Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

A roster of manufacturing and materials specialists at the forefront of innovation in the production and utilization of industrial materials

Bruno Maciel

Bruno Maciel

Bruno é químico de formação, com mestrado em modelagem matemática de processos químicos, e especializações em business analytics, metodologias ágeis e gestão de operacões. Neste ano completa 18 anos de grupo Votorantim, todos dedicados ao negócio alumínio, na CBA - Companhia, tendo ocupado posições sênior, gerência e especialista de processos. Em carreira paralela, atuou por 5 anos como professor universitário em cursos de Química, Engenharia Química e Tecnologia de Processos Químicos. Atualmente atua como consultor corporativo de inovação e digital, liderando o portfolio de inovação da companhia, explorações, inovação aberta, ecossistemas e parcerias. Bruno possui certificações Kanban, Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist e Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, acumulando mais de 300 projetos na carreira e mais de 15 premiações de nível nacional / internacional. Temas de Interesse: IA's generativas, Simuladores de Processo, Machine Learning, Ágil Escalado, Design Thinking, Lean Portfolio Management, Kanban e Gestão Híbrida de Projetos. Possui três reconhecimentos recentes nos Agile Trends de 2023 e 2024.

Bruno é químico de formação, com mestrado em modelagem matemática de processos químicos, e especializações em business analytics, metodologias ágeis e gestão de operacões. Neste ano completa 18 anos de grupo Votorantim, todos dedicados ao negócio alu... Show more

Robert Elwell

Robert Elwell

Bob Elwell is a transformational engineering leader at MacStadium, where he supports everything from bare metal automation to MacOS virtualization in the cloud. With previous roles at Vultr, UserTesting, GE, and Lookout Mobile Security, Bob has acted has led and delivered major Cloud DevOps initiatives for a variety of organizations, from bootstrapped, to IPO, to Fortune 500.

Bob Elwell is a transformational engineering leader at MacStadium, where he supports everything from bare metal automation to MacOS virtualization in the cloud. With previous roles at Vultr, UserTesting, GE, and Lookout Mobile Security, Bob has acted... Show more

Rahul Gopalakrishnan

Rahul Gopalakrishnan

Rahul Gopalakrishnan is the CEO of Avesta Holding in Ninove, Belgium. He leads the company in technology assessment, investor relations, and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously serving as CTO and VP, Rahul has extensive experience in lithium-ion and solid-state battery technologies and has managed several high-profile EU projects in advanced energy storage. With a PhD in Engineering Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, he is a recognized expert in electrochemical characterization and has contributed widely to the field through research, publications, and invited talks​

Rahul Gopalakrishnan is the CEO of Avesta Holding in Ninove, Belgium. He leads the company in technology assessment, investor relations, and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously serving as CTO and VP, Rahul has extensive experience in lithium-... Show more

Dinah Coetzer

Dinah Coetzer

Dinah Coetzer
Current Position: M365 & D365 Change & Adoption coach at Infinite People.

Professional Background: Dinah Coetzer has 30 years’ experience on numerous and different types of projects. From within business on the receiving side and growing into the implementation side with business. Ensuring a 360-degree view of implementations.

Expertise and Specializations: Dinah has a Business Analysis Certification, Prosci Change Management Certification, Business Management Diploma, Project Management Certification as well as Dynamics 365 certifications.

Notable Achievements: Dinah’s passion is with the people. Mitigating the fear and ensuring each user can transact successfully is her greatest achievements. When people understand the Why and the What, the How is effortless.

Dinah Coetzer Current Position: M365 & D365 Change & Adoption coach at Infinite People. Professional Background: Dinah Coetzer has 30 years’ experience on numerous and different types of projects. From within business on the receiving side and g... Show more

Simon Contreras

Simon Contreras

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon).

Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex data into business outcomes.

Shapes future leaders as guest lecturer at University of Geneva and HEG, combining real-world expertise with academic insights to remain at technology's forefront.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon). Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex da... Show more

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube is the co-founder of VT Business Consultants, a Johannesburg based firm that specialises in providing tailor made operational and financial solutions to SME’s.

A holder of a Bsc. Production Management with a post graduate qualification in Project Management, Tombozi has worked in the Logistics sector for BP Global and has extensive experience in the manufacturing sector where she peaked as Technical Lead.

