Environment & Cleantech

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

Tuva Adams Tuva

Tuva Adams Tuva

Tuva Adams Tuva is the Chairman of The Global NGO Stakeholders Summit, a pan-African convening organised under Twende Green Planet. He led the inaugural Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 26 June 2026, bringing together government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders around the theme of catalysing change for inclusive and sustainable development in Africa. Under his leadership, the Summit produced a set of Collaboration Blueprints spanning food security and agriculture, climate change and the blue economy, policy and governance, and entrepreneurship, youth and women, alongside the Pan-African NGO Portal, a shared digital infrastructure initiative for the continent's social impact sector.

Tuva Adams Tuva is the Chairman of The Global NGO Stakeholders Summit, a pan-African convening organised under Twende Green Planet. He led the inaugural Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 26 June 2026, bringing together government, civil societ... 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

Diana Saimovici

Diana Saimovici

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA

Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellness, realstate, retail, marketplace, food service, telco/ media, energy, edutech, public sector y ongs ayudando a empresas y organizaciones a tomar decisiones estratégicas basadas en el comportamiento de sus usuarios con un enfoque que combina rigor metodológico con una mirada basada en los objetivos de negocio y producto.

Me he formado en facilitación de dinámicas para colaborar al encuadre de necesidades y problemas.

También me he especializado en Usabilidad, Accesibilidad Digital y Diseño conversacional para Asistentes Virtuales

He colaborado con diversas empresas en el armado de equipos de UX/UI como Manager entre ellas SHIFTA con el Framework Dual Track Agile y Discovery continuo.

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellne... Show more

Thapelo Vundla

Thapelo Vundla

Thapelo Vundla is a Computer Engineering student at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) with a foundational background in Arduino systems. Driven by a passion for creating impactful, accessible solutions, he serves as the hardware development lead for GreenGuard, a project that secured 2nd place at a regional MICT hackathon.

While Thapelo represents the project on stage, GreenGuard is a collaborative triumph built alongside a talented, multidisciplinary team: Vhutali Tsanwani (Master’s in Computer Science candidate at UWC specializing in Machine Learning and Informatics), Ntando Ndawonde (Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering student at CPUT), Tidimatso Malatji (BSc Mathematics and Statistical Science student at UWC focusing on Data Science), and Kabelo Mkhwebane (B.Tech in Computer Engineering student at CPUT specializing in Cybersecurity and Data Engineering). Together, they focus on transforming raw, edge-computed environment metrics into low-cost, community-first tools that empower small-scale farmers and safeguard local food security.

Thapelo Vundla is a Computer Engineering student at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) with a foundational background in Arduino systems. Driven by a passion for creating impactful, accessible solutions, he serves as the hardware developm... 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

Naledi Ncube

Naledi Ncube

Based in Budapest Hungary, she serves as Social Impact Chair at EuCham - European Chamber and is a member of the WEF Global Shapers Budapest Hub. As Chief Strategy Officer at Global Trade Africa, she brings on-the-ground business intelligence from both continents to the stage. Pasiionate about women empowerment Naledi founded the Inkanyezi Foundation for Girls and speaks eight languages. Her talks move audiences from insight to action on trade, leadership, and systemic change.

Based in Budapest Hungary, she serves as Social Impact Chair at EuCham - European Chamber and is a member of the WEF Global Shapers Budapest Hub. As Chief Strategy Officer at Global Trade Africa, she brings on-the-ground business intelligence from bo... Show more

Izis Filipaldi

Izis Filipaldi

For the past ten years, I've worked with agile frameworks, assisting communities and my teams in delivering products and cultivating a judgment-free environment.
My three main work focuses are continuous improvement of people's knowledge, product delivery, and work environment.
I'm an agile community partner in both Brazil and Germany.
My mission is to help people improve their knowledge and professional value within organizations while also fostering an environment with a strong agile culture.

For the past ten years, I've worked with agile frameworks, assisting communities and my teams in delivering products and cultivating a judgment-free environment. My three main work focuses are continuous improvement of people's knowledge, product de... Show more

Anjali Kumari

Anjali Kumari

Anjali Kumari is a B.Tech Computer Science student specializing in IoT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. She serves as the Vice President of the IoT Club at Dronacharya College of Engineering, where she has organized and delivered technical sessions on emerging technologies.

