Agriculture, Food & Forestry

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

Sholola Mayowa Micheal

Sholola Mayowa Micheal

Sholola Mayowa Micheal is an experienced data analyst with expertise in various tools and technologies, including Microsoft Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and graphic design. With a strong foundation in statistical analysis and data visualization techniques, Sholola is skilled in translating complex data sets into actionable insights and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

As a data analyst, Sholola is responsible for collecting, processing, and analysing large and complex data sets using various tools and techniques. This includes conducting statistical analysis, creating data visualisations and dashboards, and developing predictive models to support business decisions. Sholola deeply understands data modelling techniques and is skilled in creating data-driven solutions that enable organisations to make informed decisions and drive business growth.

In addition to technical skills, Sholola is a highly effective communicator with strong collaboration skills. Sholola is adept at working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and develop data-driven solutions that meet those needs. With a strong customer focus, Sholola is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that drive business value and meet customer expectations.

Sholola Mayowa Micheal is an experienced data analyst with expertise in various tools and technologies, including Microsoft Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and graphic design. With a strong foundation in statistical analysis and data visualization techn... Show more

Kamil Kisiela

Kamil Kisiela

Working on GraphQL tooling since before I had a mustache. I'm proud of it (the tooling).

Working on GraphQL tooling since before I had a mustache. I'm proud of it (the tooling). Show more

Ibrahim Rabiu

Ibrahim Rabiu

I'm Ibrahim Rabiu, a tech enthusiast and educator from Zaria, Kaduna State, excelling in programming with Python, JavaScript, and React, holding a Cisco CCNA certification, and being a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Currently, I am the Head of Training at BT-HUB Zaria, leveraging technology for learning and innovation, while also a student at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria studying Computer Engineering with specialization in AI.

I'm Ibrahim Rabiu, a tech enthusiast and educator from Zaria, Kaduna State, excelling in programming with Python, JavaScript, and React, holding a Cisco CCNA certification, and being a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Currently, I am the Head of... Show more

Julien Bernet

Julien Bernet

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Thanks to his work as a security consultant and Pentester he has firsthand experience of security evaluations. Julien is in charge of the development of Witekio's internal security framework and security architecture for customer development.

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Th... Show more

TJ Broom

TJ Broom

TJ Broom represents the US Forest Service on the OSM US Trails Workgroup. TJ loves adventures with maps in wild places and the bewildering feeling of actively navigating while wondering where you are as the sun is setting.

TJ Broom represents the US Forest Service on the OSM US Trails Workgroup. TJ loves adventures with maps in wild places and the bewildering feeling of actively navigating while wondering where you are as the sun is setting. Show more

Micheal Kaluba

Micheal Kaluba

OpenStreetMap Uganda's field mapping and GIS training associate. I have been a contributor to OSM since 2016 and have shown a lot of people how to use it to produce sustainable solutions through internships and training. Knowledgeable about managing, Collecting, Visualizing, and analysis of field data.

OpenStreetMap Uganda's field mapping and GIS training associate. I have been a contributor to OSM since 2016 and have shown a lot of people how to use it to produce sustainable solutions through internships and training. Knowledgeable about managing,... Show more

Benjamin Dyer

Benjamin Dyer

Community leader and supporter, educating NFT creators on developing meaningful content to support their brands.
Writer behind the character stories and series "Inxpression", a unique NFT collection bringing the journey of self-expression and acceptance to your fingertips.
My goal is to bring local business's access to NFT creators in collaboration to grow their online presence and reward active community members.

Community leader and supporter, educating NFT creators on developing meaningful content to support their brands. Writer behind the character stories and series "Inxpression", a unique NFT collection bringing the journey of self-expression and accep... Show more

Somdip Dey

Somdip Dey

Somdip Dey, FRSA, also professionally known as InteliDey, is an Embedded Artificial Intelligence scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, AI art & music producer and a TEDx speaker.

Dey is the CEO & Chief Scientist of Nosh Technologies, a Lecturer of Computer Science at the University of Essex, UK, a Lecturer of Data Science at York St John University, UK, and a Professor of Practice (AI/ML) at Woxsen University, India. He has more than 13 years of industrial experience including working for Microsoft and Samsung, developing numerous tech products that are currently used by billions of people in different ways.