Tombozi’s specialty is Product Strategy where she has niched in helping female founders navigate from product idea to market.
Business Development projects at which she has worked on include:-
Mentor: Sasol Women in Mining (South Africa-2023)
Mentor: Groupe SOS’ Oribi AfriFOODlinks (South Africa-2024)
Coach: Barrick Lumwana Business Accelerator (Zambia-2024)
Mentor:OceanHub Series 5 Business Accelarator (South Africa/Kenya-2024)

Tombozi was also a speaker at:-
The Global Mentorship Conference(2023)
African Leadership University’s Global Entrepreneurship Week Capability Lab on Startup Market Research (2024)

Tombozi is also an author of a semi-autobiographical book about the socio-economic struggles of African women.The Confident Comeback has sparked conversations that have seen her featured on several talk radio shows and news outlets such as eNCA news.

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube is the co-founder of VT Business Consultants, a Johannesburg based firm that specialises in providing tailor made operational and financial solutions to SME’s. A holder of a Bsc. Production Management with a post graduate quali... Show more

Ornella Friggit-Konaté

Ornella Friggit-Konaté

Ornella is a French-Burkinabè Staff Software Engineer, who transitioned from nonprofit into software engineering in 2019 in order to pursue financial freedom (for her and her dog Pixel). She is passionate about craftsmanship, technical excellence, continuous learning, strategy - and shattering the myth that engineering is not creative.

Ornella is a French-Burkinabè Staff Software Engineer, who transitioned from nonprofit into software engineering in 2019 in order to pursue financial freedom (for her and her dog Pixel). She is passionate about craftsmanship, technical excellence, co... Show more

Robert Starinsky

Robert Starinsky

Bob is a published author, former business educator, occasional public speaker and seasoned business professional with over forty years of hands-on business experience. Now semi-retired, Bob currently consults with local small businesses in the Western and Northwestern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Bob is a well-versed subject matter expert able to speak on a wide range of topics including CRM, ERP, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Project Management, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Operational Management and Service Delivery.

If you need help designing, documenting, diagnosing, improving, simplifying, mistake-proofing or automating your business processes, Bob is your resource!

Bob is a published author, former business educator, occasional public speaker and seasoned business professional with over forty years of hands-on business experience. Now semi-retired, Bob currently consults with local small businesses in the Weste... Show more

Janine Robar

Janine Robar

As the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification’s (OFME) mobility innovation associate director, Janine is focused on growing Michigan’s mobility and electrification ecosystem and creating safer, more equitable and environmentally conscious transportation solutions for Michigan residents. Janine leads innovation growth initiatives at OFME including signature grant programs under the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP) and state-wide testing assets. In addition to managing MMFP, she facilitates industry collaboration through various working groups convening subject matter experts to identify challenges in the state and develop solutions.

Prior to joining OFME, Janine was an associate director leading the mobility practice at Antenna Group, a leading cleantech communications agency. In this role, Janine focused on strategy development, media relations, and project management across account teams. Janine’s client experience spans product launches, company rebrands, high-profile public and private partnerships, market entries and crisis management. Her areas of expertise include advanced transportation infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, battery technology and growth-focused programs including incubators and accelerators.

Additionally, Janine previously led the overall b2b and b2c marketing communications strategy for Shift Transit, a mobility operations startup focusing on first/last-mile micromobiltiy solutions. Janine has also held multiple positions at leading automotive b2b publication, Automotive News including integrated marketing manager and conference specialist. While at Automotive News Janine planned and executed large-scale conferences and events for industry executives as well as integrated marketing campaigns and custom content for industry partners. In 2019, Janine was honored with the Automotive News Tony Merpi Award for Leadership & Innovation for her efforts in streamlining cross-functional processes.

A longtime cycling enthusiast and advocate, she is passionate about helping organizations develop accessible and equitable mobility solutions. Janine holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Marketing from Eastern Michigan University and lives on the eastside of Detroit.

As the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification’s (OFME) mobility innovation associate director, Janine is focused on growing Michigan’s mobility and electrification ecosystem and creating safer, more equitable and environmen... Show more

Mark Westra

Mark Westra

Mark is Digital Marketing Manager at Fygi (House Of HR). He combines extensive experience in digital marketing and recruitment with a keen eye for AI and tech innovations. Early 2025, his talent for making complex technology understandable was recognized with the title 'The Netherlands' Most Influential Recruitment Marketer'. Mark approaches every challenge with a mix of expertise, humor, and a down-to-earth attitude. His relentless pursuit of emerging trends and practical applications places him at the forefront of innovation in recruitment and hr.

