Co-founded and co-leading a startup focused on Industry 4.0 projects, including Smart Buildings, Factories, Villages, and Cities through project development, financing, and asset management with innovative finance strategies and ESG principles.Implementing advanced financial instruments in Development Finance (debt, equity, grants, guarantees, sustainable instruments, technical assistance, trade finance).Creating a dedicated fund to empower female entrepreneurs.Initiating the establishment of a smart factory to enhance production efficiency.Conducting program management for partner projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Co-founded OSAEDA with international directors; focused on Smart Cities and Villages.Utilized AI and Industry 4.0 technologies for project efficiency.Implemented Lean methodology to minimize waste.Integrated ESG principles for sustainable financing.Conducted customer discovery to align projects with Global Value Chains.Developed PPP projects using DBFOM structure; collaborated with governments and investors.Monitored project performance and conducted risk analyses for sustainability.Enhanced productivity in Food and Agriculture projects, adhering to GLOBALG.A.P. standards.Structured organization as Demand-Driven, focusing on trade regulations.Partnered with SMEs and communities for economic development.Signed MOU with local government to transform Wanica District into a Smart City.Planned transition of a project portfolio to OSAEDA Ventures.

Oversaw project launches in Suriname and Guyana, collaborating with public and private stakeholders to drive business improvements.USAID Management: Successfully managed high-profile USAID activities aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business in the Caribbean, contributing to a more favorable business environment.Stakeholder Engagement: Led multi-country, cross-sectoral collaborations, engaging high-level government stakeholders in both Suriname and Guyana to facilitate effective public-private dialogue.

Led the development of the Caribbean Trade Hub, fostering strategic partnerships focused on sustainable development and international trade across sectors.Climate-Smart Initiatives: Pioneered initiatives to align MSME business models with climate-smart practices, advancing regional trade and sustainability goals, including transitions to a blue economy and circular economy.Stakeholder Leadership: Led multi-country teams and managed diverse stakeholders, engaging high-level government officials in collaborative efforts to enhance trade and sustainability.

Held multiple roles within the IDB Portfolio, contributing significantly to various projects over several years.Energy Project Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of energy projects, driving substantial infrastructure investments in Suriname.Financing Delivery: Delivered USD 95M in financing for the Government of Suriname, enabling critical infrastructure projects, advancing energy legislation, and enhancing fiscal sustainability.Program Turnaround: Successfully turned around and managed a USD 4.4 million program co-funded by IDB and the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), facilitating the first series of renewable energy projects in Suriname while leading an international team of specialists.

Strategic Project Leadership: Successfully orchestrated a turnaround strategy for a USD 15.8 million project, reversing two years of nonperformance and then delivered impactful results.SME Development: Spearheaded initiatives to improve product quality, capacity, and market readiness for SMEs, farmers, and farming groups, significantly contributing to regional economic growth.Stakeholder Management: Effectively managed diverse stakeholders in Suriname’s agriculture sector, providing business planning training to cooperatives and MSMEs to enhance collaboration.Grant Management: Collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Regional Development to oversee the grant evaluation process, ensuring transparency and fairness.Impact Contribution: These strategic roles greatly supported the European Union’s efforts in Suriname, particularly in project management, SME development, and grant oversight.

Held key leadership roles overseeing trade development, project management, and sustainable business initiatives.Project Green Leap: Led this initiative to promote green transitions and sustainable growth for businesses in the region.Suriname South Dakota State Partnership: Directed the project for the AmCham, fostering international collaboration and trade.Trade Show Organization: Successfully organized three trade shows, enhancing visibility and opportunities for regional businesses.

Developed and managed a climate change project incorporating sustainable practices such as organic farming, hydroponics, and climate-smart greenhouses.Entrepreneurship Promotion: Actively promoted entrepreneurship and rural community development, enhancing local economic resilience.Project Financing: Secured and managed project financing through the UNDP Small Grants Programme in Suriname, ensuring resource availability for sustainable initiatives.

acilitated bilateral trade relations between South Dakota, U.S., and Suriname.Stakeholder Management: Managed key stakeholders, government officials, and companies to identify and promote trade opportunities effectively.Partnership Negotiation: Negotiated and established a partnership that significantly increased bilateral trade between the regions.

Turned around an agriculture project focused on hydroculture for Suriname MSMEs.Funding and Structure: Secured necessary funding and structured the project to benefit both entrepreneurs and the environment, supporting rural development initiatives.

Managed 13 agricultural sector programs funded by the Netherlands Government at the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation (PLOS).Stakeholder Management: Collaborated effectively with multilateral and bilateral organizations, ensuring alignment and engagement across diverse stakeholders.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for a Pepper Project in the Leiding Farming Region.Trainer for SMEs: Provided training for SMEs and rural development initiatives, enhancing skills and capacity within local communities.

Held executive management roles at family-owned IT and financial administration companies.Project Management: Strengthened project management skills and improved financial performance through effective oversight.Strategic Decision-Making: Made strategic decisions to navigate challenging situations, driving company success and resilience.Sourcing and Procurement: Gained extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, and trade financing for various projects, enhancing operational efficiency.