Christopher Light Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Support startups in the Animal Health and AgTech verticals of the world's largest accelerator. E-Livestock Global went through the Accelerator in 2023. It is great to be back and continuing to be involved in this exciting ecosystem as a Mentor.

Geneva, Ch

Serve as country Ambassador for Zimbabwe in the global Web3 and Blockchain community.

Newton invented Calculus during the plague. During 2020 we focused on developing a global solution supporting healthy cows. VC funded, we have been working with Mastercard Inc, nChain, and Cat Phones on a global solution. Officially launched in 2021, ELG has received global press coverage including The Economist and televised. Further, we won Best Blockchain Solution in Africa (Digital Banker Africa) that same year. In 2022, the App won the Innovation Award at the 2022 SID-US Annual conference and ELG was a semi-finalist in the Extreme Tech Challenge at the United Nations World Food Forum. Fast forward to 2023 and you find us having closed a major investor in our technology partner nChain. Further, we have developed partnerships with the US Commercial Service, won exporter awards, and exhibited at their events overseas. We close out the year as part of the Animal Health Batch at Plug and Play, on our way to California and Kansas for the final part of the Accelerator program.

Serves as President (since 09/2016 (SVP Prior)), Chief Technology Officer, and Washington-based representative for a Native American, Veteran owned, and HUBZone company located in Michigan. Represents OGIMAA in the International Development and Foreign Affairs Community (USAID and STATE).Maintains a multi-Agency, Government-wide presence dealing with Technology and supporting Small Business opportunities.Supports US and International companies with accessing Federal and Local Government business opportunities and meeting regulatory requirements. Works with Trade and Entrepreneur Organizations in assisting their members with accessing US and Global opportunities.Worked with over a thousand companies on their pitch/business plans helping them secure financing, investment, and other opportunities for a total value of over $10 Billion.Traveled to and from South Korea consulting with companies from both countries in advance of the KORUS Free Trade Agreement. (Served as CTO, SVP for VM Stars LLC from 09/2010 – 12/2011. Company merged with Ogimaa.)

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Serve as a co-Chair for the Digital Development Workgroup. (ICT4D prior.) Act as a Subject Matter Expert/Resource within SID-W. Convene and support Digital and ICT Workgroup events. Attend and support SID-W major events, efforts, and initiatives. Serve as an Innovation Judge for SID-W Annual Conference (2019/2020.)

Rockville, Md, Us

Underwent training and certification for the 2016, 2018, and 2020 Election Cycle for Montgomery County in the State of Maryland. Supported Primary and General.

Founder and C-Suite partner for three startups focusing on solutions/services in the areas of Green Technology, Health Technology/Solutions, and Information Communication Technology.Worked with KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and other Trade Organizations on US and Global opportunities including participating in and organizing business matchmaking events.Created Green Technology portfolio of solutions to holistically leverage both efficiency and generation opportunities, taking advantage of both stimulus and business-related tax incentives. Focused on ways to leverage Green Technologies to increase efficiency with ICTs such as data centers, ways to overcome power instability, and reduce power consumption.Assessed Colombia and Paraguay for ARINC for their suitability for a next generation Air Traffic control system. Looked at other opportunities in the areas of Trade and E-Government.Created a Universal Connectivity plan for the Mozambique school system for USAID and the Government of Mozambique.Building on project work that I was a part of earlier and was deemed suitable for expansion, worked with the Central Bank of Armenia on an assessment of the suitability of the banking system for use as part of pension reform. Researched suitability of the Armenian stock exchange for privatized pension plan investments.Held a Healthcare Technologies exposition in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia.Organized companies and event participation for KOTRA at FOSE (Federal Office Suppliers Exposition.)Organized a Green Technology exposition in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as Director of the Access Award for Dot-ORG as part of the USAID DOT-COM Alliance.Responsible for project implementation and business development in the areas of technology, applications of ICT, and communications to promote improvements in information reach and delivery, address the digital divide through increasing public access to ICTs, and develop innovative applications to enhance and enable development and other initiatives.Specialty areas: E-Government, Economic Growth, Banking/Financial systems, Trade, Environment, Agriculture, Last Mile/Rural Access, and Knowledge Management. Worked extensively on the USAID Last Mile Initiative including the first regional project.Brought in a $4 Billion USAID Technology opportunity - Prime 3.2.E-Supply Chain: In the Philippines, worked with the Marine Aquarium Council on creating an Electronic Supply Chain to track transportation and delivery of Aquatic Fish from Reef to Retail using Portable Digital Assistants. National Parks ICT strategies: Worked with Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) and Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) on upgrading/strengthening their systems and services. Worked on a similar plan for the Gorongosa (Chitengo) National Park in Mozambique.Incubation/Business Sector/Entrepreneur: Worked with ICT firms and Entrepreneurs (including Venture Capitalists) on both sector growth and increasing their levels of business activity.Assessed Gabon Postal System La Poste for a comprehensive overhaul and technological upgrade.Country travel: Botswana, Ethiopia, Gabon, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Zambia.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Starting as a Systems Analyst and rising to Team Leader (2000), worked in the Program Technology Transfer (PTT) part of USAID/IRM Consulting Information Services (CIS) group. Responsible for the portfolio of projects that were implemented by this group under a $65 million task order. Worked on-site for USAID as an Institutional Contractor in IRM, E&E Bureau, and Africa Bureau.Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia Activity Manager– Managed creation of National interbank payments network; facilitated installation of SWIFT capability and Wide Area Network (WAN); directed installation of Smart Card based National electronic payment system and systems automation; and National ATM network.Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Armenia Activity Manager – Managed installation of National Treasury payments network and Wide Area Network; automated in-house systems and processes.National Bank of the Republic of Georgia Activity Manager– Installed National Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System; directed creation of National interbank payments network, and automated in-house systems and processes.AfricaLink Activity Manager– Facilitated connection of regional research networks of African Agricultural and Environmental Scientists using Internet Technologies with an emphasis on rural/underserved areas. Almost 2,500 researchers were connected under this program. Collaborated closely with major research institutions such as IITA, ASARECA, and CORAF.Ministry of Trade and Industry Ethiopia Activity Manager – Managed creation of automation of the Business Licensing and Registration process for EthiopiaPosition involved 33%-50% travel to the following countries: Armenia, Bosnia, Botswana, Costa Rica, Czech, Croatia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Jordan, Kenya, Macedonia, Malawi, Mozambique, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Based in Belgium including 75% travel within Europe and to the United States. Technological and Financial focus.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Built and served as Network Administrator for Local Area Network.Created first website for Boston University Brussels Campus.Provided overview and basic training on the Internet and Web.

Washington, Dc, Us

Top Secret ClearanceSupported the US Embassy and USAID in multiple areas and initiatives including Secretary of State, Vice President, and Presidential visits.

Master’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor’S Degree, Ccjs, French (Double Major, Double Degree)

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Education record

Education record