Environment & Cleantech

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

Georges Byona

Georges Byona

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker Show more

Eriol Fox

Eriol Fox

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS tools and crisis response technology. Eriol now works at The Open Home Foundation on OSS first smart home technology.

Eriol is part of the core teams at Open Source Design (http://opensourcedesign.net/) Sustain UX & Design working group (https://sustainoss.org/working-groups/design-and-ux/) and help hosts podcast about open source and design (https://sosdesign.sustainoss.org/)

Eriol is a non-binary, queer person who uses they/them pronouns.

Eriol was studying a Comp Sci PhD looking at how designers participate in humanitarian and human rights focussed open-source software projects and is looking for a new home for this research.

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS... Show more

Kieran Holmes

Kieran Holmes

Kieran is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Solution Architect with over a decade of Microsoft Business Applications delivery experience across enterprise clients in both the public and private sector.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Kieran supports organisations through digital transformation and the adoption of new Microsoft technologies, including AI-powered business applications and agents.

Kieran is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Solution Architect with over a decade of Microsoft Business Applications delivery experience across enterprise clients in both the public and private sector. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, K... Show more

Chad Crawford

Chad Crawford

Chad Crawford is a third-generation Floridian and a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and outdoor adventurer with a unique perspective on Florida unlike anyone else in the world. Over his 25-year career, he has dedicated himself to telling the story of the state he loves. Chad has collaborated with major government agencies, conservation groups, and tourism organizations, giving him a rare perspective into the tourism industry. In his current role as Director of Strategic Partnerships with Conservation Florida, he continues to build valuable relationships to help protect the state's natural resources. Chad is a father of four and resides in Lake Mary. He enjoys fishing, camping, open water swimming, and taking on whatever adventures Florida can serve up.

Chad Crawford is a third-generation Floridian and a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and outdoor adventurer with a unique perspective on Florida unlike anyone else in the world. Over his 25-year career, he has dedicated himself to telling the st... Show more

Christophe Martinot

Christophe Martinot

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience.

A former executive with over two decades of leadership experience in FMCG, pharma, and medical devices, Christophe has held strategic roles at L’Oréal, Danone, Abbott, and Sanofi.

As Managing Director and Co-Founder of SeedingEnergy, he now guides organizations across the USA, UK, and Europe in redefining their ways of working, building cultures that are more agile, human-centered, and purpose-driven.

He is a co-author of the Agile Customer Centricity Manifesto, part of the global leadership group shaping Agile Marketing Manifesto 2.0, and a co-initiator of the Business Agility Hub.

Christophe also shares his passion for agility and transformation with the next generation of leaders, teaching Agile Ways of Working at IED Barcelona and as a guest professor at ESADE.

A pragmatic optimist, he brings energy, empathy, and real-world experience to every stage, inspiring leaders and teams to Spiral Up through every challenge.
He works fluently in English, French, and Spanish.

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience. A former executive with over two de... Show more

Valeria Villacorta

Valeria Villacorta

Industrial engineer with experience in the logistics sector using machine learning technologies, specializing in project management and AI. Committed to best practices in industries utilizing new technologies and the implementation of the SDGs.

Industrial engineer with experience in the logistics sector using machine learning technologies, specializing in project management and AI. Committed to best practices in industries utilizing new technologies and the implementation of the SDGs. Show more

Frank Lyaruu

Frank Lyaruu

Architect and software generalist. Rustacian. Java veteran. Sustainable computing advocate. Web assembly enthousiast. Occasional Embedded Rust streamer.

Architect and software generalist. Rustacian. Java veteran. Sustainable computing advocate. Web assembly enthousiast. Occasional Embedded Rust streamer. Show more

Lokendra Singh Rathod

Lokendra Singh Rathod

Hi, I'm Lokendra Singh Rathod, a passionate Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant at Indid Consulting Private Limited in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. I specialize in automating BC environments and leveraging AI for efficient operations. Holding the Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Associate (MB-820) certification, I'm deeply enthusiastic about emerging technologies, and I love driving innovative solutions that help small business partners save time and costs in their implementations. I enjoy sharing practical insights to empower consultants, developers, and ISVs in the BC ecosystem—follow me on X (formerly Twitter) at @DynamicsSinghh, where I post daily about BC technology and AI.

Hi, I'm Lokendra Singh Rathod, a passionate Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant at Indid Consulting Private Limited in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. I specialize in automating BC environments and leveraging AI for efficient operations.... Show more

Luis Zuñiga

Luis Zuñiga

Luis Zuñiga is a Cloud Architect specialized in the convergence of Autonomous Automation, Applied Intelligence, and Proactive Defense. With an expert focus on AWS and GCP production environments (PRD), Luis designs high-level resilient architectures that prioritize security and scalability at their core.

