Environment & Cleantech

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

Caroline Benefield

Caroline Benefield

Caroline Benefield Weeks is a wife, stepmom, avid collector of hobbies, and freelance digital marketing consultant living in Atlanta. After a long career in nonprofit and higher education communications, Caroline pivoted to a career as a romance author before opening her boutique marketing agency, Southern Grit Digital. When she's not nerding out over audience segmentation and storytelling, she can be found hiking and trail running across the Southeast, learning ever more fiber arts, and planning her next national park visit.

Caroline Benefield Weeks is a wife, stepmom, avid collector of hobbies, and freelance digital marketing consultant living in Atlanta. After a long career in nonprofit and higher education communications, Caroline pivoted to a career as a romance auth... Show more

Rafael Amaral

Rafael Amaral

For over 15 years, Rafael Amaral has been committed to advancing the renewable energy industry, contributing to the implementation of utility-scale power systems across several continents. With a foundation in electrical engineering, he understood from the start that field performance builds trust. His focus has consistently been on ensuring turbines operate efficiently, grids remain stable, and teams deliver safely and on time.

Rafael currently serves as Executive Vice President at a renewable energy company, with full P&L responsibility for approximately $220 million in revenue. His responsibilities span field services, repowering, project execution, and asset management across wind, solar, and battery storage in North America.

Rafael's career began in Brazil, where he graduated as valedictorian in Electrical Engineering. Early experience designing high-voltage substations and electrical systems helped him build a strong technical foundation and gain insight into how energy systems respond under pressure. This knowledge became vital as he moved into roles managing large-scale renewable operations.

In 2011, Rafael Amaral of Florida joined a global energy organization, beginning in wind commissioning and site leadership roles. He led efforts in turbine delivery, engineering coordination, and customer interaction. Later, he oversaw service teams across several Latin American countries, managing a $10 million business with around 120 employees. These roles taught him how to lead diverse teams across challenging environments and establish operational clarity.

Rafael's move into global leadership included managing workforce strategy for about 1,600 field employees in 25 countries. He later took on responsibility for international operations valued at nearly $190 million, focusing on process improvement, safety, and margin stability through the practical application of lean principles.

Rafael then led operations in North America and the Americas, overseeing more than 1,200 employees and up to $160 million in revenue. In 2024, he led the integration of over 10 acquired companies into a unified platform. That same year, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer, overseeing construction and operations in the U.S. and Canada.

Throughout his professional journey, Rafael Amaral has remained focused on execution, operational discipline, and long-term value creation in renewable energy.

For over 15 years, Rafael Amaral has been committed to advancing the renewable energy industry, contributing to the implementation of utility-scale power systems across several continents. With a foundation in electrical engineering, he understood fr... Show more

Nandini Suthar

Nandini Suthar

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global enterprises, where she has driven products from ideation to execution, seamlessly aligning business objectives with user needs.

During the lockdown, Nandini co-founded Crafty Delights, a creative venture dedicated to fostering connection among parents and children through engaging activities and thoughtful content.

Passionate about promoting team well-being, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring future talent, Nandini is committed to delivering meaningful impact in every project she undertakes. Outside of work, she’s an avid trekker and explorer, always drawing inspiration from the world around her.

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global en... Show more

Richard Conway

Richard Conway

My name is Richard Conway. I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Azure. I'm a Director of Elastacloud which is a Data Science consultancy working across key business sectors such as retail, finance, engineering and others.

As well as my role in business, I'm an author of books and courses and a key contributor to Apache open source projects with a love for all things cloud and data. Over the years I've become proficient in C++, C#, Java, Scala, Python and R and I mix and match these skills for my customers and community on a daily basis.

I love speaking to new audiences on aspects of cloud, data science and data platform and have spoken all across Europe over the last few years.

I'm a strong advocate of communities and over the years founded @ukazure and a few others.

As an advocate for child education in IT I've been working closely with Code Club in the UK. My most recent community contribution has been AzureCraft, an annual two day event for developers, parents and kids to teach the Cloud and Programming through Minecraft.

My name is Richard Conway. I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Azure. I'm a Director of Elastacloud which is a Data Science consultancy working across key business sectors such as retail, finance, engineering... Show more

Laolu Adeola

Laolu Adeola

Laolu leads Leke Services, a firm focused on helping leaders build data‑driven, scalable mobility and energy systems. He has supported ecosystem research, market intelligence, and strategy work across Africa’s EV and battery sectors; including contributions to climate‑tech ecosystem analyses. His recent work focuses on building Nigeria’s EV market intelligence foundation, mapping key players across vehicles, batteries, and charging, and identifying the conditions required for bankable scale. He blends systems thinking, operational diligence, and clarity of execution to help stakeholders reduce risk, improve unit economics, and accelerate the mobility transition.

