Environment & Cleantech

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

Sasha Luccioni

Sasha Luccioni

Dr. Sasha Luccioni is the AI & Climate Lead at Hugging Face, a global startup in responsible open-source AI, where she works on creating tools and techniques for quantifying AI’s societal and environmental costs. She is also a founding member of Climate Change AI (CCAI) and a board member of Women in Machine Learning (WiML).

Dr. Sasha Luccioni is the AI & Climate Lead at Hugging Face, a global startup in responsible open-source AI, where she works on creating tools and techniques for quantifying AI’s societal and environmental costs. She is also a founding member of Clim... Show more

Alex Piliptchak

Alex Piliptchak

Alex Piliptchak is Senior Director of Software and System Architecture for Electrify America and Electrify Canada, overseeing the company’s software solutions underpinning the networks’ Hyper-Fast charging technology. With 30 years of experience in technology leadership roles, his expertise is focused on software development, strategy, and cloud technology.

Since joining Electrify America in 2023, Alex has led the long-term software strategy, design and implementation of all software components, and systems integration with automakers and mobility service providers. Prior to joining Electrify America, he was Director of Software Development, Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer for Schneider Electrics Digital Grid business unit. Alex holds a Master of Science in Computer Science / Applied Mathematics from Kiev University.

Alex Piliptchak is Senior Director of Software and System Architecture for Electrify America and Electrify Canada, overseeing the company’s software solutions underpinning the networks’ Hyper-Fast charging technology. With 30 years of experience in ... Show more

Rachel Buchanan

Rachel Buchanan

Rachel is the Founder of T3 Global: a company focused on providing supply chain solutions using blockchain technology. Our mission is to transition brands from trust to truth - because the truth is verifiable.

Her passion for clean supply chain solutions stems from wanting to provide increased data integrity that captures greater value, delivers more authenticity while creating better vendor relations and builds shorter systems.

Having worked with many different types of people in pursuit of a common goal, she is adept in aligning suppliers, consumers, investors, artists and developers in their respective spheres of influence. She is here to communicate the opportunities of blockchain adoption in our every day lives and connect interested parties. She helps people and businesses bridge the gap between their current reality and their fullest potential in serving the world.

Rachel is the Founder of T3 Global: a company focused on providing supply chain solutions using blockchain technology. Our mission is to transition brands from trust to truth - because the truth is verifiable. Her passion for clean supply chain so... Show more

Nicolas Reiß

Nicolas Reiß

Nicolas Reiß studierte Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen an der TU Darmstadt und begann nach einer Tätigkeit in einem Beratungsunternehmen im Bereich Operations 2012 seine Promotion am KIT in Karlsruhe. Dort leitete er als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter drei Jahre die Forschungsgruppe Entwicklungsmethodik und -management und begleitete mehrere Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekte im agilen Kontext. Seine Arbeit konzentrierte sich auf die Entwicklung von Ansätzen zur Steigerung der Methodenakzeptanz in agilen Entwicklungsprozessen. Von 2018 bis 2022 arbeitet er als Agile Coach bei Mercedes-Benz und beschäftigt sich mit der Vermittlung agiler Werte in der Organisation, der Weiterentwicklung und Implementierung agiler Methoden sowie dem Coaching der am agilen Prozess beteiligten Rollen. Seit 2022 gestaltet er als Colaboration Manager die Zusammenarbeit im Rahmen der digitalen Transformation bei der EnBW.

Nicolas Reiß studierte Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen an der TU Darmstadt und begann nach einer Tätigkeit in einem Beratungsunternehmen im Bereich Operations 2012 seine Promotion am KIT in Karlsruhe. Dort leitete er als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter drei... Show more

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a more innovative future. He is the founder of the School of Creativity and Innovation, where he crafts trainings on cutting-edge innovation methodologies, design thinking, and disruptive business models.

From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the intellectual hubs of London, Steve's global perspective has been shaped by his tenure as a researcher at impactful institutions like ESADE Business School and Imperial Business School. In 2022, he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Business Professors in the World by the esteemed Poets&Quants Business School Rankings—a testament to his profound impact on the academic world.

