Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Henrique Mauri

Henrique Mauri

Atuo como arquiteto de software e tech lead com foco em cloud Azure, inovação e redução de custos de infraestrutura. Tendo mais de 17 anos de experiência trabalhando em projetos escaláveis com qualidade, segurança e performance.

Atuo como arquiteto de software e tech lead com foco em cloud Azure, inovação e redução de custos de infraestrutura. Tendo mais de 17 anos de experiência trabalhando em projetos escaláveis com qualidade, segurança e performance. Show more

Lindsey Loken

Lindsey Loken

Lindsey Loken is a Midwest-born farm girl turned butcher, professional cook, and TV personality, deeply rooted in agriculture. Hailing from a long line of farm women, Lindsey grew up with a passion for farm-to-table cooking, mastering traditional techniques passed down through generations. After working in emergency medicine and on one of Montana’s largest cattle ranches, she found her way back to the art of butchery, blending her agricultural background with a dedication to meat science and culinary arts.

Today, Lindsey owns and operates, Blondies Butcher Shop. The only pink meat locker this side of the Mississippi. Blondies Butcher Shop, is where she focuses on bridging the conversational gap between consumers and producers and empowering fellow entrepreneurs alike. Known for her down-home relatability and expertise, Lindsey has made numerous appearances on national platforms, sharing her journey and insights into the art of butchery and sustainable cooking.

Lindsey Loken is a Midwest-born farm girl turned butcher, professional cook, and TV personality, deeply rooted in agriculture. Hailing from a long line of farm women, Lindsey grew up with a passion for farm-to-table cooking, mastering traditional tec... Show more

Joseph Suda

Joseph Suda

I am a community builder and data enthusiast dedicated to empowering youth and driving sustainable, grassroots development. Combining a background in data analytics with a passion for community-led initiatives, I work at the intersection of technology, digital skills, and economic development to address real-world challenges. Whether leading local initiatives, mentoring students in core digital tools, or building USSD and tech-enabled platforms for public health and climate resilience, my goal is to create scalable pathways for community empowerment.

I am a community builder and data enthusiast dedicated to empowering youth and driving sustainable, grassroots development. Combining a background in data analytics with a passion for community-led initiatives, I work at the intersection of technolog... Show more

Tom Sherman

Tom Sherman

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Victor Kithinji

Victor Kithinji

Mark Kithinji is a software engineer and co-founder of an AI-driven agriculture platform focused on improving decision-making for farm managers across African contexts. His work centers on building production systems under real-world constraints, including limited infrastructure, incomplete datasets and strict cost ceilings.

He has led the development of data-driven and cloud-based solutions ranging from high-concurrency web platforms to machine learning systems tailored for smallholder agriculture. His recent work explores practical approaches to model design, system resilience and translating complex technical outputs into usable insights for non-technical users.

Mark is particularly interested in how architectural decisions change when constraints are treated as requirements rather than limitations.

Mark Kithinji is a software engineer and co-founder of an AI-driven agriculture platform focused on improving decision-making for farm managers across African contexts. His work centers on building production systems under real-world constraints, inc... Show more

Adebisi Oyawale

Adebisi Oyawale

From Carolina, Puerto Rico and I love IT & Gaming. Spend Most of my time playing video games, looking at open source software and laughing. I work with IoT, raspberry pi and electronics. Enjoys love Electronics Engineering and creating projects.

From Carolina, Puerto Rico and I love IT & Gaming. Spend Most of my time playing video games, looking at open source software and laughing. I work with IoT, raspberry pi and electronics. Enjoys love Electronics Engineering and creating projects. Show more

Melissa Montalvo

Melissa Montalvo

Melissa Montalvo is an award-winning accountability and enterprise reporter at The Fresno Bee in Fresno, California, the center of California’s agricultural heartland. She covers a range of issues including healthcare, the expansion of California’s largest ICE detention facility and labor abuses in the agricultural industry. She was a finalist for a 2025 James Beard Media award for an investigation into workplace fatalities at a California poultry processing facility.

Melissa Montalvo is an award-winning accountability and enterprise reporter at The Fresno Bee in Fresno, California, the center of California’s agricultural heartland. She covers a range of issues including healthcare, the expansion of California’s l... Show more

Dhaval Trivedi

Dhaval Trivedi

Hi, I'm Dhaval Trivedi, and I work at Viral Industries, a leading valve gearbox manufacturer and global supplier based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With over 18 years of precision engineering expertise, our company specializes in custom-built valve gearboxes ranging from 300 Nm to 250,000 Nm, including Quarter-Turn Worm Gearboxes, Multi-Turn Bevel Gearboxes, and solutions for Ball, Butterfly, Gate, Globe, Sluice, and Control Valves. We proudly serve industries such as oil & gas, refineries, power plants, water management, petrochemicals, chemical processing, and agriculture automation. Backed by ISO 9001:2015, CE, and ISI certifications, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and precision-engineered solutions trusted by customers in more than 20 countries.