Mark is Digital Marketing Manager at Fygi (House Of HR). He combines extensive experience in digital marketing and recruitment with a keen eye for AI and tech innovations. Early 2025, his talent for making complex technology understandable was recogn... Show more

Mitul Rana

Mitul Rana

Mitul is a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Architect in Cloud operation at Trelleborg Group. He has around ten years of experience with Microsoft infrastructure solutions and have expertise in interest areas like Azure, Office365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Cloud Security and other related MS technologies. He previously contributed as SharePoint Saturday conference speaker in India at several places. He is more interested in exploring now in several cloud solution and related security areas with a passion to deliver more to the business from MS products suites.

Mitul is a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Architect in Cloud operation at Trelleborg Group. He has around ten years of experience with Microsoft infrastructure solutions and have expertise in interest areas like Azure, Office365, Power Platform, Share... Show more

Paul Hylenski

Paul Hylenski

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about leadership and human dynamics. Paul has implemented psychological safety and social engineering principles to create environments where individuals can thrive.
As a thought leader, Paul has written numerous articles on human-centric leadership and maintains a popular LinkedIn newsletter dedicated to the subject. He has also authored books such as "Culture Change through Environment Change," "Coaching for Growth," and "Error-Proofing Humans." These publications showcase his expertise and provide guidance for aspiring leaders in the aerospace industry.
With a track record of success and a genuine commitment to empowering others, Paul Hylenski continues to make significant contributions to aerospace manufacturing. His leadership philosophy and dedication to human dynamics inspire positive and transformative change within organizations.

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about... Show more

Tony Ambrose

Tony Ambrose

With over 25 years of experience in information technology and business, I bring strategic leadership and guidance to customer projects and initiatives. As a consultant and thought leader, I envision, architect, design, and simplify technical solutions for complex business needs, leveraging my expertise in Microsoft tools and technologies, process improvement and automation, and ERP system implementation and optimization.

My mission is to help organizations achieve their goals and transform their operations with innovative and effective solutions that align with their vision and values. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering long-term relationships. I am passionate about learning, growing, and collaborating with others in the IT and business community.

With over 25 years of experience in information technology and business, I bring strategic leadership and guidance to customer projects and initiatives. As a consultant and thought leader, I envision, architect, design, and simplify technical solutio... Show more

Luis Baldini

Luis Baldini

Engineer at Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil

Engineer at Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil Show more

Vishnuvardhan Reddy Kaithapuram

Vishnuvardhan Reddy Kaithapuram

VishnuVardhan Reddy Kaithapuram is a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Ads specializing in big data and backend engineering. He builds large-scale data pipelines using Spark and Scala, optimizes OpenSearch ingestion systems, and develops APIs serving advertiser-facing analytics. His research paper on automating data governance using machine learning was published in the Journal of Big Data (Springer Nature) in 2026, emerging directly from real-world engineering challenges at Amazon. He brings a unique perspective that bridges production-grade engineering with academic rigor, focusing on scalable, intelligent systems that solve practical problems at scale.

VishnuVardhan Reddy Kaithapuram is a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Ads specializing in big data and backend engineering. He builds large-scale data pipelines using Spark and Scala, optimizes OpenSearch ingestion systems, and develops APIs s... Show more

Yuta Kiyoumi

Yuta Kiyoumi

Yuta Kiyoumi is the Security Architect for IVI software development at Honda Motor Co., Ltd. He also serves as a member of the Honda OSPO promoting secure OSS adoption, and participates as a member of the OpenSSF.

Yuta Kiyoumi is the Security Architect for IVI software development at Honda Motor Co., Ltd. He also serves as a member of the Honda OSPO promoting secure OSS adoption, and participates as a member of the OpenSSF. Show more

Akhilesh C Korpe

Akhilesh C Korpe

Akhilesh C. Korpe is an Operations Supervisor at Ardent Mills, overseeing high-volume operations in the food and agribusiness supply chain. With a strong foundation in systems engineering and Lean Six Sigma, Akhilesh excels at bridging the gap between high-level operational strategy and practical, on-the-floor execution. He is passionate about implementing data-driven tracking systems, such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), that uncover true capacity constraints rather than artificially inflate efficiency scores. A dedicated leader and problem-solver, Akhilesh speaks regularly on process optimization, operational culture, and the application of frameworks such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to solve real-world production bottlenecks.