Passionate about cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and networking, Anjali enjoys simplifying complex concepts through practical demonstrations and hands-on workshops. She is currently building cloud-native applications using AWS, Docker, Linux, and Python while continuously expanding her knowledge of modern infrastructure technologies.

She has completed a Cloud Internship with F13 Technologies and actively contributes to the student developer community by mentoring peers, organizing technical events, and encouraging hands-on learning.

Her current interests include Cloud Computing, DevOps, Infrastructure Automation, Containerization, and Open Source technologies.

Anjali Kumari is a B.Tech Computer Science student specializing in IoT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. She serves as the Vice President of the IoT Club at Dronacharya College of Engineering, where she has organized and delivered technical sessio... Show more

Anjaneya Turai

Anjaneya Turai

Anjaneya Turai is a technology strategist with over half a decade of experience in making artificial intelligence practical, ethical, and accessible. At South East Water, he leads AI initiatives that range from automation and analytics to the responsible adoption of emerging tools, ensuring that innovation is grounded in trust and transparency.

He has delivered AI engagement sessions across teams, spoken on podcasts about AI and ethics, and worked closely with professionals to explore how AI can drive efficiency and new opportunities. His projects span legal automation, client data management, generative AI for business, and advanced analytics, giving him a unique perspective on both the strategic and hands-on sides of AI.

Passionate about bridging the gap between innovation and responsibility, Anjaneya helps organizations unlock value from AI while keeping people, ethics, and real-world impact at the center of the conversation. Whether engaging executives, developers, or students, he brings clarity, curiosity, and practical insight into the fast-moving world of AI.

Anjaneya Turai is a technology strategist with over half a decade of experience in making artificial intelligence practical, ethical, and accessible. At South East Water, he leads AI initiatives that range from automation and analytics to the respons... Show more

Vincent Offroy

Vincent Offroy

Hello, i'm a french Android developer at Leboncoin, where I actively contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative solutions. I am deeply invested in promoting eco-friendly practices within my company and beyond by aligning technological advancements with environmental responsibility.

Hello, i'm a french Android developer at Leboncoin, where I actively contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative solutions. I am deeply invested in promoting eco-friendly practices within my company and beyond by aligning technologica... Show more

Matteo Manchi

Matteo Manchi

Matteo is a community-addicted enthusiast from the very beginning: since its founding in 2013, he has been the community manager of RomaJS, dedicating part of his time to creating environments for sharing and technical dissemination. He loves JavaScript in all its forms, as well as PHP.

In his free time, he is the CEO of Impronta Advance, a trainer, a consultant on web architectures, a speaker, and in his spare time, he studies and experiments live on Twitch.

Matteo is a community-addicted enthusiast from the very beginning: since its founding in 2013, he has been the community manager of RomaJS, dedicating part of his time to creating environments for sharing and technical dissemination. He loves JavaScr... Show more

Julie Watts

Julie Watts

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News California. Based in California’s State Capitol, Julie's reporting combines watchdog journalism with solutions-focused storytelling to expose systemic failures, hold the powerful accountable, spur legislative reforms, increase transparency and drive change.

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News California. Based in California’s State Capitol, Julie's reporting combines watchdog journalism with solutions-focused storytelling to expose systemic failures, hold the... Show more

Madiha Shakil Mirza

Madiha Shakil Mirza

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing with a focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Her research has been published in the most high impact conference for Natural Language Processing. Madiha has been invited to present her research and work at leading AI and Data Science conferences.

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing... Show more

Mary Ndiya

Mary Ndiya

I'm a passionate youth leader, sustainability advocate, public speaker, and founder of Ndiyaconsults. My mission is to empower young people to lead with purpose, create sustainable solutions, and become active changemakers in their communities.

My leadership journey began in primary school and continued throughout high school, where I had the privilege of serving in various leadership positions, including becoming the first female School President in my school's history. These experiences shaped my belief that leadership is not about titles but about service, impact, and inspiring others to reach their potential.