Hi, I'm Dhaval Trivedi, and I work at Viral Industries, a leading valve gearbox manufacturer and global supplier based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. With over 18 years of precision engineering expertise, our company specializes in custom-built valve ... Show more

Chris Milliken

Chris Milliken


From the USA, Chris has lived in Chile, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. Chef, winemaker, entrepreneur, and a lover of Web3 with a passion for impact. He founded PengWine in 2004 and built it across SE Asia for 18 years — and was building with blockchain before most people had heard the word NFT.

In 2017 he built a track and trace system putting a unique digital identity on every bottle — provenance, chain of custody, the name of the person who opened it, surfaced in seconds. Real-world NFT utility in a high-value physical market nearly a decade ago. Covid ended it. The conviction didn't.

What followed was High As Unicorn — from OG Rune on BTC to a Solana project with 1,111 hand-drawn Hauwee NFTs built around Education, Opportunity, and Community. Eighty-two consecutive weekly X Spaces without missing one.

Speaker at Memecon Singapore and Memecon Thailand. The same skill that made him a successful MC, author, and entrepreneur — making complex ideas land for real people.

From the USA, Chris has lived in Chile, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. Chef, winemaker, entrepreneur, and a lover of Web3 with a passion for impact. He founded PengWine in 2004 and built it across SE Asia for 18 years — and was building with... Show more

Ayuk Princelen Tanyi

Ayuk Princelen Tanyi

Ayuk Princelen Tanyi is a passionate young tech enthusiast and innovator based in Douala with strong interests in software development, emerging technologies, medicine, and intelligent systems. He enjoys building practical technology solutions that address real-world problems, particularly in smart agriculture and automation. Beyond tech, Ayuk is a dedicated football lover and an avid gamer who uses video games as a creative way to relax and manage stress. He is also a passionate reader and book enthusiast who enjoys exploring new ideas, science, and innovation through literature. With a growing background in coding and engineering projects, he aims to contribute to the future of African technological innovation through creativity, research, and problem-solving.

Ayuk Princelen Tanyi is a passionate young tech enthusiast and innovator based in Douala with strong interests in software development, emerging technologies, medicine, and intelligent systems. He enjoys building practical technology solutions that a... Show more

Chiranjeevi Dubaguntla

Chiranjeevi Dubaguntla

Chiranjeevi Dubaguntla is a seasoned Salesforce professional with over 14 years of comprehensive experience in the technology sector, including 4+ specialized years in Salesforce implementations and 10 years in Siebel and Java development roles. As a certified Salesforce Administrator, Platform Developer I, and CPQ Specialist, he brings a multifaceted technical perspective to complex digital transformation initiatives.
Currently serving as a Salesforce Developer/Administrator for New York City Department of Education, Chiranjeevi architects and implements Public Sector Solutions that streamline critical workflows for America's largest school system serving 1.1 million students across 1,800 schools. His expertise includes designing scalable data models, ensuring FERPA compliance, and integrating Salesforce with third-party educational platforms through REST APIs.
At Quadient, Chiranjeevi leveraged his CPQ expertise to create sophisticated product configurations and pricing models while implementing Lightning Web Components to enhance user experience. His work optimizing Salesforce's integration with Zuora's billing system demonstrated his ability to bridge complex technical systems.
Chiranjeevi's career spans multiple industries including public sector, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications. This diverse background enables him to adapt quickly to varied business contexts while maintaining technical excellence. His experience with Florida Blue, Parker, and Telstra showcases his versatility across enterprise environments.
His technical arsenal includes Apex development, Lightning Component frameworks, OmniStudio, integration with external systems, data migration strategies, and process automation. Chiranjeevi consistently delivers solutions that balance technical sophistication with practical business value. He excels in designing custom objects, developing server-side controllers, and implementing complex approval workflows tailored to specific organizational needs.
Holding a Master's degree in Computer Science (2009), Chiranjeevi remains committed to continuous learning, maintaining current certifications while expanding his expertise in emerging Salesforce technologies. His approach combines methodical problem-solving with innovative thinking, allowing him to translate business requirements into robust technical architectures that drive organizational efficiency and enhance user adoption.