Akhilesh C. Korpe is an Operations Supervisor at Ardent Mills, overseeing high-volume operations in the food and agribusiness supply chain. With a strong foundation in systems engineering and Lean Six Sigma, Akhilesh excels at bridging the gap betwee... Show more

Oscar Delgado

Oscar Delgado

- IV Congreso Int. Gestión del Talento Humano, Universidad San
Agustín, Arequipa, Perú Sept 2024
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado
e Investigación, Presentación Libro Visión Latam, Dic.5,2023
- Feria Internacional del Libro Monterrey.
ITESM Campus Saltillo, Octubre 2023.
- XVII Congreso Internacional Procesos Industriales aplicados a
Talentos en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial. Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras (UTH), Julio 2023.
- México Conference 2023 organizado por:
Universidad de Harvard. Mayo 2023.
- Condición Honorífica de Visitante Distinguido por la
municipalidad de Arequipa, Perú por el valioso aporte en el
marco del II Congreso Internacional “Tendencias en Gestión
Humana” UNSA, Perú, Sept. 2022.
- Promotor de la 1a. Feria Kaizen Universidad Carolina y de la
Carrera Recreativa 5K Kaizen UCA, Julio 2019

- IV Congreso Int. Gestión del Talento Humano, Universidad San Agustín, Arequipa, Perú Sept 2024 - Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Presentación Libro Visión Latam, Dic.5,2023 - Feria Internacional ... Show more

Jeannine DuChateau

Jeannine DuChateau

Jeannine Du Chateau has more than 15 years of experience as a Senior Manager, leading Environmental, Health, and Safety governance, facilities operations, and enterprise risk management across multinational, multi-site organizations. Her professional focus centers on aligning Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality strategies with business objectives while supporting regulatory compliance and operational stability. Across sectors including manufacturing, food production, energy, chemicals, and medical devices, she has supported complex operations and global teams responsible for regulated environments.

Jeannine has developed broad experience strengthening ISO management systems and coordinating operational support functions across diverse industrial settings. Her responsibilities have included working with manufacturing shop floor teams, engineering departments, supply chain professionals, procurement groups, warehousing operations, and maintenance functions. Through consistent collaboration and structured processes, she has supported measurable improvements in cost efficiency, energy performance, and sustainability outcomes across light and heavy manufacturing, PCB and electronics production, automotive operations, chemical processing, plastics manufacturing, and the beverage industry.

She also participated in emergency preparedness and response assessments related to the Deepwater Horizon explosion. While working remotely from the BP Houston, Texas site, she monitored oil rig piping and underwater systems that remained active after the incident. At the BP training location in Mobile, Alabama, emergency response documentation was reviewed while preparedness procedures were evaluated. Observations were also conducted during preparations, during which fishermen's vessels were equipped for crude oil spill cleanup in the former Deepwater rig area. Training activities were later delivered at several FCX and Rio Tinto mining locations in the United States and internationally, including the DRC in Africa.

Du Chateau also conducted auditing assignments across several highly regulated organizations and operational facilities. These assignments included auditing NASA sites in Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Houston, Texas, for compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. She supported certification processes for Thales sites in Florida and California. She helped guide ISO 14001 certification across Rockwell operations in multiple states in the United States and Mexico, covering 50 sites within Motion Control. Several food and beverage facilities across Coca-Cola locations in the United States were also audited as part of quality and safety compliance initiatives.

Her professional responsibilities also include guiding environmental, quality, and safety governance across multinational enterprise accounts. She works closely with leadership teams to align regulatory compliance with operational performance and governance frameworks. These activities include coordinating certification programs, supporting risk management strategies, and maintaining communication with executive teams responsible for operational oversight.

Jeannine Du Chateau currently serves as a Global Account Manager and Lead Auditor for LRQA, a London-based assurance and risk management organization that provides certification, inspection, and advisory services to multinational companies. Over the past four years, she has managed a portfolio of 20 multinational enterprise accounts across automotive, PCB and SMT manufacturing, chemical production, heavy manufacturing, and energy sectors. Through strategic account development and expanded services, she supported 26% revenue growth and 30% sales growth while assisting organizations with certification across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SQF, FSSC 2200, and emerging cybersecurity and ESG certification frameworks.

She previously worked with the same organization from 2017 to 2020 as Senior QEHS and Sustainability Customer Manager and Lead Auditor before returning in 2022. During that time, she collaborated with accreditation bodies to manage certification activities, support audit remediation processes, and maintain compliance continuity for multinational clients. These efforts strengthened certification visibility and operational credibility across global markets.

Du Chateau also served for two years as Senior Maintenance Facilities QEHS and Security Manager at Thales Avionics, a company operating within defense, aerospace, and digital technology sectors. In this role, she oversaw governance across regulated manufacturing and airport environments. Reporting to the Director of Operations, she led cross-functional teams, managed a $300,000 budget, and supported operational continuity across six sites in the United States while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety programs.