I am currently a student at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and actively involved in leadership, advocacy, and community development initiatives. Through my work with Amnesty International and other youth-focused programs, I advocate for human rights, civic engagement, and meaningful youth participation in decision-making processes.

I founded Ndiyaconsults to create opportunities for learning, mentorship, and leadership development. Through initiatives such as the Sustainable Leadership Training Program and the Leading Tomorrow Project, I work with young people to develop practical leadership skills, promote sustainability, and drive positive social change.

I believe that when young people are equipped with the right knowledge, values, and opportunities, they can transform their communities and shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.

I'm a passionate youth leader, sustainability advocate, public speaker, and founder of Ndiyaconsults. My mission is to empower young people to lead with purpose, create sustainable solutions, and become active changemakers in their communities. My... Show more

Jitendra Patel

Jitendra Patel

Jitendra Patel is a seasoned Project Management Professional with over 15 years of experience in power transformer manufacturing and large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. He specializes in the end-to-end execution of engineered-to-order transformer projects, with a strong focus on governance, financial margin control, and risk management.
Throughout his career, he has led complex, cross-functional initiatives, driving operational optimization and ensuring alignment with technical, safety, and commercial objectives in highly demanding project environments. His expertise lies in balancing execution efficiency with cost and risk considerations to deliver consistent project outcomes.
Jitendra’s areas of interest include project execution strategy, risk-driven decision-making, and practical approaches to managing large-scale capital projects. He is passionate about sharing real-world insights from the energy sector to support professionals in improving project delivery performance.

Jitendra Patel is a seasoned Project Management Professional with over 15 years of experience in power transformer manufacturing and large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. He specializes in the end-to-end execution of engineered-to-order tra... Show more

Umesh Pawar

Umesh Pawar

Hi there, I am Umesh, a Senior Cloud Engineer focused on making enterprise operations simpler, smarter, and highly efficient. He specializes in cloud migration, AI integration, and observability cost optimization. Passionate about building cloud solutions that positively impact society, and also a continuous learner who thrives on implementing next-generation technologies to create robust, future-ready systems.

Hi there, I am Umesh, a Senior Cloud Engineer focused on making enterprise operations simpler, smarter, and highly efficient. He specializes in cloud migration, AI integration, and observability cost optimization. Passionate about building cloud solu... Show more

Manuel Bruña

Manuel Bruña

Vivo en Argentina, soy Tech Lead en Globely (by Bytetravel) en España, donde lidero la arquitectura y desarrollo de soluciones inteligentes combinando automatización, IA y herramientas de low code y código tradicional. Tengo más de 10 años de experiencia como desarrollador fullstack (Laravel, NestJS, Angular, NextJS) y en los últimos años me especialicé en integrar modelos de lenguaje (LLMs), agentes personalizados, y flujos automatizados con herramientas como n8n, Ollama, LM Studio y Cursor. Trabajo con proyectos de infraestructura híbrida y me enfoco en llevar la IA al día a día mediante automatizaciones prácticas, usando herramientas libres o auto-hosteadas. Me interesa explorar conceptos como el Model Context Protocol para generar flujos más dinámicos y contextuales, tanto para uso personal como profesional.

Vivo en Argentina, soy Tech Lead en Globely (by Bytetravel) en España, donde lidero la arquitectura y desarrollo de soluciones inteligentes combinando automatización, IA y herramientas de low code y código tradicional. Tengo más de 10 años de experie... Show more

Laurent Sarrazin

Laurent Sarrazin

100% agile DNA, boosted with Solution-Focus brief coaching, narrative practices, MGT3.0, Host-Leadership, Heart of Agile, I'm currently on the road to my new life, 100% focused on my NGO Agility With No Borders (www.awnb.org). Our mission is to help people achieve financial, social and professional autonomy, using the best practices of agile culture, enhanced by our dialogic signature. On our agenda: employability, social & eco-responsabile agile micro-entrepreneurship, development of essential 21st century skills (critical thinking, innovative problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, leadership, resilience... and AI). www.awnb.org.