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a mor... Show more

Alexis Blomqvist

Alexis Blomqvist

Bringing in over two years of dedicated experience, Alexis Blomqvist joined the EVNoire team in March of 2021, currently serving as the manager of Data and Research for the organization. In her role, she has successfully overseen the management and implementation of research in 16 states across the United States, covering a variety of topics such as resource allocation in charging station deployment, electric vehicle accessibility and affordability, and transportation challenges in frontline communities nationwide. During her tenure, she has provided critical oversight for research efforts that have elicited over 22,000 responses from respondents in critical communities such as Black, Latine, and Tribal groups, as well as from low-income, rural, and under-resourced communities. Alexis’ work has been instrumental in projects on behalf of partners such as Uber, Ford, and the Department of Energy, influencing policy developments in city governments and utilities across the country.
Alexis Blomqvist earned her degree magna cum laude from Ohio State University in 2020, majoring in Foreign Policy and Security, with minors in Spanish and International Development. She possesses working fluency in Spanish and Swedish, and is skilled in programs such as R, Tableau, and Qualtrics, as well as mapping software like Datawrapper. Her expertise effectively combines a robust understanding of demographic data and its applications with research design, offering critical insights into the connections between quantifiable measures and communities’ lived experiences.

Bringing in over two years of dedicated experience, Alexis Blomqvist joined the EVNoire team in March of 2021, currently serving as the manager of Data and Research for the organization. In her role, she has successfully overseen the management and i... Show more

Dawn Kelly

Dawn Kelly

Hello! I'm Dawn Kelly, a registered nurse turned blockchain builder and developer advocate supporting Build DAO members in leveraging the NEAR ecosystem to create better communities.

From sitting behind an operations desk at Morgan Stanley during the 2008 financial crisis to caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, I've seen enough to know it's time to change the way we look at community and society building. It's time for sustainable, equitable development that looks beyond today's short-sighted measures of success and focuses on a longer view where people thrive rather than merely survive.

I'm working with Build DAO to create a community of developers to bring the open web to life and build tools that empower better communities. If you are interested in sustainable development, self-sovereignty, network states, or similar, we'd love to connect with you!

Hello! I'm Dawn Kelly, a registered nurse turned blockchain builder and developer advocate supporting Build DAO members in leveraging the NEAR ecosystem to create better communities. From sitting behind an operations desk at Morgan Stanley during... Show more

Aquayemi Akinsanya

Aquayemi Akinsanya

Aquayemi-Claude Garnett Akinsanya has founded GCBR and TCSL Campaign. While, addressing to call to action for Systematic Change. In the importance call for Equity / DEI with Equal opportunities for all. Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range "For the Eccentric, Fashionable people which  are in the World.  For their Voice to be out there Heard among the Crowd." #signatureuniqueness Which mission and reason behind  Clothing Brand is in aid of supporting the awareness for, The Claudes SEN Law Campaign know in short as "TCSL Campaign." We offer a number innovation projects such as the Action Zone Day, Podcast Zone Day, Safe Space Tuesday and Track of The Week some projects has been received well by the wider community. Including Campaign projects such as "The Claudes SEN Law Campaign. We have an Instagram Live and Podcast Interview opportunity which we offer.

Aquayemi-Claude Garnett Akinsanya has founded GCBR and TCSL Campaign. While, addressing to call to action for Systematic Change. In the importance call for Equity / DEI with Equal opportunities for all. Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range "For the Eccent... Show more

Sadanand Pathak

Sadanand Pathak

As the lead and subject matter expert in the Data and AI space, I'm dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges facing enterprises and society today. With a keen focus on leveraging data and AI technologies, particularly within the Azure, AWS, Snowflake and Databricks ecosystems, I specialize in crafting innovative solutions that drive tangible impact. From optimizing operations to enhancing decision-making processes, my passion lies in harnessing the power of data and AI to create positive change at scale. Join me as we embark on a journey to revolutionize the way enterprises tackle their most complex problems, ultimately shaping a better future for society

As the lead and subject matter expert in the Data and AI space, I'm dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges facing enterprises and society today. With a keen focus on leveraging data and AI technologies, particularly within the Azure, AWS, ... Show more

Susanne Staude

Susanne Staude

Geb. 1970, aufgewachsen in Bremen. Nach dem Abitur Umzug nach London, dort Studium Umweltingenieurwesen an der Brunel University. Einige Jahre Entwicklungsingenieurin in der Automobilindustrie in England und Deutschland; promoviert 2010 an der Universität Duisburg-Essen in der Verbrennungstechnik.
2011 wurde Susanne Staude von der Hochschule Ruhr West als Professorin für Thermodynamik berufen. Dort übernahm sie 2015 das Amt der Vizepräsidentin für Studium und Lehre; seit 2019 ist sie Präsidentin der Hochschule Ruhr West.