For contributions to improving society through applications of embedded machine learning Dey is elected a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, named an MIT Innovator Under 35, an Outstanding Achiever in Education, Science & Innovation at the 2023 India UK Achievers Honours and a World IP Review Leader. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council and regularly appears in leading news publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Tech Crunch and many more. 

Somdip Dey, FRSA, also professionally known as InteliDey, is an Embedded Artificial Intelligence scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, AI art & music producer and a TEDx speaker. Dey is the CEO & Chief Scientist of Nosh Technologies, a Lecturer of Co... Show more

Jade Lopez

Jade Lopez

Jade has established a fulfilling career operating at the intersection of STEM and community development. Her journey commenced with the attainment of a Bachelor's of Science in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis. Following this, she ventured into the international arena, first as a member of the Peace Corps in Mozambique, where she taught 12th-grade biology in Portuguese and pioneered a UN-recognized hospital internship program. Subsequently, her path led to active involvement in community development and public health initiatives in Maharashtra, India.

Returning home, Jade undertook domestic public health roles in both Oakland and San Francisco, California. In pursuit of further academic excellence, she earned her Master's in Public Health with a specialization in Biostatistics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. This served as a stepping stone to her subsequent roles in data science and data engineering consulting, where she contributed her expertise to government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Currently, Jade holds the position of Data Engineer at Pivot Bio, a pioneering sustainable biotech company headquartered in Berkeley, California. Despite her deep-rooted attachment to the Bay Area, she presently operates from the picturesque Adirondacks in Northern New York state.

Jade eagerly anticipates forging connections with fellow professionals in the fields of community development, sustainability, and technology.

Jade has established a fulfilling career operating at the intersection of STEM and community development. Her journey commenced with the attainment of a Bachelor's of Science in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at... Show more

Julio Cesar Rodriguez Nieves

Julio Cesar Rodriguez Nieves

full-stack dev, spatial dev, cloud dev, languages python, node js, cloud aws, web3, geomatics and computer science

full-stack dev, spatial dev, cloud dev, languages python, node js, cloud aws, web3, geomatics and computer science Show more

Adrian Arguello

Adrian Arguello

Adrián Argüello, a seasoned leader in the data and cloud space, is renowned for his expertise in multi-cloud architectures and data management. Currently serving as the Associate Director and Azure Engineering Lead at Kyndryl, Adrián drives the modernization of cloud-native and cloud-enabled application infrastructure, managing global teams of top-tier SREs, cloud architects, and ops engineers.

Adrián's diverse career journey led him through iconic tech giants like Oracle and Microsoft. At Oracle, he was a driving force behind strategic leadership, deal closures, and the delivery of tailored cloud solutions to prominent organizations across Central America. His tenure at Microsoft saw him bridging the gap between technological prowess and business strategy, where he was entrusted with crafting and presenting compelling business cases to high-level decision-makers.

Educationally, Adrián is a double alumnus with a Master's in Business Administration from Universidad Fidélitas and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from Universidad Central. His list of certifications is a testament to his commitment to continuous learning, with notable mentions being the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Certified Azure.

Beyond his corporate roles, Adrián is a revered figure in academia. He's an experienced university professor at Universidad Fidélitas, specializing in various courses ranging from Linux and Database Technologies to Python for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. His association with other esteemed institutions like Universidad Hispanoamericana and Universidad Central further elevates his educational footprint.

As a serial entrepreneur, Adrián co-founded Grupo A+, pioneering in IoT, advanced analytics, and multi-cloud solutions, and costaricafintech.com, a hub for fintech insights and consultancy in Latin America.

Adrián Argüello, a seasoned leader in the data and cloud space, is renowned for his expertise in multi-cloud architectures and data management. Currently serving as the Associate Director and Azure Engineering Lead at Kyndryl, Adrián drives the moder... Show more

Missael Benalcazar

Missael Benalcazar

Im Missael Benalcazar, a young ecuadorian entrepeneur that is using NFTs and Blockchain tecnology to boost the tourism in the Galapagos Islands. Im a passionate for the solutions and to connect with people by giving value.

Im Missael Benalcazar, a young ecuadorian entrepeneur that is using NFTs and Blockchain tecnology to boost the tourism in the Galapagos Islands. Im a passionate for the solutions and to connect with people by giving value. Show more

Muhammad Bello Ibrahim

Muhammad Bello Ibrahim

I'm Mufteem, a front-end developer with a passion for JavaScript. With 4 years in the industry, I'm your go-to guru for creating dazzling user interfaces that blend tech wizardry with design flair.