100% agile DNA, boosted with Solution-Focus brief coaching, narrative practices, MGT3.0, Host-Leadership, Heart of Agile, I'm currently on the road to my new life, 100% focused on my NGO Agility With No Borders (www.awnb.org). Our mission is to help ... Show more

Alex Bordei

Alex Bordei

Alex Bordei is Managing Partner at ICE Felix and a seasoned full-stack developer with over 12 years of experience in Flutter, embedded systems, web and API architecture. He is the founder of the Flutter Romania community and currently organizes the Flutter Bucharest Meetup, helping grow the ecosystem both locally and internationally.

Alex is a passionate speaker and educator who regularly shares his insights at technology events and conferences across Europe. He covers a broad spectrum of topics, including software development, emerging technologies, and innovative applications of Flutter, IoT, and AI. His engaging style and hands-on experience make him a valuable contributor to both professional and educational communities.

Through Early Alpha Engineering, his educational initiative, Alex introduces children to Flutter and hands-on electronics by guiding them through fun, real-world tech projects. He also volunteers and contributes actively to community events, including WordCamp Europe.

With a deep enthusiasm for music, upcycling, and sustainable tech, Alex combines creativity and engineering to explore the intersection of innovation, education, and impact. His work continues to inspire audiences and communities alike.

Alex Bordei is Managing Partner at ICE Felix and a seasoned full-stack developer with over 12 years of experience in Flutter, embedded systems, web and API architecture. He is the founder of the Flutter Romania community and currently organizes the F... Show more

Burak Güneli

Burak Güneli

Hey, I'm Burak, a Berlin based Frontend Engineer. I was born and raised in Istanbul then I decided to move to Berlin for my current company Uberall. I'm an amateur theatre director and cycling activist who is interested in climate change topics.

Hey, I'm Burak, a Berlin based Frontend Engineer. I was born and raised in Istanbul then I decided to move to Berlin for my current company Uberall. I'm an amateur theatre director and cycling activist who is interested in climate change topics. Show more

Yutaka Kikuchi

Yutaka Kikuchi

He is a manager of a renewable energy startup besides a professor at Kochi University of Technology. One of his interests is to develop a new platform for developing distributed industrial systems with Nerves. He received his Ph.D. from Tokyo Institute of Technology for his work on no-imperative languages in 1996.

He is a manager of a renewable energy startup besides a professor at Kochi University of Technology. One of his interests is to develop a new platform for developing distributed industrial systems with Nerves. He received his Ph.D. from Tokyo Institu... 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

Kendra Poehlmann

Kendra Poehlmann

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen.

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen. Show more

Nandipa Sozoyi

Nandipa Sozoyi

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowledge systems function as adaptive infrastructures that inform contemporary challenges in AI, sustainability, governance, and technology design.

She is the founder of Noncedo Development Collective, a South African systems design and research initiative focused on ethical development architectures, knowledge infrastructures, and innovation ecosystems. Her work spans academic research, community innovation, and applied platform development, including community-based initiatives through Zithulele Development Collective and IKS SoMbo Connect, an emerging initiative exploring how Indigenous knowledge can be translated into digital and institutional systems.

Nandipa’s work has received innovation funding, featured in innovation showcases and collaborative initiatives, and increasingly bridges architecture, systems thinking, and technology futures. She also contributes to higher education through research mentorship and studio teaching while building models that connect research, communities, and emerging technologies.

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowled... Show more

Vivek Shilimkar

Vivek Shilimkar

I am a Senior Consultant at Improving. My primary work is designing, implementing and end-to-end testing of Kubernetes cluster life-cycle processes across different cloud providers. I use wide range of technologies in my day-to-day work, including RKE1, RKE2, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud.

In addition to my engineering role, I hold a PhD in Climate Science from Hokkaido Univerisity, in Sapporo, Japan. My interest in advocating for green cloud design is fueled by my education.