His expertise lies in automating complex security strategies through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing Terraform and YAML to build governed, self-healing cloud ecosystems. Currently, Luis is pioneering the implementation of Generative AI within production workflows, transforming how organizations detect threats and optimize operations through intelligent systems.

An active member of the global Dev community, Luis is an AWS Community Builder and a prolific technical writer. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between sophisticated security paradigms and automated execution, delivering strategic roadmaps that help teams transition to a state of continuous, AI-driven resilience.

Luis Zuñiga is a Cloud Architect specialized in the convergence of Autonomous Automation, Applied Intelligence, and Proactive Defense. With an expert focus on AWS and GCP production environments (PRD), Luis designs high-level resilient architectures ... Show more

Taylor Jordan Smith

Taylor Jordan Smith

Taylor Smith, Senior AI Developer Advocate at Red Hat, is an advocate of open source AI innovation and democratization. She has a background in software development, open source technologies like Kubernetes and linux, and technical partnerships. Taylor loves music, animals, and helping to solve real-world problems with technology. Based out of North Carolina.

Taylor Smith, Senior AI Developer Advocate at Red Hat, is an advocate of open source AI innovation and democratization. She has a background in software development, open source technologies like Kubernetes and linux, and technical partnerships. Tayl... Show more

Alicia Rojas

Alicia Rojas

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes agroecology and environmental education. Her current work focuses on product engineering and harness engineering: designing the systems, scaffolding, and workflows that make AI agent output trustworthy at scale, so teams can move from reviewing code line by line to gardening the systems that produce it.

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes ag... Show more

Iván Sánchez

Iván Sánchez

I’m a Software Engineer specialized in Frontend, currently working as a Tech Lead at CaixaBank Tech.

I have over 11 years of experience building web applications, and over time my focus has progressively shifted toward a specific area: improving how users interact with interfaces, going beyond pixel-perfect design or pure performance.

I’m passionate about psychology and neuroscience, and today I try to apply these disciplines in my work to better understand what happens when an interface changes and how that impacts the real user experience.

Throughout my career, I’ve also had the opportunity to work abroad twice (Ireland and Germany), which has helped me broaden my perspective and refine the way I approach concepts.

I enjoy technology and continuously evolving, and I’m particularly interested in sharing ideas and bringing them into real-world scenarios, so that other teams and projects can apply them and create a more positive impact on how we build software.

I’m a Software Engineer specialized in Frontend, currently working as a Tech Lead at CaixaBank Tech. I have over 11 years of experience building web applications, and over time my focus has progressively shifted toward a specific area: improving h... Show more

Jochen Kerbusch

Jochen Kerbusch

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Klaus Langenheldt

Klaus Langenheldt

Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experiences that are intuitive but not limiting.

With six years' experience as a PM for Developer Productivity, Klaus has introduced Backstage at several companies. At 1KOMMA5°, he reduced Change Lead Time by 97% and improved Deployment Frequency fivefold.

Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experi... Show more

Rafael Riva Finatti

Rafael Riva Finatti

Pai da Cecília e do Inácio, esposo da Ana Lúcia, membro da Comunidade de Vida Cristã (CVX), curitibano e sofredor do Coritiba. Desde a pandemia, optou por morar na zona rural de Piraquara (Região Metropolitana da capital paranaense), onde cria galinhas, joga bola com os filhos, colhe amoras, figos e Physalis e está cavando (bem aos poucos!) um pequeno lago para os futuros gansos da família. Jornalista e economista, sempre trabalhou em organizações com forte impacto social. Atualmente, é responsável por ajudar o Grupo Marista, uma instituição de mais de 7 mil colaboradores e com uma história bicentenária, em sua estratégia ESG, articulando iniciativas transversais e proprietárias das Frentes de Missão (unidades de negócio) PUCPR, Saúde, FTD Educação e Centro Marista de Defesa da Infância; e monitorando indicadores e avaliando a evolução da maturidade - sempre procurando nutrir uma mentalidade ágil, com foco nas pessoas, na entrega de valor e na melhoria contínua.