Laolu leads Leke Services, a firm focused on helping leaders build data‑driven, scalable mobility and energy systems. He has supported ecosystem research, market intelligence, and strategy work across Africa’s EV and battery sectors; including contri... Show more

Yuri Nijsen

Yuri Nijsen

Yuri Nijsen is a seasoned digital leader. CTO at the largest independent software vendor of Zeeland, (The Netherlands). On a mission to enable skilled trades workers to work more effective and assist them in changing the world to become more sustainable and transition to renewable energy solutions.

Yuri Nijsen is a seasoned digital leader. CTO at the largest independent software vendor of Zeeland, (The Netherlands). On a mission to enable skilled trades workers to work more effective and assist them in changing the world to become more sustaina... Show more

Floris van den Hoogen

Floris van den Hoogen

Passionate, solution-oriented, and creative platform engineer.

Passionate, solution-oriented, and creative platform engineer. Show more

Abhilash Majumder

Abhilash Majumder

The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was a research scientist at MSCI specializing in NLP frameworks and knowledge graphs for global indices ,portfolio managament and a Research Collaborator with Imperial College UK. Prior to this , he has been a NLP/DL engineer at HSBC holdings with a focus on building transformers and graph network based models for business usecases. He has been associated with Google Research as a collaborator for one of their open source language models and is a contributing member for different open source deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow,Sonnet). He is also an author in the field of Deep Reinforcement Learning and has been a technical speaker for Quantum ML ,NLP and DL at Python conferences (Pydata/Europython).

The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was... Show more

Tom Sherman

Tom Sherman

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Piyush Singh

Piyush Singh

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explore new architectures and modern engineering practices. He is passionate about AI and all the great things it can be do for society especially with accessibility.

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explo... Show more

Ian Okonu

Ian Okonu

Building scalable and reliable Backend systems that power web applications || Co-Lead OnlyDevs Community.

Building scalable and reliable Backend systems that power web applications || Co-Lead OnlyDevs Community. Show more

Rita Arrigo

Rita Arrigo

Rita Arrigo is a speaker and strategist helping organisations navigate the shift from AI assisting to AI acting. After leading national‑level initiatives at the National AI Centre and delivering her TEDx talk on the human side of AI adoption, she now works with leaders to build AI systems that are trustworthy, accountable, and genuinely useful. Her work sits at the intersection of responsible AI, organisational transformation, and the psychology of trust. Rita brings clarity to a space often dominated by hype, offering practical pathways for scaling AI safely — without losing the human judgement that matters most.

Rita Arrigo is a speaker and strategist helping organisations navigate the shift from AI assisting to AI acting. After leading national‑level initiatives at the National AI Centre and delivering her TEDx talk on the human side of AI adoption, she now... Show more

Stephan Simonidis

Stephan Simonidis

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media.

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media. 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

Carlos Fabricio Canlla Falcon

Carlos Fabricio Canlla Falcon

Apasionado desarrollador de software con experiencia como Tech lead y full-stack developer especializado en C# y TypeScript, abarcando frameworks de frontend como .NET MAUI, Angular, ASP.NET Core MVC y Laravel Liveware, además de un sólido enfoque en backend utilizando ASP.NET Core 8.0.

Lo me motiva al desarrollo de software es la planificación y creación de funcionalidades, así como el diseño de sistemas. Para mí, este proceso combina lógica e imaginación, dando rienda suelta a la ideas mas divertidas, claro siempre respetando las ordenes del cliente y el gerente.Mi formación técnica comenzó en Senati, donde desarrollé una base sólida en ingeniería de software. Actualmente, estoy próximo a culminar mis estudios en la Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, complementados por cursos de profesionalización específicos. Además, estoy avanzando en mis estudios de inglés para enriquecer mi perfil internacional.

Apasionado desarrollador de software con experiencia como Tech lead y full-stack developer especializado en C# y TypeScript, abarcando frameworks de frontend como .NET MAUI, Angular, ASP.NET Core MVC y Laravel Liveware, además de un sólido enfoque en... Show more

Dillibabu Sampath

Dillibabu Sampath

Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for growth. Proud Golden Kubestronaut, actively engaged in the cloud-native and Kubernetes ecosystem.

Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for gr... Show more

Sibila Erdei

Sibila Erdei

I'm a psychologist & Gestalt psychotherapist that likes to spend her time between the world of business and technology.
I like to get creative about the human element in organisations and create value by boosting the value of others.

I was born by the sea in Croatia and found myself thriving in an international environment from a young age studying in English, working in DACH, Nordic and Central EU markets.

I'm a psychologist & Gestalt psychotherapist that likes to spend her time between the world of business and technology. I like to get creative about the human element in organisations and create value by boosting the value of others. I was born b... Show more

Dale Hobbie

Dale Hobbie

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

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

Isam Vaid

Isam Vaid

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience includes addressing health issues and disparities affecting specific populations concerning health conditions, health outcomes, and premature mortality. Driven by a commitment to good health, Dr. Vaid maintains a comprehensive skill set as a public health scientist. This includes keeping abreast of current literature, conducting critical research and analyses, preparing analytical and internal technical reports, designing training protocols, and implementing systems approaches to enhance administrative functions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vaid has also deeply engaged in public health initiatives at the intersection of public health, faith communities, and religious values. This critical area of public health, which closely ties with social determinants of health, has been significantly enriched by his decades of experience in interfaith collaboration within community and academic settings. Here, he focuses on deep learning, bridge-building, peace initiatives, and fostering inclusive communities among people of different faiths or those without a faith affiliation.

Dr. Vaid has been recognized with numerous honors throughout his career, including Outstanding Contributions to the Employment of Disabled Persons and Outstanding Performance and Lasting Contributions. His dedication to volunteerism is equally significant to his professional endeavors; he is an avid proponent of environmental justice, recognizing its critical overlap with social justice. Dr. Vaid has led humanitarian relief efforts for domestic and international disasters and ecological conservation projects. Outside his professional life, he enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, profoundly appreciates the arts, and relishes personal and interfaith travel across the globe.

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience inclu... Show more

Dhruv Kumar

Dhruv Kumar

Software Engineer@Samwell.ai | DST Inspire Awardee | AIR 50 in SIC MOE | North Region Winner in CP | Intel AI Leader | Researcher | Speaker | AI Research and Development | Ex- AI Planet, KloudiDev |

Software Engineer@Samwell.ai | DST Inspire Awardee | AIR 50 in SIC MOE | North Region Winner in CP | Intel AI Leader | Researcher | Speaker | AI Research and Development | Ex- AI Planet, KloudiDev | Show more

Luke Desmond

Luke Desmond

Luke has over 20 years of portfolio, program and project leadership across Australia, Asia, the Middle East and the United States in technology sectors. Luke has directed a number of multi-billion dollar programs, established project offices in new countries, consulted for government organizations and recovered troubled projects. Luke completed a Doctorate in Business Administration focused on Project Management. In addition he holds Masters degrees in Project Management, System Engineering, Cyber-Security and Decision Analytics. Luke is particularly interested in emerging technologies such as data science, block-chain and Artificial Intelligence. Luke’s certifications include the PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP and he is a SAFe Program Consultant.

Luke has over 20 years of portfolio, program and project leadership across Australia, Asia, the Middle East and the United States in technology sectors. Luke has directed a number of multi-billion dollar programs, established project offices in new c... Show more

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specializing in computational algebra and software architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019, contributing to the development of the Francy framework, which enhances interactive capabilities within the GAP system. His research focuses on discrete mathematics and building computational tools for advanced mathematical computation and visualization.

With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Industrial Informatics) completed in 2008, Manuel brings over 15 years of experience across public and private sectors. He currently serves as a Senior Web Analyst at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), where he works on the Platform Engineering team within the Computing Department, specializing in software design and architecture.