I am a Senior Consultant at Improving. My primary work is designing, implementing and end-to-end testing of Kubernetes cluster life-cycle processes across different cloud providers. I use wide range of technologies in my day-to-day work, including RK... Show more

Franziska Brenner

Franziska Brenner

Franziska Brenner (M.A.) studierte Geschichtswissenschaft, Romanistik, Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Soziologie und Erziehungswissenschaft in Bielefeld, Sevilla, Magdeburg und Roskilde. Seit 2019 arbeitet sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im Team E-Learning der Universität Leipzig. Neben ihrer Mitarbeit und Koordination im Verbundprojekt Digitalisierung der Hochschulbildung Sachsen in der Programmlinie Digital Change Agents baute sie das universitätsweite Netzwerk Lehre.Digital auf. Im Rahmen ihrer Promotion beschäftigt sie sich mit der Rolle von Hochschullehrenden vor dem Hintergrund von KI.

Franziska Brenner (M.A.) studierte Geschichtswissenschaft, Romanistik, Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Soziologie und Erziehungswissenschaft in Bielefeld, Sevilla, Magdeburg und Roskilde. Seit 2019 arbeitet sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im Team E... Show more

Siddharth Bellad

Siddharth Bellad

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can create. He's built MVPs, shipped agents, competed in AI hackathons, and landed a product internship at an enterprise tech company. His perspective is from the inside: what builders actually trade away when moving fast, and what it costs the humans on the other end.

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can c... Show more

Cynthia Taylor | Dallas, TX

Cynthia Taylor | Dallas, TX

Cynthia Taylor is a Clean Energy and Infrastructure Finance Professional based in Dallas, Texas. She currently serves as Director of Finance at TAE Technologies, Inc., where she works to bring fusion energy to commercial reality. Previously, she served as Senior Investment Officer at the U.S. DOE Loan Programs Office, leading groundbreaking energy transition investments in carbon capture and storage, industrial decarbonization, and biofuels. Cynthia holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and is a doctoral candidate at Southern Methodist University. She is passionate about innovative financing solutions that accelerate the clean energy transition.

Cynthia Taylor is a Clean Energy and Infrastructure Finance Professional based in Dallas, Texas. She currently serves as Director of Finance at TAE Technologies, Inc., where she works to bring fusion energy to commercial reality. Previously, she serv... Show more

Jean Seely

Jean Seely

Jean Seely is a project manager at Kwik Trip, where she leads AI adoption and runs hands-on Copilot training for teams at every skill level. Before Kwik Trip, she spent years at Microsoft as a PM leading GDPR compliance for Windows and Internet Explorer ahead of the 2018 enforcement deadline.

She holds a Master's in Project Management from UW-Platteville, a BS in Applied Mathematics, and certifications including PMP and CIPM.

Outside of work, Jean and her husband Scott run a zero-emissions home in rural Wisconsin — 28.8 kW solar, geothermal heat pump, two EVs — putting them in the top 0.1% of US households by that combination in a cold climate. She talks about sustainability the same way she talks about projects: with the actual numbers, the real failure modes, and the ROI case that makes skeptics quiet.

She writes about practical sustainability and AI at jeanius.cc.

Jean Seely is a project manager at Kwik Trip, where she leads AI adoption and runs hands-on Copilot training for teams at every skill level. Before Kwik Trip, she spent years at Microsoft as a PM leading GDPR compliance for Windows and Internet Explo... Show more

Vishal Sharma

Vishal Sharma

As Software Engineering leader, I bring over 20 years of expertise in enterprise architecture and digital transformation. By leading cross-functional teams, I enable the delivery of secure, scalable solutions that optimize operations and enhance client engagement. My efforts focus on integrating innovative technologies to align with strategic business goals, resulting in measurable outcomes for stakeholders.

With a strong foundation in business architecture and fintech innovation, I excel in modernizing platforms to meet evolving industry demands. Equipped with certifications such as TOGAF, I prioritize seamless system integration, cost efficiency, and regulatory alignment to drive long-term value for organizations. Passionate about solving complex challenges, I work collaboratively to empower teams and achieve sustainable success.

As Software Engineering leader, I bring over 20 years of expertise in enterprise architecture and digital transformation. By leading cross-functional teams, I enable the delivery of secure, scalable solutions that optimize operations and enhance clie... Show more

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