speakers

At IoT Sparks, we bring together a group of experts and professionals from various industries who specialize in the IoT field. Our aim is to provide valuable insights, explore the latest trends, and analyze the impact of IoT technology in the future.
Manuela Schlereth
Technical Account Manager
LORIOT
Manuela Schlereth
Technical Account Manager at LORIOT. In this role, she specializes in onboarding customers from the infrastructure industry and demonstrates how to utilize LoRaWAN technology in this field. Her contributions have led to the success of multiple infrastructure projects.
Technical Account Manager at LORIOT. In this role, she specializes in onboarding customers from the infrastructure industry and demonstrates how to utilize LoRaWAN technology in this field. Her contributions have led to the success of multiple infrastructure projects.
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Markus Winterholer
Senior Specialist AI & Cloud
Microsoft
Markus Winterholer
David Martin
Founder
Alec
David Martin
Emilio Carrión
Staff Engineer
Mercadona Tech
Emilio Carrión
David Baldoví
Strategic Manager
BRANDSUMMIT
David Baldoví
Daan Pape
CEO & Founder
DPTechnics
Daan Pape
Pietro Manzoni
Computer Engineering Professor
UPV
Pietro Manzoni
Pietro Manzoni is a computer engineering professor at the "Universitat Politècnica de València," Spain. He received a master's degree in Computer Science from the "Università degli Studi" of Milan, Italy, in 1989 and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the "Politecnico di Milano," Italy, in 1995. From November 1992 to February 1993, he was an intern at Bellcore Labs, Red Bank, New Jersey, USA. From February 1994 to November 1994, he was a visiting researcher at the ICSI (International Computer Science Institute) Berkeley, California, USA. His research has always been focused on using Mobile Wireless Networks to create dynamic systems. Currently, he is developing solutions for the Internet of Things using LPWAN networks and Pub/Sub systems. These solutions have various applications, including environmental intelligence by integrating TinyML-based solutions, sustainable and green IoT, and Smart Tourism. Additionally, he is interested in exploring ways to provide integrated connectivity in the edge-cloud continuum. He is the coordinator of the Computer Networks Research Group (GRC) (http://grc.webs.upv.es), a senior member of the IEEE, and a member of the ACM SIGCAS - Computers and Society (https://www.sigcas.org/).
Pietro Manzoni is a computer engineering professor at the "Universitat Politècnica de València," Spain. He received a master's degree in Computer Science from the "Università degli Studi" of Milan, Italy, in 1989 and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the "Politecnico di Milano," Italy, in 1995. From November 1992 to February 1993, he was an intern at Bellcore Labs, Red Bank, New Jersey, USA. From February 1994 to November 1994, he was a visiting researcher at the ICSI (International Computer Science Institute) Berkeley, California, USA. His research has always been focused on using Mobile Wireless Networks to create dynamic systems. Currently, he is developing solutions for the Internet of Things using LPWAN networks and Pub/Sub systems. These solutions have various applications, including environmental intelligence by integrating TinyML-based solutions, sustainable and green IoT, and Smart Tourism. Additionally, he is interested in exploring ways to provide integrated connectivity in the edge-cloud continuum. He is the coordinator of the Computer Networks Research Group (GRC) (http://grc.webs.upv.es), a senior member of the IEEE, and a member of the ACM SIGCAS - Computers and Society (https://www.sigcas.org/).
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Paula Estrada Mendoza
Technical Sales Account Manager
LORIOT
Paula Estrada Mendoza
Paula discovered her two passions—IoT and LoRaWAN technology—during her Master’s in Mechatronics, where her thesis focused on designing a LoRaWAN sensor node and building its supporting network. These were her foundational steps into the Internet of Things. Since then, she has built her career in an international environment, gaining experience across different countries and projects. As a Researcher in IoT technologies in Spain, Paula worked on sensor node development and industrial applications of LoRaWAN. She later moved into the field of robotics and AI in Germany, where she developed prototypes, new functionalities, and IoT-based interactions to connect robots with the cloud. Today, as a Technical Account Manager at Loriot (Valencia, Spain), Paula dedicates her work fully to LoRaWAN technology, collaborating with international clients to deploy IoT solutions in areas such as smart cities, smart metering, and large-scale connectivity projects. At the intersection of her two passions—IoT and LoRaWAN—Paula thrives on supporting organizations to innovate and scale their solutions globally.