Geb. 1970, aufgewachsen in Bremen. Nach dem Abitur Umzug nach London, dort Studium Umweltingenieurwesen an der Brunel University. Einige Jahre Entwicklungsingenieurin in der Automobilindustrie in England und Deutschland; promoviert 2010 an der Univer... Show more

Jake Scott

Jake Scott

A crypto enthusiast since 2013, Jake has worked on blockchain platforms for over 8 years, successfully launching one of the first NFT mobile games, the augmented reality combat game: Reality Clash.

Jake has worked on multiple IP-based projects, exploring opportunities in the NFT space with established brands ranging from national sports leagues to global entertainment providers. A stand-out success has been the creation of the Doctor Who: Worlds Apart trading card game in partnership with the BBC.

Having launched Europe's first NFT vending machine at NFT London in 2022, Jake has extensive experience in several areas of Web3 Marketing, Community and Product Design.

Now working to bring Bid-to-Earn Auctions to every blockchain and Web3 platform, Jake is passionate about creating engaging, rewarding and positive experiences for fellow blockchain users.

A crypto enthusiast since 2013, Jake has worked on blockchain platforms for over 8 years, successfully launching one of the first NFT mobile games, the augmented reality combat game: Reality Clash. Jake has worked on multiple IP-based projects, e... Show more

Giulia Pezzin

Giulia Pezzin

Giulia Pezzin graduated from Politecnico di Torino, Italy, with a Master’s Degree in Environmental and Land Engineering (2022).
Currently, she is a Research Fellow at Politecnico di Torino (Turin, Italy), where she is part of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research group.

Giulia Pezzin graduated from Politecnico di Torino, Italy, with a Master’s Degree in Environmental and Land Engineering (2022). Currently, she is a Research Fellow at Politecnico di Torino (Turin, Italy), where she is part of the Life Cycle Assessm... Show more

Nadine Müller

Nadine Müller

Nadine arbeitet seit 2021 bei diva-e als Frontendentwicklerin. Sie hat in zahlreichen Kundenprojekten mitgewirkt, dabei hauptsächlich im Bereich E-Commerce. Besonders fasziniert sie das Thema Green Software Development, in dem sie sich für nachhaltige Ansätze in der Softwareentwicklung engagiert.

Nadine arbeitet seit 2021 bei diva-e als Frontendentwicklerin. Sie hat in zahlreichen Kundenprojekten mitgewirkt, dabei hauptsächlich im Bereich E-Commerce. Besonders fasziniert sie das Thema Green Software Development, in dem sie sich für nachhaltig... Show more

Oluwole Fagbohun

Oluwole Fagbohun

Oluwole, a Certified TensorFlow developer and accomplished ML engineer, serves as the VP of Engineering and Environmental Data at ChangeBlock, where he spearheads efforts to address climate change through machine learning. As the founder of Readrly, an EdTech company, he employs AI techniques to improve children's reading abilities and offers engaging stories from around the world.

Oluwole is also the author of "TensorFlow Developer Certificate Guide".

Oluwole, a Certified TensorFlow developer and accomplished ML engineer, serves as the VP of Engineering and Environmental Data at ChangeBlock, where he spearheads efforts to address climate change through machine learning. As the founder of Readrly, ... Show more

Baldé Ahmad Conscient

Baldé Ahmad Conscient

Gérant chez leaseframe et développeur free-lance

Gérant chez leaseframe et développeur free-lance Show more

Pamela Fann

Pamela Fann

Pamela Fann is the owner/principal of Impact Energy, a certified Black women-owned energy services company that focuses on energy efficiency project implementation, workforce
development, and civic engagement. Their mission is to promote an equitable energy economy within the energy industry that positively impacts lives and supports community economic advancement

Pamela Fann is the owner/principal of Impact Energy, a certified Black women-owned energy services company that focuses on energy efficiency project implementation, workforce development, and civic engagement. Their mission is to promote an equitabl... Show more

Maira Elahi

Maira Elahi

Maira Elahi is a Canada-based student researcher, dedicated to using technology, policy, and advocacy to serve her community. She has initiated various personal endeavors, namely establishing her own startup, working on app development, partnering with multiple organizations and academic institutions to research how emerging technology can assist disadvantaged groups, and spearheading a team in her city to educate students on the intersection of social change and youth. Her unwavering commitment to innovating responsibly with our best collective humane interests and involving youth in high-level decision-making processes motivates and encourages her on a daily basis.