Pai da Cecília e do Inácio, esposo da Ana Lúcia, membro da Comunidade de Vida Cristã (CVX), curitibano e sofredor do Coritiba. Desde a pandemia, optou por morar na zona rural de Piraquara (Região Metropolitana da capital paranaense), onde cria galinh... Show more

Randy Finch of Sarasota

Randy Finch of Sarasota

Randy Finch of Sarasota is a roofing contractor, business owner, and former Marine whose life reflects service, discipline, and long-term commitment to skilled work. Based in Florida, he has built his career through direct experience, steady effort, and a practical understanding of responsibility. His path includes military service, many years in the roofing field, business leadership, and technical work related to legal disputes. Across each stage of that path, he has remained focused on doing useful work, meeting obligations, and earning trust through actions rather than promises.

Randy Finch spent his early years in the community where he was raised and completed his education before graduating from high school. After that, he chose to enlist in the Marine Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in frontline combat roles. That kind of service demanded mental toughness, discipline, and the ability to act under pressure. The experience shaped how he viewed duty, teamwork, and sacrifice, and it gave him habits that continued to guide him after he returned to civilian life.

Randy Finch entered the roofing industry after completing military service and began learning the trade through direct, hands-on work. Over approximately 18 years, he developed a broad knowledge of residential and commercial roofing systems by working in real job conditions and gaining experience from the ground up. He became familiar with installation methods, repair work, materials, and structural assessment. Those years gave him a solid base in the field and helped him understand the level of care and consistency required to produce dependable roofing work.

Randy Matthew Finch from Sarasota also benefited from spending years working for established roofing companies before starting his own business. That experience allowed him to see how successful operations depend on more than technical skill alone. He learned how teams are organized, how projects are scheduled, how customer relationships are maintained, and how business decisions affect the quality of work. By observing those processes closely, he developed a broader view of the industry and gained the practical understanding needed to lead others and manage responsibilities well.

Randy Finch eventually decided to build a company based on the experience he had gained over many years in the field. He founded his own roofing business and has led it for 6 years, focusing on reliable service and sound operations. Running a company in this industry requires carefully estimating jobs, managing crews and subcontractors, meeting code requirements, controlling costs, and maintaining customer trust. He has taken on those responsibilities with a steady approach shaped by experience rather than image.

Randy Finch has also earned respect for the depth of his knowledge in matters that go beyond routine roofing projects. He has served as a roofing expert in construction litigation, providing technical analysis and deposition testimony when disputes require informed professional judgment. That type of work calls for careful review of evidence, objective thinking, and the ability to explain findings clearly in formal settings. His involvement in those matters shows that his judgment has been trusted in situations where accuracy and clarity are especially important.

Sarasota native Randy Matthew Finch has received professional recognition that reflects consistent standards in his work. Among those accomplishments is GAF Master Elite certification, a distinction awarded to only a small percentage of roofing contractors in the United States. He has also achieved Gold-level distinction in that program, reflecting strong performance in installation and customer service. These recognitions are meaningful because they point to verified standards rather than self-promotion, and they support the reputation he has built through experience, reliability, and attention to quality.

Randy Finch approaches both work and daily life with values shaped by faith, honesty, and service. As a Christian, he seeks to apply those beliefs in practical ways through his leadership, personal conduct, and interactions with others. He has also remained committed to the wider community by supporting the local sheriff’s department and contributing to Starlink-supported search-and-rescue operations in the county. Taken together, his military service, trade experience, business leadership, and community involvement reflect a life centered on responsibility, humility, and steady contribution.

Randy Finch of Sarasota is a roofing contractor, business owner, and former Marine whose life reflects service, discipline, and long-term commitment to skilled work. Based in Florida, he has built his career through direct experience, steady effort, ... Show more

Victor Jimenez

Victor Jimenez

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

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

Josh Chanin

Josh Chanin

Josh leads transportation electrification programs for San Jose Clean Energy, the electricity generation provider for the City of San Jose, and draws on 10+ years of experience in energy efficiency and transportation electrification program management. He has spent the past several years focusing on increasing EV adoption for state governments and Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities. Josh has played a key role in directing how over $75 million in funding should be spent to accelerate EV adoption and charging projects, directly influencing the adoption of more than 8,000 EVs.

Josh leads transportation electrification programs for San Jose Clean Energy, the electricity generation provider for the City of San Jose, and draws on 10+ years of experience in energy efficiency and transportation electrification program managemen... Show more

Jens Weymann

Jens Weymann

Jens is an energy engineer and sustainability strategist who speaks in front of real estate and investor audiences to answer the common question: How will we get through this time of uncertainty?
His take is: We cannot fix our societies by focussing on just one discipline. Hence, he brings insights from engineering and investing to business leaders and change makers across multiple industries.
As Head of Sustainability & ESG he works with real estate investors to make decarbonization an actionable strategy. 
Jens believes in progress by combining three worlds: the space between regulation, technical reality, and business innovation.