Paula discovered her two passions—IoT and LoRaWAN technology—during her Master’s in Mechatronics, where her thesis focused on designing a LoRaWAN sensor node and building its supporting network. These were her foundational steps into the Internet of Things. Since then, she has built her career in an international environment, gaining experience across different countries and projects. As a Researcher in IoT technologies in Spain, Paula worked on sensor node development and industrial applications of LoRaWAN. She later moved into the field of robotics and AI in Germany, where she developed prototypes, new functionalities, and IoT-based interactions to connect robots with the cloud. Today, as a Technical Account Manager at Loriot (Valencia, Spain), Paula dedicates her work fully to LoRaWAN technology, collaborating with international clients to deploy IoT solutions in areas such as smart cities, smart metering, and large-scale connectivity projects. At the intersection of her two passions—IoT and LoRaWAN—Paula thrives on supporting organizations to innovate and scale their solutions globally.
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Oguz Kirmizi
CEO
Rotiot
Oguz Kirmizi
Oguz Kirmizi, CEO of Rotiot GmbH, is an electrical engineer with over 15 years of experience in innovative IIoT concepts. Specializing in End of Line testing systems and turnkey solutions, he excels in data analysis, hardware, and software development for industrial monitoring. Recently completing an MBA in technical management, Kirmizi offers clients technically and financially compelling solutions. Renowned in the gas and oil industry, his customized solutions enhance efficiency and profitability, solidifying his role as a key figure in industrial automation and IIoT.
Oguz Kirmizi, CEO of Rotiot GmbH, is an electrical engineer with over 15 years of experience in innovative IIoT concepts. Specializing in End of Line testing systems and turnkey solutions, he excels in data analysis, hardware, and software development for industrial monitoring. Recently completing an MBA in technical management, Kirmizi offers clients technically and financially compelling solutions. Renowned in the gas and oil industry, his customized solutions enhance efficiency and profitability, solidifying his role as a key figure in industrial automation and IIoT.
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Luca Cinti
Business Developer
Imperia SCM
Luca Cinti
Luca leads the Partnership relationships at Valerann, from building new collaborations with technology and data providers, to articulating value with entities that can ultimately enhance the value of Valerann's products. With his MSc Engineering at Cranfield University and his international career gained in the automotive and the digital sectors, he is continuously applying his know-how seeking value from new solutions to today's mobility and societal challenges. Luca has extensive experience working with public entities (Digital Catapult), with large industrial players (Bentley Motors within the VW Group, EMR, Ferretti Group etc.) and within the startups world, mainly supporting the adoption of advanced digital solutions (IoT Tribe, Zubi Labs, etc.). He is currently part-time professor at the EDEM University of Valencia where Luca guides the MBA students in its final projects and lecture at the Logistics & Mobility course. He is passionate about understanding the functioning of the modern technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, IoT, Cybersecurity, and Virtual Reality) behind smart mobility solutions and their deployment for the improvement of the safety and the sustainability for both people and logistics.
Luca leads the Partnership relationships at Valerann, from building new collaborations with technology and data providers, to articulating value with entities that can ultimately enhance the value of Valerann's products. With his MSc Engineering at Cranfield University and his international career gained in the automotive and the digital sectors, he is continuously applying his know-how seeking value from new solutions to today's mobility and societal challenges. Luca has extensive experience working with public entities (Digital Catapult), with large industrial players (Bentley Motors within the VW Group, EMR, Ferretti Group etc.) and within the startups world, mainly supporting the adoption of advanced digital solutions (IoT Tribe, Zubi Labs, etc.). He is currently part-time professor at the EDEM University of Valencia where Luca guides the MBA students in its final projects and lecture at the Logistics & Mobility course. He is passionate about understanding the functioning of the modern technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, IoT, Cybersecurity, and Virtual Reality) behind smart mobility solutions and their deployment for the improvement of the safety and the sustainability for both people and logistics.
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Charles Joel
IoT and Analytics GTM
WIKA Group
Charles Joel
Charles has over 35 years experience in operational engineering and IoT GTM Strategy. Initially trained in Radar and Aircraft communications he then moved into the startup IoT and Analytics world in 2000. Over the last two decades Charles has developed and executed IoT business strategy which includes the development of IoT product and services into multiple vertical market places. Past success stories include connected cars, smart factories and intelligent pubs! Charles joined WIKA in 2024 in a Business Advisory role to help develop WIKA's Go-To-Market strategy.
Charles has over 35 years experience in operational engineering and IoT GTM Strategy. Initially trained in Radar and Aircraft communications he then moved into the startup IoT and Analytics world in 2000. Over the last two decades Charles has developed and executed IoT business strategy which includes the development of IoT product and services into multiple vertical market places. Past success stories include connected cars, smart factories and intelligent pubs! Charles joined WIKA in 2024 in a Business Advisory role to help develop WIKA's Go-To-Market strategy.
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