Maira Elahi is a Canada-based student researcher, dedicated to using technology, policy, and advocacy to serve her community. She has initiated various personal endeavors, namely establishing her own startup, working on app development, partnering wi... Show more

Jorge Vega Matos

Jorge Vega Matos

Jorge Vega Matos is a researcher, speculative thinker, and community organizer focused on social impact and transnational mobilization. Most recently, he served as founding lead of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs at Carbonwave, a public benefit corporation creating valuable circular economies based on seaweed that address regenerative agriculture, sustainable manufacturing, and scalable carbon sequestration. He's also co-curator of Peripheral Intuitions, a decolonial arts practice merging nightlife, collective education, and mutual healing. His current focus is on accelerating community-led, justice-oriented, and inclusive models of climate that are suited for the realities that communities of the global south face in our climate emergency.

Jorge Vega Matos is a researcher, speculative thinker, and community organizer focused on social impact and transnational mobilization. Most recently, he served as founding lead of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs at Carbonwave, a publi... Show more

Arsalan Ayub

Arsalan Ayub

Arsalan is a Tactical Change Enthusiast leveraging his 15 plus years in the industry to impact lives globally by ensuring business ideas are turned into reality. Currently Evangelizing Fintech, Security, Web3, Digital Trust, Privacy and DeFi.

Possessing global work experience with large corporations and communities. Been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable award in 2007/2009. Participated in development and review of various frameworks and manuals at ISACA, NIST, IASA and MS. Technical Head of the founding member of the Bahrain Fintech Bay. A passionate mentor, digital trust advocate and SME for privacy at ISACA international. Held various director positions at ISACA Bahrain Chapter focusing on Membership at the moment.

Arsalan is a Tactical Change Enthusiast leveraging his 15 plus years in the industry to impact lives globally by ensuring business ideas are turned into reality. Currently Evangelizing Fintech, Security, Web3, Digital Trust, Privacy and DeFi. Pos... Show more

Benedict Dodd

Benedict Dodd

Ben Dodd, Armakuni’s CTO & Co-founder, is a thought leader in Cloud Native software development and digital transformation. A true change agent, Ben has a proven track record of leading both public and private organisations’ adoption of DevOps principles and culture, using his technical expertise at ground level to drive the change while also acting as a strategic advisor to the C-suite.

Ben Dodd, Armakuni’s CTO & Co-founder, is a thought leader in Cloud Native software development and digital transformation. A true change agent, Ben has a proven track record of leading both public and private organisations’ adoption of DevOps princi... Show more

Daniel Henschel

Daniel Henschel

Daniel is a highly skilled Solutions Architect, known for his expertise in digitalization, deep understanding of the problem domain, and innovative use of state-of-the-art technology. He is dedicated to delivering business value while also ensuring a positive user experience and promoting sustainability.

Daniel is a highly skilled Solutions Architect, known for his expertise in digitalization, deep understanding of the problem domain, and innovative use of state-of-the-art technology. He is dedicated to delivering business value while also ensuring a... Show more

Caroline Nunes Nunes

Caroline Nunes Nunes

Caroline Nunes is Intellectual Property Lawyer, Master in Entertainment Law from the University of Southern California. She is the founder of InspireIP, an intellectual property platform created to facilitate the registration of trademarks, copyrights and patents in Brazil using technology Blockchain. She is also the founder of Emana, a holding focused on the development of technological solutions using blockchain. She is also the co-founder and CTO of Mundi, a platform that uses the power of blockchain technology to create a more efficient and transparent ESG market.

Caroline Nunes is Intellectual Property Lawyer, Master in Entertainment Law from the University of Southern California. She is the founder of InspireIP, an intellectual property platform created to facilitate the registration of trademarks, copyright... Show more

Philip Daudu

Philip Daudu

Strong passion for technology and how its building sustainable solutions and solving problem.

Strong passion for technology and how its building sustainable solutions and solving problem. Show more

Jean-Louis (JL) Ecochard

Jean-Louis (JL) Ecochard

Jean-Louis (JL) grew up in France at the onset of the digital age and found in technology the vehicle to quickly convert his ideas into new ways of working that transformed our world. His incessant curiosity led him to pioneer many technologies that we now take for granted: online banking, caller ID, internet access, global systems, B2B, digital trading, video conferencing, online advertising, and eHealth.
Jean-Louis spent the last few decades pursuing his passion of creating digital innovations for good, accelerating the mission of the largest international nonprofits.
Jean-Louis now serves NetHope as Global Head of Innovation leading The Center of the Digital Nonprofit, a social sector accelerator and the center of excellence for digital transformation in nonprofits that he co-founded.
He resides virtually on the Internet @jecochard and physically in New Zealand where he lives sustainably with his wife and daughters, blending roles of husband, dad and visionary.