Jeannine Du Chateau also held prior leadership roles, including eight years as Global Key Customer Project Manager at Det Norske Veritas in Norway. In that role, she supervised six-member auditor teams while guiding environmental, health, safety, and quality governance programs for multinational enterprises. Before that assignment, she served as the Quality, Environmental Health, and Safety Manager at General Dynamics in Tallahassee, Florida, where risk management and environmental stewardship were integrated into advanced manufacturing operations.

Her professional contributions have been recognized through several awards, including the Crystal Award for Environmental Excellence (awarded multiple times), the Governor’s Hazardous Waste Reduction Award, and the Values in Action Award for Customer Service. She is also active in professional organizations, including the Orlando Chapter of the American Society for Quality, the Technical Advisory Group for updates to ISO 14001, the Technical Advisory Group supporting the OCS Blue transition to an ISO standard, the Local Emergency Planning Commission, and advisory groups connected to the International Organization for Standardization.

Du Chateau graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and later continued graduate studies in Corporate Finance at Capella University. She also holds professional certifications, including First Aid, CPR, and AED, as well as Emergency Response certification through the State of Florida Local Emergency Planning Commission. She has also been certified by Exemplar Global, Inc. as a Lead Environmental Auditor, Lead Health and Safety Auditor, and Lead Quality Auditor.

Jeannine Du Chateau remains committed to community involvement alongside her professional career. She has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Viera Hospital, assisting individuals recovering from hip and knee surgeries. She served as a United Way representative while working with Rockwell, General Dynamics, and Thales. Community participation also includes involvement in American Cancer Society programs for 10 years, including the Cattle Baron’s Ball, Light up the Night Races, and Relay for Life events. She has supported Alzheimer Society of Miami fundraising activities and contributed to church Christmas drives supporting Clewiston, Florida. She is the mother of two and participates in youth sports by coaching her children’s flag football teams and supporting several leagues as a dugout parent.

Jeannine Du Chateau has more than 15 years of experience as a Senior Manager, leading Environmental, Health, and Safety governance, facilities operations, and enterprise risk management across multinational, multi-site organizations. Her professional... Show more

Boris Kurktchiev

Boris Kurktchiev

In the world of tools, it's not 'one size fits all.' I'm the expert who always knows when to grab the hammer and when to reach for the screwdriver.

In the world of tools, it's not 'one size fits all.' I'm the expert who always knows when to grab the hammer and when to reach for the screwdriver. Show more

Laura Murphy

Laura Murphy

Laura brings over 30 years of industry experience to include project management, finance, consulting, distribution and manufacturing, food and beverage industry, customer service and operational management. Her years working as a controller and end user of Dynamics GP provided a solid foundation for consulting and project management.

Laura's experience with Dynamics GP spans 30+ years as an end- user, senior consultant, and practice manager. Laura has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and specializes in software implementations, data conversion, data importing, reconciliations, client project management, problem resolutions and business analysis for Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Laura brings over 30 years of industry experience to include project management, finance, consulting, distribution and manufacturing, food and beverage industry, customer service and operational management. Her years working as a controller and end u... Show more

Jan Zimpel

Jan Zimpel

I hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from TU Dresden and have over 25 years of experience in advanced data processing and control engineering within the manufacturing industry, particularly the semiconductor sector. Since 2000, I have been the Managing Director of advanced data processing GmbH

I hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from TU Dresden and have over 25 years of experience in advanced data processing and control engineering within the manufacturing industry, particularly the semiconductor sector. Since 2000, I have been the ... Show more

Garine Ramakrishna

Garine Ramakrishna

I am an experienced Supply Chain Specialist with over 12 years in the field. I hold advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas. I excel in statistical methodologies, machine learning, and data visualization, with proficiency in tools like Power BI and AWS Quick Sight. My expertise spans demand planning, value stream analysis, and capacity planning across industries such as retail, health, automotive, and manufacturing. I have led significant data deployments, developed automated order management systems, and created dashboards to improve efficiency. I have published multiple research papers and served as a peer reviewer for notable journals. I am also an executive board member and senior IEEE member, recognized for my leadership and achievements.

I am an experienced Supply Chain Specialist with over 12 years in the field. I hold advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas. I excel in statistical methodologies, machine learning, and data visualization, with pr... Show more

Himanshu Gosai

Himanshu Gosai

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services. Throughout my career, I have focused on increasing business process efficiency through technology and driving digital transformation.
By leveraging expertise in business processes and Dynamics systems, I have helped organizations streamline operations, optimize process workflows, and achieve greater operational efficiency.