Chiranjeevi Dubaguntla is a seasoned Salesforce professional with over 14 years of comprehensive experience in the technology sector, including 4+ specialized years in Salesforce implementations and 10 years in Siebel and Java development roles. As a... Show more

Rahul Bhargava

Rahul Bhargava

Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex field execution, he specializes in piloting resilient operations in non-traditional environments. An IEEE Smart Village volunteer, his expertise spans sustainable rural industrialization, clean energy, and natural capital conservation.

Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex ... Show more

Bartosz Lysakowski

Bartosz Lysakowski

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years, worked in the Education Department at Cottbus Zoo. Since 2023, drone pilot and member of the EXPAND+ER project at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Currently project coordinator at IQ@BB.

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years... Show more

Eve Macdonald

Eve Macdonald

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Muhammad Hasnain

Muhammad Hasnain

I help organizations turn fragmented data into real-time decisions — through end-to-end BI solutions built on Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and the broader Azure data ecosystem.
With 5+ years of experience across supply chain, retail, aviation, and food industries, I've worked in international scrum teams delivering everything from legacy Qlik migrations to greenfield Fabric Lakehouse architectures. I specialize in building scalable semantic models, automated data pipelines, and executive-grade dashboards that stakeholders actually use.
-- What I work with:
Power BI (Desktop & Service) · Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Dataflows, Data Factory) · Azure Data Factory · Azure Analysis Services · DAX · Power Query (M) · SQL · Python · PySpark · Tabular Editor · ALM Toolkit · Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
-- Certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)
• Databricks Certified: Data Engineer Associate
-- Recognition:
Microsoft Fabric Community Super User — recognized by the Microsoft Azure Data Team for 4 years of sustained community contributions.
Let's connect if you're looking for a BI engineer who delivers measurable impact.

I help organizations turn fragmented data into real-time decisions — through end-to-end BI solutions built on Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and the broader Azure data ecosystem. With 5+ years of experience across supply chain, retail, aviation, and fo... Show more

Yuhi Yamane

Yuhi Yamane

I work as an engineer at MIXI, Inc.

I work as an engineer at MIXI, Inc. Show more

Bravin Kulei

Bravin Kulei

Bravin is an embedded systems developer based in Nakuru, Kenya, specializing in robotics and IoT. At Pixel Engineering, he designs and builds intelligent hardware-software systems ; from firmware development to full robotic solutions that solve real-world problems.

With a passion for pushing the boundaries of what hardware can do, Bravin brings a unique blend of low-level programming and systems thinking to every project. He is driven by the belief that technology built close to the metal can create the most meaningful impact especially across Africa's growing tech ecosystem .

Passionate about making embedded technology more accessible, Bravin enjoys sharing knowledge through talks, workshops, and hands-on demos. Eploring new ways technology can solve uniquely African challenges.

Bravin is an embedded systems developer based in Nakuru, Kenya, specializing in robotics and IoT. At Pixel Engineering, he designs and builds intelligent hardware-software systems ; from firmware development to full robotic solutions that solve real-... Show more

Rob Brewer

Rob Brewer

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent Show more

Henri Werner

Henri Werner

B2B companies in industry and tech have been losing deals for the wrong reason. Henri Werner spent the last 3 years figuring out why.

Across 35+ projects with market leaders in manufacturing, automotive, food production and technology, Henri has helped them rebuild how they position and communicate their value — generating significant contract volumes for clients in the process.

His conclusion: most B2B companies in industry and tech don't have a pricing problem. They have a communication problem they've been calling a pricing problem for years.

B2B companies in industry and tech have been losing deals for the wrong reason. Henri Werner spent the last 3 years figuring out why. Across 35+ projects with market leaders in manufacturing, automotive, food production and technology, Henri has h... Show more

Marek Zmyslowski

Marek Zmyslowski

Cybersecurity researcher and offensive security expert with a passion for AI security, fuzzing, and reverse engineering. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous projects, including ChatNMI, an open-source initiative for home-based AI deployment; libfiowrapper, a library for fuzzing applications that read from files; and rtaint, a reverse tainting tool designed for crash analysis. His past work also includes large-scale fuzzing infrastructure for Samsung Android devices, penetration testing frameworks, and in-depth research on in-memory fuzzing techniques.
As a frequent speaker at top cybersecurity conferences, Marek has presented at DefCamp, SecTor, hardwear.io, Confidence, The Hack Summit, and BlueHat, among others. His talks explore topics such as AI-powered attacks, integrating LLMs with legacy hardware, modern fuzzing techniques, and securing open-source components. He has also co-authored multiple publications, including contributions to “Modern Fuzzing” and technical deep dives on AI security.