Jens is an energy engineer and sustainability strategist who speaks in front of real estate and investor audiences to answer the common question: How will we get through this time of uncertainty? His take is: We cannot fix our societies by focussin... Show more

Vipin Kataria

Vipin Kataria

Vipin Kataria is an IEEE Senior Member and Distinguished SCRS Fellow with 20+ years of experience working at the intersection of cloud architecture, machine learning, and IoT/Edge and sensor systems. Over two decades, he has built scalable solutions across hardware, cloud, and enterprise domains—from data platforms for XMM Series Modem Platform that enabled development and log triaging at Intel Corporation to enterprise-grade cloud platforms at Amazon and telecommunications solutions at Aricent Technologies and TCS.
As Lead Architect - Data/ML at Picarro, he designs cloud data solutions around IoT/Sensor/Edge systems for environmental monitoring and hazardous gas detection, processing real-time sensor data for Fortune 500 companies. His work focuses on modern data architecture, advanced analytics pipelines, and AI systems that drive business transformation.
Beyond building systems, Vipin actively contributes to the AI research community as an author, peer-reviewer, and judge for international AI awards and hackathons. Based in Fremont, California, he continues advancing the convergence of cloud computing, machine learning, and IoT technologies

Vipin Kataria is an IEEE Senior Member and Distinguished SCRS Fellow with 20+ years of experience working at the intersection of cloud architecture, machine learning, and IoT/Edge and sensor systems. Over two decades, he has built scalable solutions ... Show more

Jan Schulte

Jan Schulte

Jan is founder & CEO of Betalyra, an AI innovation lab helping companies turn AI from a buzzword into something that actually works for their people. With a MSc. in Software Engineering Jan has been working in the AI industry since 2018 and focuses on generative UI, mechanistic interpretability, agentic AI, encoder models and RAG systems.

Jan is founder & CEO of Betalyra, an AI innovation lab helping companies turn AI from a buzzword into something that actually works for their people. With a MSc. in Software Engineering Jan has been working in the AI industry since 2018 and focuses o... Show more

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev is the VP Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles.

Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads projects and strategic engagement in the context of more than 10 industry bodies in Europe, in North America and globally. Additionally, he spearheads AMPECO’s positioning on public policy matters as well as the company’s sustainability strategy.

Previous to his role at AMPECO, Petar has actively shaped Europe’s clean transportation policy during a four-year stint in Brussels. Through his understanding of macro-trends in the EV ecosystem, he has contributed to the finalisation of the EU Mobility Package and the formation of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

Petar has spoken at 100+ industry events in Europe, Asia and North America throughout his career - covering everything from roundtable discussions to major industry forums.

Petar Georgiev is the 2021 winner of the “EV Under 30 Star” award, which he received during the EV World Congress in Bristol (UK), and is also among the 2022 class of the Forbes Bulgaria "30 Under 30" ranking in the Science, Tech and Healthcare category. Petar has a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Bruges with a focus on energy and environmental policy.

Petar Georgiev is the VP Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles. Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads proj... Show more

Divine Justine

Divine Justine

Divine is a product-minded media creative who blends storytelling with strategy. Sitting at the intersection of design, video, and digital products, he doesn’t just create content; he engineers experiences that capture attention and drive results. From crafting compelling visuals to building ideas into scalable products, his work is driven by one thing: turning creativity into impact.

Divine is a product-minded media creative who blends storytelling with strategy. Sitting at the intersection of design, video, and digital products, he doesn’t just create content; he engineers experiences that capture attention and drive results. Fr... Show more

Joanna Goodwin

Joanna Goodwin

Jo is the Founder and CEO of Y Cewri. Jo founded this new business in 2026 following more than two decades of experience shaping public services across local, regional, and central government. A recognised leader in public sector design, Jo is the author of two influential books: Access for All, which tackles the systemic challenges of creating truly accessible public services, and Trio Writing, which explores how service design can better serve bilingual and multilingual nations. A Fellow of the Future Government Institute, Jo is currently completing a PhD focused on the design of public services for people with cognitive access needs - advancing the field at the intersection of inclusion, design, and public good.

Jo is the Founder and CEO of Y Cewri. Jo founded this new business in 2026 following more than two decades of experience shaping public services across local, regional, and central government. A recognised leader in public sector design, Jo is the au... Show more

Nina Ma

Nina Ma

I am an Associate at McKinsey, focusing on digital and technology. Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in the Microsoft Cloud for ISVs team at Microsoft. Before that, I was a Technology, Data & Analytics Consultant at PwC, specialising in Project & Programme Management and Data Analytics. My academic background includes a BSc in Psychology from the University of Birmingham.