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services.... Show more

Reginald Ifeanyi Ozougwu

Reginald Ifeanyi Ozougwu

Reginald Ozougwu is a Senior Software Engineer specialising in distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, and event-driven architectures. Over the past eight years, he has designed and delivered high-scale backend systems across finance, trading, risk management, healthcare, government, and e-commerce sectors.

He focuses on building resilient microservices and real-time data platforms using technologies such as C#, .NET, Azure, and AWS. His work includes transforming legacy monolithic applications into event-driven architectures that enable scalable data pipelines and analytics workflows.

Reginald is particularly interested in how application architecture can produce analytics-ready data streams that power modern data science systems, real-time monitoring, and machine learning pipelines.

Reginald Ozougwu is a Senior Software Engineer specialising in distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, and event-driven architectures. Over the past eight years, he has designed and delivered high-scale backend systems across finance, trading, r... Show more

Sarah McGregor

Sarah McGregor

Sarah is an Agile Master and certified coach who supports leaders and teams in building human-centered, high-performing organizations - especially within tech-driven environments.

Her professional journey began in physics, where she learned to understand complex systems and structures. With a strong foundation in technology, she soon realized that the most powerful system of all is human behavior. This insight led her into leadership development, coaching and team development.

Today, she works at the intersection of technology and humanity, helping teams become resilient, high-performing, and people-centered. Guided by empathy, communication, and authentic connection, she empowers leaders to grow into inspiring role models while fostering inclusive environments where individuals can step into their full potential. A passionate advocate for women in tech, she is committed to creating environments where diverse voices are heard and valued.

On stage, she inspires through clarity, warmth, and real-world experience. Her talks combine empathy with practical insights, helping organizations strengthen communication, foster motivation, and build cultures where people feel seen, valued, and connected.

Sarah is an Agile Master and certified coach who supports leaders and teams in building human-centered, high-performing organizations - especially within tech-driven environments. Her professional journey began in physics, where she learned to und... Show more

Herwig Weidle

Herwig Weidle

Dipl. Inf. (FH), M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, more than 20 years experience in the planning of industry processes and planning software

Dipl. Inf. (FH), M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, more than 20 years experience in the planning of industry processes and planning software Show more

Mickael Lapeyrade

Mickael Lapeyrade

Technologist 1997 – 2003 . Etch, PVD, ALD
Development Engineer 2003 – 2009. ASICS – DRAM – NVM
Project Manager 2010 – 2017. Deep UV LED (AlN) on Sapphire
Project Manager 2017 – 2021: ASIC Design
Project Manager. Avalanche PD (Si – MEMS)
Senior Consultant at Plasmetrex since April 2024

Technologist 1997 – 2003 . Etch, PVD, ALD Development Engineer 2003 – 2009. ASICS – DRAM – NVM Project Manager 2010 – 2017. Deep UV LED (AlN) on Sapphire Project Manager 2017 – 2021: ASIC Design Project Manager. Avalanche PD (Si – MEMS) Senior... Show more

Stefano Besseghini

Stefano Besseghini

Stefano Besseghini past President of ARERA, Italy’s independent regulatory authority for energy, networks, and environment. A physicist by training, he combines academic rigor with institutional leadership, driving innovation and efficiency in essential public services. With a career spanning research, industry, and public governance recognized as one of Europe’s most authoritative voices on regulation, sustainability, and the future of energy systems.

He is known for making complex energy and sustainability issues clear and engaging, regularly addresses international conferences, institutional events, and corporate forums, bringing authority, clarity, and vision to discussions on the future of energy, innovation, and regulation.

Stefano Besseghini past President of ARERA, Italy’s independent regulatory authority for energy, networks, and environment. A physicist by training, he combines academic rigor with institutional leadership, driving innovation and efficiency in essent... Show more

Michael Schuler

Michael Schuler

Michael is a software architect and application security specialist with a background in software development, distributed systems, and secure software architecture.

He works with organizations to improve secure software development practices, helping development teams integrate security into their architecture, development workflows, and DevOps processes.

Michael regularly delivers training on secure software development, application security, and modern software architecture. His focus is on practical approaches that developers can apply in real-world systems.

Michael is a software architect and application security specialist with a background in software development, distributed systems, and secure software architecture. He works with organizations to improve secure software development practices, hel... Show more

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