Jean-Louis (JL) grew up in France at the onset of the digital age and found in technology the vehicle to quickly convert his ideas into new ways of working that transformed our world. His incessant curiosity led him to pioneer many technologies that ... Show more

Shakir Hussain

Shakir Hussain

Scaling new heights of success with hard work and dedication and leaving a mark of excellence on every step, targeting technical leadership assignments as Solution Architect/ Digital Transformation Expert/ Cloud Project Management with an organization of high repute.

Scaling new heights of success with hard work and dedication and leaving a mark of excellence on every step, targeting technical leadership assignments as Solution Architect/ Digital Transformation Expert/ Cloud Project Management with an organizatio... Show more

Paul Isaac's

Paul Isaac's

Leading an expert team covering Server Architecture, BigData, Cloud and HPC-AI.
30+ years international infrastructure architecture experience from Smart NICs to HPC and software development. The last 12 years exploring his passion for development of a new form of Artificial Intelligence.

Leading an expert team covering Server Architecture, BigData, Cloud and HPC-AI. 30+ years international infrastructure architecture experience from Smart NICs to HPC and software development. The last 12 years exploring his passion for development o... Show more

Sharika Shivani Udayakumar

Sharika Shivani Udayakumar

Studying 12th grade with Computer Science as Major at Bishop Cotton School , Bangalore. Enthusiastic Developer and Sports women.

Studying 12th grade with Computer Science as Major at Bishop Cotton School , Bangalore. Enthusiastic Developer and Sports women. Show more

Atul Mahajan

Atul Mahajan

In a career spanning more than two decades, Atul has used his entrepreneurial spirit and extensive operational experience to lead successfully in diverse industries in Canadian and International markets (Europe, Africa and Asia). He has managed strategic growth and change management initiatives in diverse corporate cultures, including of a start-up venture and a regulated utility.

Currently, Atul is leading Forum Vostro Energy Services Inc. (FVES) an on-site energy asset owner and manager, building a portfolio of Distributed Energy Resources at customers sites to provide them access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. FVES’s parent company Forum Equity Partners, an alternative asset manager with $ 1.3 Billion assets under management is backing FVES with multi-million dollar financial commitment.

Previously Atul led an Ontario based electric Utility (Oshawa Power) as their CEO and played a pivotal role in developing and implementing their strategic plan. For more than a decade, he was responsible for appropriate resource allocation to grow the Utility’s business in energy distribution/generation, district energy and wholesale telecom services. He has extensive experience in successfully identifying, negotiating and structuring strategic partnerships and alliances.

Atul has keen interest, knowledge and experience, in developing, building, financing, constructing and commissioning distributed energy infrastructure projects. He is a frequent speaker at local and international conferences on emerging energy delivery solutions, such as distributed generation, district energy, solar plus storage and microGrids.

Atul qualified as a CA in India and as a CPA-CMA in Canada. He completed Directors Education Program at Rotman School of Management and is a qualified member (ICD.D) of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Canada.

Atul is also very involved in the community. He has served on the Board of Toronto East General Hospital and is active in fundraising efforts for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

In a career spanning more than two decades, Atul has used his entrepreneurial spirit and extensive operational experience to lead successfully in diverse industries in Canadian and International markets (Europe, Africa and Asia). He has managed strat... Show more

Christopher Crowhurst

Christopher Crowhurst

Husband, Father, Yogi, Vegan, Kayaker who happens to be a CTO.
A change agent, specializing in solving business challenges with innovative sustainable solutions.
How we work is as important as what we do.
I am not at work you will find me afloat in my Greenland kayak.

Husband, Father, Yogi, Vegan, Kayaker who happens to be a CTO. A change agent, specializing in solving business challenges with innovative sustainable solutions. How we work is as important as what we do. I am not at work you will find me afloa... Show more

Lucas Oliveira

Lucas Oliveira

Petrobras, Transformação Digital
Engenheiro de Computação

Petrobras, Transformação Digital Engenheiro de Computação Show more

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