I am an Associate at McKinsey, focusing on digital and technology. Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in the Microsoft Cloud for ISVs team at Microsoft. Before that, I was a Technology, Data & Analytics Consultant at PwC, specialising in ... Show more

Faith Njah

Faith Njah

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breaking down complex technical concepts and making them accessible to diverse audiences, from developers to non-technical users.

Faith has collaborated with international teams, engaging developers, writing technical articles, and delivering insightful presentations on emerging technologies. She continuously bridges the gap between technology and end users through advocacy, documentation, and hands-on demonstrations.

With a keen interest in developing innovative solutions, Faith is committed to driving impact in Technology industry.

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breakin... Show more

Eunice Adewusi

Eunice Adewusi

Eunice Adewusi (Climiradi) is a Machine Learning Engineer and applied AI researcher who specializes in translating theoretical models into deployable, low-cost solutions for African contexts. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s Top 50 Women Tech Titans, her work focuses on reinforcement learning, computer vision, NLP, IoT/edge AI, and intelligent transportation systems. She currently serves as a peer reviewer for the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC). Beyond engineering, she has led technical communities and impact-driven initiatives at scale. She served as a core team lead at Google Developer Student Clubs ALU, supporting 300+ student developers, and founded the Climiradi Roberts Foundation (CRF), a youth-led nonprofit that has empowered 70,000+ youths across 20+ countries, particularly African girls, through STEAM education, climate action, and gender equity programs. In global advocacy, she served as a UN Foundation Engine Room Changemaker, contributing to the “Road to 2100” climate policy agenda, and pioneered the #16DaysLoudItQuotes campaign, reaching over 75,000 people globally to end gender-based violence. With an honorable mention from Deep Learning Indaba, Eunice continues to redefine what it means to be a woman in tech, building equitable systems, fostering community-led innovation, and creating future-ready opportunities for the next generation of African women changemakers.

Eunice Adewusi (Climiradi) is a Machine Learning Engineer and applied AI researcher who specializes in translating theoretical models into deployable, low-cost solutions for African contexts. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s Top 50 Women Tech Titans, h... Show more

Yen Kha

Yen Kha

I am the Founder of GammaLex AI Inc. and Co-Founder of Justice for All (J4All.org), both launched at Stanford Law School. At GammaLex, I develop vertical AI solutions for high-stakes domains, where AI can meaningfully influence human outcomes, community systems, and long-term sustainability across health, legal technology, and AI infrastructure. Through Justice for All, we collaborate with Google Research to advance access to justice and deliver tangible humanitarian impact.

I am the Founder of GammaLex AI Inc. and Co-Founder of Justice for All (J4All.org), both launched at Stanford Law School. At GammaLex, I develop vertical AI solutions for high-stakes domains, where AI can meaningfully influence human outcomes, commun... Show more

Alberto Castillo

Alberto Castillo

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique intersection of complex data science, social impact, and technology policy.

​Currently, he serves as the Product Manager for ANTICIPA at the French NGO 3iS. Under his leadership, the platform was recently selected by Google.org as one of only 20 initiatives globally—out of over 3,000 proposals—to win the Generative AI Impact Challenge.

​Unlike many AI experts who focus solely on commercial software, Alberto leads engineering projects that are actively saving lives in Colombia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Amazon. His work utilizes advanced architectures involving Gemini, Mastra AI, and GraphRAG to help vulnerable communities manage environmental risks and disasters through accessible interfaces like WhatsApp.

​He is a recognized expert in bridging the gap between advanced Enterprise AI architectures and real-world deployment in low-connectivity environments. Beyond his technical work, Alberto is deeply involved in tech governance, having recently presented formal AI regulation proposals to the Senate of the Dominican Republic. He is currently one of the strongest voices advocating for the use of Agentic Systems to solve complex, systemic crises in the Global South.

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique inters... Show more

Steven David

Steven David

Steven David is a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He has over 20 years of experience designing solutions for large enterprises. Through these engagements he has developed deep expertise in application development technologies and methodologies. In addition, As the focus on creating sustainable solutions has taken hold in organizations around the world, Steven has taken a leadership role in leading those initiatives in AWS.

Steven David is a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He has over 20 years of experience designing solutions for large enterprises. Through these engagements he has developed deep expertise in application development technolog... Show more

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