But it's not just about code for me; it's about making a difference. Join me to explore how I'm using technology to transform lives and make the world a better place.

I'm Mufteem, a front-end developer with a passion for JavaScript. With 4 years in the industry, I'm your go-to guru for creating dazzling user interfaces that blend tech wizardry with design flair. But it's not just about code for me; it's about m... Show more

Harriet Sanja

Harriet Sanja

Harriet Sanja is a Kenyan entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Halisi naturals brands, a cottage manufacturer of botanical skin and hair care solutions. She is also a founding member and country director of Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) Kenya, an NGO that supports youth & women emerging leaders & innovators in Africa As a change agent she impacts her community through training others on different aspects including soft business skills. As a lifelong learner, Harriet holds a Bsc. Procurement and contract management and several business and leadership professional courses including sustainable food systems, Circular economies and leading change. She is a U.S Department of State professional fellow;Michigan State University and member eTrade for women by UNCTAD.

Harriet Sanja is a Kenyan entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Halisi naturals brands, a cottage manufacturer of botanical skin and hair care solutions. She is also a founding member and country director of Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) K... Show more

Yovan Fowdar

Yovan Fowdar

Driven solely by passion he is ready to take the challenge to experiment and learn new things, He has shouldered various responsibilities at management position in technical and technological companies . He loves getting his hands dirty even if it is not his responsibility just to get the job done . Great problem solver in both technical and managerial fields,

User of Linux since 1993 ( Linux Slackware) has started exploring and experimenting with Open Source OS. Loves electronics and been playing with since the age of 10.

Work experience : -

Unisys - Server & Network implementation under unix for the supreme court of Mauritius (1 Year)

Mauritius Telecom -- Joined the then newly created Data Unit (Birth of Internet in Mauritius) worked in various fields, public telephone switch, commissioning of international ISDN links, trainer for local staffs and for African international telecom operators. (7.5 Years)

BNP Parisbas Mauritius Branch - Assistant IT manager , implementation of intranet, VPN , remote dial up access, administration under AIX, SCO , Windows Server(1 Year)

Card Business System and Applitel Ltd -- Technical Director ( Gemalto Smart Cards , VPN , setup of a data center , Kenya , Madagascar)
Expand Technology Holding - Technical Director + R&D Director + Software development Manager + Board Director of Mauritius and Kenya . Ten years of experience in Smart Cards security, VPN infrastructure, IP Telephony, servers physical and virtualized. (12 Years)

Generation Plus Ltd -- Founder (main activities IoT, Consultancy, Build solutions & devices around micro controllers and SBC)

Mauritius Maker Community -- Co-founder where he plays an active role in promoting innovative technology oriented initiatives (AI, Robotics, IoT, 3D Printing, microcontrollers ,

1st Makerspace in Mauritius, - Founded the 1st Mauritian Maker Space .

Driven solely by passion he is ready to take the challenge to experiment and learn new things, He has shouldered various responsibilities at management position in technical and technological companies . He loves getting his hands dirty even if it... Show more

Joshua Haag

Joshua Haag

Born and raised in Bethlehem, Pa, it has been a journey to creating multiple companies now in Los Angeles, Ca. My time has been spent following a path of multiple careers. From a chef, to Wall Street trader, as well as a trainer to professional football player, i have learned and studied under some of the most encompassing and incredible minds this country can offer!

Through my journey, I have found my calling. I Utilize my prior training to create what i see to be one of the most unique, high level, and practical applications of health/wellness/ and mindset. It has become my goal, and the goal of Heroic as a whole, to try and assist each of our people in reaching a life where they are living as the “Best Versions of Themselves”!

Born and raised in Bethlehem, Pa, it has been a journey to creating multiple companies now in Los Angeles, Ca. My time has been spent following a path of multiple careers. From a chef, to Wall Street trader, as well as a trainer to professional footb... Show more

Andri Yadi

Andri Yadi

Andri is a physicist, 2 decades of electronics and software engineer, 15 years being entrepreneur, and 11 years as Microsoft MVP. He and his team have been building real-world AI + IoT products across various industry verticals, from agriculture to industrial IoT.