Cybersecurity researcher and offensive security expert with a passion for AI security, fuzzing, and reverse engineering. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous projects, including ChatNMI, an open-source initiative for home-based AI deploymen... Show more

Aymeric Weinbach

Aymeric Weinbach

MVP Azure depuis 8 ans mes sujets de prédilection sont Azure l'IoT et la robotique

MVP Azure depuis 8 ans mes sujets de prédilection sont Azure l'IoT et la robotique Show more

Valentin Secades

Valentin Secades

Coming from the world of engineering processes, design and Chemical Engineering, became a convert to Software Engineering at the age of 27. Had the chance to live life wearing 3 hats, both as an end user, an engineer and an engineering manager for software teams.

Interested in all things that make us more efficient, from processes to tooling, any small tweak is always welcome in the effort for greater efficiency in the development process.

Coming from the world of engineering processes, design and Chemical Engineering, became a convert to Software Engineering at the age of 27. Had the chance to live life wearing 3 hats, both as an end user, an engineer and an engineering manager for s... Show more

Alain Schneiter

Alain Schneiter

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Shalini Singh

Shalini Singh

I'm a developer passionate about making large language models work on small budgets. From full-stack apps to containerised AI workloads, I love building things that are clever, efficient, and production-ready—even without enterprise-level resources. Currently exploring how far Kubernetes can stretch when you're resource-conscious but ambition-heavy.

I'm a developer passionate about making large language models work on small budgets. From full-stack apps to containerised AI workloads, I love building things that are clever, efficient, and production-ready—even without enterprise-level resources. ... Show more

Marcelo Fernandes

Marcelo Fernandes

Marcelo Fernandes is a data and AI superhero disguised as a business leader. By day, he helps organizations turn chaos into clarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Copilot. By night, he builds AI agents, governs data empires, and fights bad architecture wherever it hides. With 20+ years in tech and a passion for turning innovation into impact, Marcelo’s mission is simple: make AI work for humans, not the other way around.

Marcelo Fernandes is a data and AI superhero disguised as a business leader. By day, he helps organizations turn chaos into clarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Copilot. By night, he builds AI agents, governs data empires,... Show more

Marsha Durfee

Marsha Durfee

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler Show more

Sanjeev Thapa

Sanjeev Thapa

Sanjeev Thapa is a DevOps Engineer, Computer Engineer, and Lecturer with over a decade of combined academic and industry experience.

He specializes in automation, containerization, and cloud-native infrastructure using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines. Sanjeev actively integrates real-world DevOps practices into academic teaching, mentoring students through hands-on labs, projects, and research-oriented learning. Passionate about open-source technologies, he believes in “learning by doing” and focuses on empowering students and professionals to build scalable, reliable, and future-ready digital solutions.

Sanjeev Thapa is a DevOps Engineer, Computer Engineer, and Lecturer with over a decade of combined academic and industry experience. He specializes in automation, containerization, and cloud-native infrastructure using tools such as Docker, Kuber... Show more

Csongor Vogel

Csongor Vogel

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leadership with a strong focus on mentorship and developer enablement.

As a developer community organizer (Flutter Abu Dhabi and Dubai ), I'm passionate about helping startups adopt the right technologies early and scale their engineering practices effectively from the beginning.

My current focus is on integrating AI solutions into the Software Developer Life Cycle and building other agentic workflows.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge by speaking at conferences and meetups, as well as teaching students in Hungary's first Flutter University class.

In more details:
- https://github.com/gerfalcon

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leaders... Show more

Jônatas Paganini

Jônatas Paganini

Code hacker, cyclist, and blogger. I'm a pair programming evangelist. Locked on Vim motion key binds since 2007.

My highlight experiences involve performance and architecture. I built High Frequency Trading systems for years, processing millions of events per day.

I also worked in different domains and technologies including embedded systems, 3D printers, databases, web and mobile development.

Code hacker, cyclist, and blogger. I'm a pair programming evangelist. Locked on Vim motion key binds since 2007. My highlight experiences involve performance and architecture. I built High Frequency Trading systems for years, processing millions ... Show more

Onyia Miracle

Onyia Miracle

As a dedicated front-end Engineer, I bring a blend of hands-on expertise in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and React, coupled with a keen ability to inspire and educate aspiring developers. My journey began with a rigorous short-term software engineering course, and I've since leveraged my skills to empower others in their coding odyssey, been able to build multiple web projects both personal and contracts and actively engaging and contributing to Open Source Projects on GitHub.

I'm on the lookout for a dynamic front-end developer role where I can apply my creativity, technical skills, and passion for building user-centric interfaces. 🌈
🔍 Open to new opportunities and excited to contribute to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of web development.

As a dedicated front-end Engineer, I bring a blend of hands-on expertise in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and React, coupled with a keen ability to inspire and educate aspiring developers. My journey began with a rigorous short-term software engineering co... Show more

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