Molina became a Pro Software Dev in 1997 after 3 years of CS. Started the 8rst french podcast about Apple in 2005. Started developing for iOS in 2008. With Swift since 2014 (pre-1.0). Show more

Lana Lesik

Lana Lesik

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a full-stack developer - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code — I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a full-stack developer - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code — I’m dedicated to accompanying orga... Show more

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specialising in computational algebra. He earned his Ph.D. from Universidade Aberta in 2019, where he has contributed to the field through his work on the Francy framework, enhancing interactive capabilities within the GAP system. His research interests encompass discrete mathematics and the development of computational tools to facilitate mathematical computations and visualisations.

His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, majoring in Industrial Informatics, from Escola Superior de Tecnologia of the Instituto Politecnico do Cavado e do Ave, completed in 2008.

He currently works at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) as a Senior Web Analyst on the Platform Engineering team of the Computing Department. He specialises in software design and architecture, with over 15 years of experience spanning both the public and private sectors.

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specialising in computational algebra. He earned his Ph.D. from Universidade Aberta in 2019, where he has contributed to the field through his work on the Francy framework, enhancing interactive capab... Show more

Ethan Ferdosi

Ethan Ferdosi

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital modernization projects. Driven by his entrepreneurial mindset, he launched his first startup in Australia in 2013 and since then, his visionary perspective has earned him opportunities to become the advisor to many other like-minded startup founders. Besides working with startups, Ethan attends all over the country attending and speaking at conferences in order to gain new inspiration and inspire others. He currently lives with his family in New York and when he isn’t on his laptop, you can find him playing with his daughter, taking photos on streets, woodworking in his garage or playing music!

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital m... Show more

Oussama Elmerrahi

Oussama Elmerrahi

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

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

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

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

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

Irene Ekene Udebuana

Irene Ekene Udebuana


IRENE UDEBUANA is a doctor, medical robotics specialist, and social impact leader passionate about empowering the next generation through STEM education.

At the age of 22, while in her final year of medical school at the University of Nigeria, she founded KIDS IN LET, a non-profit organization focused on empowering children - especially girls - living in rural communities/ slums in Nigeria with hands-on Leadership and STEM skills, to combat plastic pollution and climate change in their local communities and the world at large.

Her work has since reached hundreds of children through hands-on STEM workshops and advocacy in various Nigerian communities instilling a culture of environmental consciousness and innovation in them. Irene is committed to building a generation of problem-solvers who see challenges as opportunities to lead.

Irene made history in 2023 as the first Nigerian student interviewed and featured in the British Dental Journal, recognized for her groundbreaking fusion of medicine and robotics. A distinguished graduate of UNN, Dr. Irene earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in 2024, receiving distinctions and was honored as the Best graduating female student.

A proud alumni of Federal Government College Lagos (FGCL), she has served in various leadership roles including being the President of the Impactfield Leadership Institute Alumni Center and as the Vice President of Let’s Speak Africa (Enugu Chapter), using both platforms to advocate for youth empowerment, gender equality, and inclusive leadership.

Today, Dr. Irene speaks on stages across Africa about the importance of early STEM education, environmental sustainability, and the critical role of females in tech and innovation.

Her mission is clear: to help more African children realize that their ideas matter—and that innovation starts with belief.

IRENE UDEBUANA is a doctor, medical robotics specialist, and social impact leader passionate about empowering the next generation through STEM education. At the age of 22, while in her final year of medical school at the University of Nigeria, ... Show more

Pillippa Pérez Pons

Pillippa Pérez Pons

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past three years, embracing the vibrant tech community here.

Volunteering and community involvement are core to who I am. In 2019 and 2020, I mentored young girls through Niñas Pro, helping them develop their technical skills and inspiring their interest in technology. I also contributed to Django Girls in 2020, creating a welcoming environment for women to learn coding. In 2023, I had the opportunity to be an organizer for JSConf Chile, fostering a collaborative and inclusive tech community. Additionally, I played a significant role in JavaScript Chile 2023, promoting education and growth within the local JavaScript community. My commitment is to empower underrepresented groups and encourage them to pursue careers in technology, believing in their potential to make a significant impact.

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past three yea... Show more

Andrew Blance

Andrew Blance

Dr Andrew Blance is an innovation consultant at Waterstons and the founder of the early-stage startup Pasimo. At Waterstons, he works alongside clients of all shapes and sizes to help them be braver, too undertake new projects, and get them to think differently. At Pasimo, he aims to develop real-time solutions to translate sign language to written English and provide novel new ways to teach it using spatial computers. During his doctoral research, he investigated how AI and quantum computing can be applied to high-energy physics challenges.

Andrew enjoys engaging with the tech community and runs a local meetup group in the North East of England. He regularly talks around the world about his work with emerging technologies. He co-hosts a podcast called Brains on the Outside, where he pitches silly, wholesome and fun business ideas. He can run 5km pretty fast and thinks modern Star Trek isn't as bad as people make it out to be.

Dr Andrew Blance is an innovation consultant at Waterstons and the founder of the early-stage startup Pasimo. At Waterstons, he works alongside clients of all shapes and sizes to help them be braver, too undertake new projects, and get them to think ... Show more

Shalini Singh

Shalini Singh

I'm a developer passionate about making large language models work on small budgets. From full-stack apps to containerised AI workloads, I love building things that are clever, efficient, and production-ready—even without enterprise-level resources. Currently exploring how far Kubernetes can stretch when you're resource-conscious but ambition-heavy.

