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Our Awesome Team

Jason Mann

CEO, and Founder

Jason has extensive experience in operations, project start-ups, and business management on a domestic and international level, and has played a leadership role in overseeing the operations and strategic planning of these rapidly growing businesses. Jason has in-depth knowledge of the crop inputs supply and distribution business from a North American as well as a global perspective.

Pavel Bordioug

VP Tech Strategy

Pavel is an accomplished leader and consultant with a wealth of experience in precision agriculture and software development. As a former CEO of NXT Farm, a leading precision agriculture SaaS company, Pavel brings a unique perspective to his consulting work, helping organizations leverage cutting-edge technology to drive growth and innovation. He has a background in product development, market strategy, and client relationship management gained through previous roles at top organizations like GM and CIBC. His expertise in software development and his passion for sustainability make him a natural fit for organizations looking to make a positive impact on the world.

Sathish Surendran

Chief Digital Officer

Sathish is a purpose-driven tech-savvy business leader with 24+ years of IT Consulting & Leadership experience, focused on addressing global sustainability goals with adequate ESG metrics. As the Chief Digital Officer and a key part of the organization’s senior leadership, Sathish has developed the Digital Strategy roadmap and leads the overall digital transformation journey across sales and marketing automation, Supply Chain, UAV Drones, Blockchain, Cloud, and AI/ML Landscapes. In the recent past, he headed & accelerated the Digital Business & Technology practice for Cognizant APJ region managing the CRM, HyperAutomation, Digital Integration, AI/ML, and Cloud portfolios. Sathish believes & follows the mantra “Do the Right Thing at the Right time”.

Anusuya Datta

Managing Editor

A career journalist, Anusuya has spent the past decade writing about data and digitalization. She has a special interest in the Earth Observation industry, climate tech, and sustainability issues, and has written for several international platforms. During the course, she has interacted with some of the top CEOs and policymakers, including top officials from the UN and NASA, and spoken at global conferences. She has also delivered guest lectures at UBC’s School of Journalism on the use of satellite imagery and GIS for storytelling.

Lachlan Standing

Developer

Lachlan is an experienced developer specializing in designing, implementing, and deploying complex backend systems. With over six years of experience in the field, Lachlan has worked on a wide range of projects and possesses a broad set of technical skills, including expert-level Python, a deep knowledge of database systems as well as proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Lachlan has a deep understanding of software architecture and is experienced in implementing RESTful APIs and microservices using message-based architectures. Lachlan is a passionate advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and is skilled in using testing frameworks such as pytest.

Muni Kumaramangalam

Blockchain Developer

Muni is a highly skilled blockchain developer with years of experience in smart contract development. He has a strong command of various blockchain platforms, programming languages, and tools. He is skilled in writing smart contracts in Solidity, deploying them on EVM-based networks, and building decentralized applications (dApps) on top of the blockchain. He continues to explore the potential of blockchain technology in various domains, such as the volunteer carbon market, supply chain management, identity verification, and energy trading.
Muni holds a Ph.D. in computer science and has a strong background in distributed systems and blockchain technologies. His experience in both academia and industry has enabled him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical implementation. He deeply understands the technical challenges and opportunities presented by blockchain technology and is passionate about exploring new use cases and applications.
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Rod Chometa

Marketing

A career journalist, Anusuya has spent the past decade writing about data and digitalization. She has special interest in the Earth Observation industry, climatetech and sustainability issues, and written for several international platforms. During the course, she has interacted with some of the top CEOs and policymakers, including from UN and NASA, and spoken at global conferences. She has also delivered guest lectures at UBC’s school of journalism on the use of satellite imagery and GIS for storytelling.
Nidal

Nidal Ghonaim,

Developer

Muni is a highly skilled blockchain developer with years of experience in smart contract development. He has a strong command of various blockchain platforms, programming languages, and tools. He is skilled in writing smart contracts in Solidity, deploying them on EVM-based networks, and building decentralized applications (dApps) on top of the blockchain. He continues to explore the potential of blockchain technology in various domains, such as the volunteer carbon market, supply chain management, identity verification, and energy trading.
Muni holds a Ph.D. in computer science and has a strong background in distributed systems and blockchain technologies. His experience in both academia and industry has enabled him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical implementation. He deeply understands the technical challenges and opportunities presented by blockchain technology and is passionate about exploring new use cases and applications.

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