Summit Speakers
Prashant Soni
CEO
VISCO
Prashant Soni is the CEO of VISCO, bringing deep technical and commercial experience from senior roles at DNV and Aker BP. With a PhD in hydrodynamics and leadership of the SUBPRO Zero research centre, he specialises in applying advanced engineering, data and visualisation technologies to improve performance across the energy sector. At VISCO, he will focus on scaling digital-first solutions that support safer, more efficient and more sustainable operations.
Uchenna Odi
Geoscience and Digital Transformation Team Lead
Aramco
Dr. Uchenna Odi is a petroleum engineering specialist with extensive experience in reservoir engineering, enhanced oil recovery, and digital technologies for the energy industry.
He currently works with Aramco Americas, where he combines deep technical expertise with data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges. Holding both a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA, Dr. Odi is also an accomplished researcher and published author with a passion for advancing technology, operational excellence, and the future of digital energy.
Sarah Jane Sherman
Vice President – Supply Chain Management
Excelerate Energy
Sarah Jane Sherman is a global supply chain executive with 30+ years of leadership across energy, LNG, offshore, oil and gas, maritime, and manufacturing. As Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Excelerate Energy, she leads global sourcing, contracting, procurement, and logistics for critical energy infrastructure worldwide. She previously held senior roles at SBGS/Fugro, PetroSaudi, ONGC Videsh, Weatherford International, and Saint-Gobain, and serves on the ISM Houston Advisory Executive Board. Sarah holds an MBA and master’s degrees in Supply Chain Management and International Logistics, and is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Halen Rodrigues
Industrial ICT and IoT Domain Enterprise Architect
Petrobras
Halen Rodrigues is Domain Architecture Leader for IoT Systems at Petrobras, where he leads the development of scalable IoT architectures to enhance operational efficiency across industrial environments. Since joining Petrobras in 2009, he has held key roles in systems analysis, automation, offshore telecommunications, and IT operations.
With a background in Computer Science and specialisations in Control and Instrumentation Engineering from UCL, Halen also holds an MBA in Project Management and a Master’s in Business Management. His expertise lies in bridging IT and OT to deliver integrated, real-time solutions that support Petrobras’s digital transformation goals.
Sven Kobow
Principal Industry Architect
HiveMQ
Sven Kobow is a Principal Industry Architect at HiveMQ with more than two decades of experience in IT and IIoT. In his role, he is supporting customers and partners in successfully implementing their solutions and generating maximum value. Before joining HiveMQ, he worked in Automotive sector at a major OEM.
Folakemi Sanusi
Enterprise Data leadership Performance Manager
Chevron
Folakemi Sanusi is a data management and information technology professional with over 27 years of experience supporting business operations through effective data governance, information management, and technology solutions. Currently with Chevron in the United Kingdom, she is known for her analytical approach, commitment to operational excellence, and ability to drive process improvements. A graduate of Cardiff University, Folakemi is passionate about using data and technology to enhance business performance and deliver lasting value.
Jonathan Alexander
Manufacturing AI & Advanced Analytics Manager
Albemarle
Jonathan Alexander serves as the Global Manufacturing AI & Advanced Analytics Manager within Albemarle Corporation’s Global Manufacturing Excellence organization. He leads the global strategy and implementation of Albemarle Intelligence, an enterprise-wide initiative focused on embedding artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to drive improvements in OEE, yield, quality, and equipment reliability. With over 15 years of diverse experience in the manufacturing sector, Mr. Alexander has held roles spanning within Maintenance, Operations Leadership, Operational Excellence, and Digital Transformation. He serves on the advisory boards for the AI Applied Consortium & the Industrial AI Nexus and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. Mr. Alexander is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, where he shares insights on industrial AI strategy, digital transformation, change management, and the future of digital manufacturing.