I'm a developer passionate about making large language models work on small budgets. From full-stack apps to containerised AI workloads, I love building things that are clever, efficient, and production-ready—even without enterprise-level resources. ... Show more

Mahdi Farimani

Mahdi Farimani

Mahdi Farimani is a product strategist, venture studio founder, and Web3 community builder with over a decade of experience launching SaaS and blockchain-based platforms. He is the creator of ONTON, a decentralized event engine on the TON blockchain, and co-founder of Pomegroup Studio, where he leads ecosystem development for community-driven platforms like ONTON, ExecutESG, and Challenquiz.

With a deep belief in the power of technology to activate real-world communities, Mahdi focuses on building tools that connect digital reputation, gamified participation, and tokenized incentives. He has been a TON Foundation grantee, hackathon prizewinner, and organizer of numerous TON ecosystem events.

At the NFC Summit, Mahdi shares his vision for how SoulBound Tokens (SBTs), NFT-based event systems, and Telegram-native platforms can bring identity and meaning to Web3 participation, turning actions into lasting on-chain value.

Mahdi Farimani is a product strategist, venture studio founder, and Web3 community builder with over a decade of experience launching SaaS and blockchain-based platforms. He is the creator of ONTON, a decentralized event engine on the TON blockchain,... Show more

Finlay Taylor

Finlay Taylor

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial strategy, Finlay specialises in embedding ESG in a way that is built to last - free from jargon, grounded in plain language, and aligned with how businesses actually operate. His mission is to make ESG practical and value-driven, helping portfolio companies strengthen resilience, unlock growth opportunities, and create long-term positive impact.

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial str... Show more

Ihuoma Anosike

Ihuoma Anosike

Ihuoma Anosike is a technical writer, community manager, and developer advocate with a strong focus on open-source projects and inclusive mentorship. She is a committed advocate for empowering newcomers to tech and creating accessible documentation that drives collaboration and innovation. Ihuoma is actively involved in the Women in Blockchain Africa community, where she contributes to educational initiatives and mentors aspiring tech professionals.

Ihuoma Anosike is a technical writer, community manager, and developer advocate with a strong focus on open-source projects and inclusive mentorship. She is a committed advocate for empowering newcomers to tech and creating accessible documentation t... Show more

Alec Foster

Alec Foster

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance frameworks, and revenue-generating opportunities to position MMA as the leading industry association on AI in marketing.

Alec’s academic foundations—an M.St. in AI Ethics from the University of Cambridge and a CIPP/US privacy certification—inform his ethical approach to AI and marketing. He has developed machine learning models to streamline consumer arbitration and serves on boards of algorithmic accountability nonprofits. Beyond MMA, Alec designs large-scale immersive art experiences and teaches electric hydrofoil lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Combining marketing strategy with rigorous ethics, Alec stands at the intersection of innovation and integrity, guiding organizations to harness AI responsibly.

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance framew... Show more

Laura Smith

Laura Smith

Designer and user researcher using human centred approaches to developing services, products and content. Also co-founder of a social enterprise, Unwaste.io, using data and technology to create circular economies for plastic waste. Experience in untangling complex problems in healthcare, public services and social innovation. Advocate of Women in Tech.

Designer and user researcher using human centred approaches to developing services, products and content. Also co-founder of a social enterprise, Unwaste.io, using data and technology to create circular economies for plastic waste. Experience in unta... Show more

Stephen Parkins

Stephen Parkins

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins.

Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity.

With a career spanning roles as an energy trader, global head of innovation, and startup founder, Stephen has worked with companies of all sizes—from nimble one-person ventures, to European scale-ups, to multinational corporations with over 100,000 employees.

As the founder of Culturedge, Stephen advises medium to large enterprises on building the structures and strategies they need to embed innovation, take manageable risks and achieve exponential growth.

Known for pushing boundaries and telling executives what they need to hear, Stephen has helped redesign flagship products like ABN AMRO Bank's Tikkie and established global innovation frameworks at organisations like SGS.

A polyglot and global citizen, Stephen has lived in five countries and speaks five languages, bringing an international perspective to every new challenge.

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins. Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity. ... Show more

Felix Nawroth

Felix Nawroth

Entrepreneur sustainable regional development
worldwide professional experience
Master Automotive Engineering

Entrepreneur sustainable regional development worldwide professional experience Master Automotive Engineering Show more

Ms. Pandu Wisaksono Sastrowardoyo

Ms. Pandu Wisaksono Sastrowardoyo

founder of debio network and myriad.social, cofounder of the indonesian blockchain association, and director of blocksphere, a leading blockchain consulting firm.

with a background in expert systems and over a decade in crypto and ai, she’s helped build public blockchains, advise enterprises, and push the boundaries of decentralized tech.

founder of debio network and myriad.social, cofounder of the indonesian blockchain association, and director of blocksphere, a leading blockchain consulting firm. with a background in expert systems and over a decade in crypto and ai, she’s helpe... Show more

Shahansha Shaik

Shahansha Shaik

15+ years of experience in Software Development. For the past 7+ years working in Arcadis with a focus on Digital transformation using Low code AI, Automation and Apps. More details at https://shahansha.com

15+ years of experience in Software Development. For the past 7+ years working in Arcadis with a focus on Digital transformation using Low code AI, Automation and Apps. More details at https://shahansha.com Show more

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