Agentic AI at work: Shaping the future of heavy asset management

Contributors

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  Krishnan Sankaranarayanan

  Chief Digital Officer, SABIC

  Highly successful business leader with expertise in building and leading effective strategies for business operations at the director level, delivering results in the oversight of operational and financial performance within Fortune 500 companies in the Energy industry. Expertise in leading teams of professionals in the implementation of strategies that effectively improve productivity while meeting operating and fiscal targets; with SABIC Americas, leads digital transformation initiatives with a global team across the United States, Saudi Arabia, Asia and Europe with a bottom-line impact of $12 B.

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  Ram Nutakki

  Reservoir Engineer

  Dr Ram Nutakki has 30 plus years’ experience in developing and optimising production from oil and gas fields worldwide using advanced technology including data science and AI. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University.

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  Koushik Venkataramaiah

  Chief Architect, Kongsberg Digital

  Koushik Venkataramaiah is the Chief Architect at Kongsberg Digital, where he leads the company’s architecture and technology strategy, driving convergence and harmonisation across a diverse product portfolio. With more than 12 years of experience in software development and architecture, he brings deep expertise in embedded systems and large-scale software solutions. At Kongsberg Digital, Koushik works closely with customers and partners to co-innovate and build ecosystems that align with business goals, fostering collaboration and value creation. He is passionate about developing innovative solutions that address real-world challenges and deliver meaningful impact for customers and partners alike.

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  Øystein Hole

  Chief Product Officer, Kongsberg Digital

  Øystein Hole is Chief Product Officer at Kongsberg Digital, where he leads product strategy and development across the company’s digital twin and industrial software portfolio. With a background in software development and visualisation, he has been instrumental in building core technologies such as the Cogs 3D engine and the Industrial Work Surface. Over more than 15 years with the Kongsberg ecosystem, Øystein has helped transform how heavy-asset industries use AI, data, visualisation, and digital twins to drive smarter, more sustainable operations.

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  Jeppe Sverdrup

  VP of AI & Surface, Kongsberg Digital

  Jeppe Sverdrup serves as VP of AI & Surface at Kongsberg Digital. He has spent his career at the intersection between technology and industry, helping shape the future of digital twins and industrial AI. Driven by curiosity for both natural and artificial evolution, he is passionate about how intelligent systems can transform the way we work and create value.

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  Dr. Hooman Haghighi

  Global Director of Decarbonisation Digital Solutions, Wood

  Dr Hooman Haghighi is a prominent industry leader in engineering and decarbonisation solutions, highly experienced in providing consultancy services across the energy and materials markets. Hooman has a PhD in petroleum engineering and has been involved in multiple major decarbonization projects worldwide. Hooman is now responsible for the definition and application of digital solutions in the decarbonization and energy transition space, identifying opportunities for clients in the race to achieve net zero.