Andri is a physicist, 2 decades of electronics and software engineer, 15 years being entrepreneur, and 11 years as Microsoft MVP. He and his team have been building real-world AI + IoT products across various industry verticals, from agriculture to i... Show more

Smriti Sridhar

Smriti Sridhar

Smriti is a Consulting Engineer who is been with Confluent for 1.5 years. As a member of the professional services team, she has worked with guiding customers spanning variety of industries (finance, tech, healthcare) by developing prototypes for micro services using REST APIs, conducting code reviews and building event streaming pipelines to help them kick start their Confluent journey (Kafka Streams, Confluent Platform, CP-Ansible). Smriti is passionate about technology and is excited to keep working to help companies along the data in motion journey that leverages event-based streaming for real-time data movement. Apart from technology, she likes to to hike and is an avid photographer.

Smriti is a Consulting Engineer who is been with Confluent for 1.5 years. As a member of the professional services team, she has worked with guiding customers spanning variety of industries (finance, tech, healthcare) by developing prototypes for mi... Show more

Shraddha Sharma

Shraddha Sharma

Shraddha Sharma is a Youthmapper’s Research Fellow 2020, researching on marginalized indigenous community of Nepal. Her research interest includes working on the indigenous community and their problems like disaster and food security along with efficient data analysis and visualization. She is also working as a Research Associate at Geoinformatics Center in Thailand. She is involved in maintaining open-source platforms related to agriculture and disaster.

Shraddha Sharma is a Youthmapper’s Research Fellow 2020, researching on marginalized indigenous community of Nepal. Her research interest includes working on the indigenous community and their problems like disaster and food security along with effic... Show more

Pranay Patel

Pranay Patel

SDE - Android. Mostly doing stuff around Kotlin, Flutter, KMP. Open-source enthusiast, blogger and self motivated equity investor. His hobbies are farming, cooking and Investing!

SDE - Android. Mostly doing stuff around Kotlin, Flutter, KMP. Open-source enthusiast, blogger and self motivated equity investor. His hobbies are farming, cooking and Investing! Show more

Mark Murrell

Mark Murrell

Mark Murrell is the founder of Get Maine Lobster and Haddie's Bay Club, the popular NFT franchise based on Haddie, the 1 in 100 million cotton-candy lobster. He previously worked at InFilm Marketing as a Partner. Mark Murrell attended the University of Southern Maine.

Mark Murrell is the founder of Get Maine Lobster and Haddie's Bay Club, the popular NFT franchise based on Haddie, the 1 in 100 million cotton-candy lobster. He previously worked at InFilm Marketing as a Partner. Mark Murrell attended the University ... Show more

Servias Mazhetese

Servias Mazhetese

I am a senior Information Communication Technology (ICT) professional with more than thirty (30) years of experience in the industry.

I am one of the Deputy Governors and Executive Vice-Presidents of the ADCB: African Diaspora Central Bank.

currently, I am involved with projects on the roll-out of a digital bank, central bank national payment systems, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), and money transfer/payment platforms in partnership with regulated financial institutions across Africa and the Diaspora targeting the unbanked, underbanked, unserved and underserved (4U's).

I have managed small to complex projects, ranging from Software, PABX, Contact Centre Solutions, and Mobile Networks to Court Recording Technology (CRT) deployment. These projects included PABX/Contact Centre using Collab OneContact, AVAYA, Presence, Cisco, Philips Sopho, NEC, Jupiter, Panasonic solutions, 2G/3G/LTE, JAVS Recording Equipment, fibre optics, [FTTx: FTTH (fibre to the home), FTTC (Fibre to the curb), FTTP (Fibre to the premises), FTTB (fibre to the business) and FTTW (Fibre to the wireless).
I have led projects in various sectors including, but not limited to ICT, financial, mining, health, and insurance.

Job Knowledge
• Blockchain Technologies
• FinTech
• Project Management Processes & Methodologies such as PMBOK, AGILE & PRINCE2
• Understanding of 2G/3G/LTE, IP technologies (MPLS VPNS) and/or fixed and mobile access networks (radio, copper, fibre) and/or support systems and processes
• General knowledge of Financial/Budgeting
• Expert Telecommunication knowledge
• PC literate and absolute understanding and application of project management tools and Techniques in a complex systems environment

I am a senior Information Communication Technology (ICT) professional with more than thirty (30) years of experience in the industry. I am one of the Deputy Governors and Executive Vice-Presidents of the ADCB: African Diaspora Central Bank. cu... Show more

Rogério Rodrigues

Rogério Rodrigues

Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, Software Developer, Professor, Gamer, MSc in Health Informatics Management at UNIFESP, Microsoft MVP Reconnect sharing knowledge with the technical and academic community.

Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, Software Developer, Professor, Gamer, MSc in Health Informatics Management at UNIFESP, Microsoft MVP Reconnect sharing knowledge with the technical and academic community. Show more

Joshua Christensen

Joshua Christensen

Joshua is a Chicago-based Workplace Experiences Lead at Avanade. Throughout his 20+ year career, he’s worked for agencies and consultancies with some of the world’s largest companies and non-profits across many industries.

Joshua is a Chicago-based Workplace Experiences Lead at Avanade. Throughout his 20+ year career, he’s worked for agencies and consultancies with some of the world’s largest companies and non-profits across many industries. Show more

Carsten Brinkschulte

Carsten Brinkschulte

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed).

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed). Show more

Sumedh Ghatage

Sumedh Ghatage

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects.

He thrives to solve real-world problems through geospatial technology and has consistently proven his ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to fortune 100 companies across the globe.

He drives a community called the “Geospatial Awareness Hub” which helps enable Education, Employment, and Business to foster the growth and awareness of the Geospatial Industry.

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects. He t... Show more

Bruna Fagundes Rócio

Bruna Fagundes Rócio

Formada em Tecnologia em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela UDESC (2014), é Product Manager pela PM3, CSPO e CLF. Tem 13 anos de carreira em TI, sempre na TOTVS - sendo 11 dentro do segmento de agronegócio, atuou como desenvolvedora, analista de sistemas e negócios. Atualmente é PO no segmento de Agro na torre de Supplay Chain e escritora voluntária da Jornada Colaborativa, tendo participado da escrita dos títulos Jornada Ágil de Produto (2020) e Jornada do Cliente (2021).

Formada em Tecnologia em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela UDESC (2014), é Product Manager pela PM3, CSPO e CLF. Tem 13 anos de carreira em TI, sempre na TOTVS - sendo 11 dentro do segmento de agronegócio, atuou como desenvolvedora, analista... Show more

Chris Terrell

Chris Terrell

Chris Terrell is the Co-founder and CEO of Wexus Technologies Inc. He has successfully brought climate impact technologies to market with enterprise companies across the US and globally with "virtual power plants" that make energy generation and distribution systems more efficient, increase utility grid reliability, and reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Prior to founding Wexus Technologies, Chris was a Strategic Energy Manager at EnerNOC, the world leader in demand response and smart grid technologies. He managed the comprehensive delivery of SaaS IoT products with advanced metering technology to save energy and money and make the utility grid more efficient.

Chris has worked extensively with farmers across the Western U.S. to help them save money, lower risk, reach operational goals, and optimize energy and water usage. As a trained architect, Chris also has extensive experience in green
building design and construction, as well as extensive leadership and management experience as a prior U.S. Army officer and military veteran.

Chris Terrell is the Co-founder and CEO of Wexus Technologies Inc. He has successfully brought climate impact technologies to market with enterprise companies across the US and globally with "virtual power plants" that make energy generation and dist... Show more

JERRY ISUWA MAKERI

JERRY ISUWA MAKERI

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer Show more

Satish Swargam

Satish Swargam

Satish Chandra Swargam is a Lead Security Architect. Since joining Cerner, Satish has partnered with IP teams for implementing Cerner's Secure Software Development Lifecycle, commonly known as "Secure From The Start". As part of this effort, Satish has assisted IP teams by conducting internal security assessments, threat modeling and designed static code analysis roll out.
He has over 23 years experience architecting, designing and developing web based applications. In his previous jobs, he has worked on Machine Learning algorithms for self organized clusters and concept search. He has conducted application security assessments with several partners for the Code Validation Program.

His previous external presentations have been on:
* Automated Mapping for Security Compliance @Ai4 Healthcare
* Parallelization of an Object-Oriented Three-Dimensional Burnett Equations Solver @AIAA
* Development of an object-oriented three-dimensional Burnett equations solver for computing hypersonic flows in continuum-transition regime @AIAA
* Eulerian finite element analysis of 3D machining @CFD
* Kinematics of Side Impact Dummies on side-facing Aircraft Seats @International Journal of Crashworthiness

Satish Chandra Swargam is a Lead Security Architect. Since joining Cerner, Satish has partnered with IP teams for implementing Cerner's Secure Software Development Lifecycle, commonly known as "Secure From The Start". As part of this effort, Satish h... Show more

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