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specializing in computational algebra and software architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019, contributing to the development of the Francy framework, which enhances interactive capabilities within th... Show more

Sapna Nishant Pillai

Sapna Nishant Pillai

Sapna Nishant Pillai is a seasoned Business and SAP Consultant with over 19 years of experience specializing in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Currently based in Austin, Texas, she serves as a Manager EHS/PLM/Quality at Ernst & Young, where she leads SAP S/4HANA implementations and manages global projects across industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, and Food & Beverages.
Throughout her career, Sapna has worked with leading organizations, including Ernst & Young, GyanSys, Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services, and Dow Chemicals, successfully delivering end-to-end SAP EHS and PLM implementations. Her expertise spans SAP S/4HANA, Product Compliance, Recipe Development, Regulatory Reporting, and REACH compliance. She has led multiple global rollouts and served as a Cutover and Integrations Lead for large-scale digital transformation programs.
Sapna’s leadership extends beyond project delivery; she has trained and mentored teams, conducted workshops on EHS modules, and represented Accenture at SAP TechEd 2012 to showcase innovative SAP-EHS integrations. Her strong grasp of cloud technologies, AI, machine learning, and blockchain enables her to design sustainable, technology-driven compliance and safety solutions.
She holds a Post Graduate degree from Welingkar’s Institute of Management, an MSc in Biology and Biotechnology, and a BSc in Zoology and Environmental Science from the University of Mumbai. Sapna also possesses certifications in Lean Sigma Yellow Belt, Conflict Resolution, and Team Building, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and organizational excellence. A dynamic professional with a global perspective, Sapna combines deep technical acumen with a passion for environmental protection, safety management, and business transformation.

Sapna Nishant Pillai is a seasoned Business and SAP Consultant with over 19 years of experience specializing in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Currently based in Austin, Texas, she serves as a Man... Show more

Doudou BA

Doudou BA

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI truly global so anyone can communicate with technology in their native language.
He also serves as Operations Research Scientist at A.P. Moller-Maersk, building intelligent systems across 200+ countries. His PhD at Charles University Prague focused on deep learning for environmental modeling. Publications in Journal of Hydroinformatics (2025) and Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics.

more: https://www.doudouba.tech/

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI trul... Show more

Stacy Quackenbush

Stacy Quackenbush

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and decentralized tech education, Stacy has built and scaled transformative ventures, including the first fully immersive, technology-driven entertainment complex in the U.S. and pioneering blockchain platforms in education and entertainment. A leader in tokenizing ticketing, streaming educational content on-chain, and using NFTs as souvenirs for events, she has also driven initiatives to fund artists and release new music through blockchain-backed models, enabling creators to connect directly with audiences and unlock new revenue streams. Known for driving strategic growth, building influential partnerships, and leading high-profile, tech-driven projects, Stacy excels at creating transformative opportunities within the Web3 space across industries. Skilled in investor relations, brand positioning, and team development, she is dedicated to reshaping the future of tech, entertainment, and decentralized learning, empowering communities, and fostering innovation in high-growth sectors.

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and de... Show more

Nikita Chernevskiy

Nikita Chernevskiy

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

Akweley Abena Okai

Akweley Abena Okai

Akweley Abena Okai is a digital marketer and co-founder of Beeva AI, an AI-powered skincare platform transforming personal care through technology designed specifically for people of color. With half a decade of experience helping tech companies build community and partnerships, she's become a recognized voice in AI, wellness, and human-centered marketing.
As host of "Building Bytes" podcast and through her work at Beeva AI, Akweley has gained unique insights into building confidence-boosting AI solutions while maintaining the personal touch wellness applications require. Her approach focuses on creating inclusive AI systems that underrepresented communities actually want to use and trust.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, project management, and community building for tech startups. At DevFest Berlin 2025, she'll share actionable lessons from building AI that puts human confidence first, with practical frameworks developers can apply across industries.

Akweley Abena Okai is a digital marketer and co-founder of Beeva AI, an AI-powered skincare platform transforming personal care through technology designed specifically for people of color. With half a decade of experience helping tech companies buil... Show more

Alex Mwangi

Alex Mwangi

Alex Mwangi is a results-driven software engineer with strong expertise in web, mobile, and system development, actively building at the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and social impact. Over the past few years, he has evolved from hands-on development to leading projects that blend clean architecture, scalability, and real-world problem-solving.

Alex's technical experience spans frontend frameworks, backend systems, DevOps and modern security practices, with a foundation in cybersecurity from CyberTalents and IBM Cybersecurity programs. He has played key roles in team leadership, mentoring developers and streamlining development workflows for better collaboration and faster delivery.

Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to address African challenges, Alex continues to integrate security-first thinking into every development stage and is driven by a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and building technology that empowers communities.

Alex Mwangi is a results-driven software engineer with strong expertise in web, mobile, and system development, actively building at the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and social impact. Over the past few years, he has evolved f... Show more

Arnaud Thenint

Arnaud Thenint

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

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