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Climate tech - Product development - Productization - Impact

Exploring Zero Emission Fuels: Expanding the Possibilities. In this groundbreaking project, ZEF harnesses the power of solar energy to transform captured CO2 into fuel. The highly-focused and skilled team is racing against the clock. I am advising and supporting the CTO and engineering team on the identification and development of scalable and feasible technologies and designs.

Nairobi, Kenya

Building a Sustainable Future at BURN Manufacturing: Pioneering Clean Cooking Solutions. As the leading provider of high-quality, low-emission, and cost-effective charcoal, wood and electric cook-stoves in East Africa, BURN Manufacturing sets the bar for excellence in the industry. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is the only one of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, allowing us to truly lead the charge in sustainable cooking solutions.As CIO I am in… Show more Building a Sustainable Future at BURN Manufacturing: Pioneering Clean Cooking Solutions. As the leading provider of high-quality, low-emission, and cost-effective charcoal, wood and electric cook-stoves in East Africa, BURN Manufacturing sets the bar for excellence in the industry. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is the only one of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, allowing us to truly lead the charge in sustainable cooking solutions.As CIO I am in the lead for new product launches, responsible for overseeing all strategic, organizational, and technical aspects of bringing these innovative products to the production floor. From conception to execution, I work closely with our cross-functional team to build cohesive and effective solutions that bring results and drive positive change for our customers and the environment. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Advancing Clean Cooking Solutions at BURN Manufacturing: Pioneering the Next Generation of Stoves. As the lead for development projects, I oversaw a talented team of up to ten individuals, focused on driving innovation and value for our customers through performance and cost engineering, long-term technology development projects, and variants based on our existing successful models. My passion for sustainability and dedication to delivering the best possible products drives me to push the… Show more Advancing Clean Cooking Solutions at BURN Manufacturing: Pioneering the Next Generation of Stoves. As the lead for development projects, I oversaw a talented team of up to ten individuals, focused on driving innovation and value for our customers through performance and cost engineering, long-term technology development projects, and variants based on our existing successful models. My passion for sustainability and dedication to delivering the best possible products drives me to push the boundaries of what is possible in the clean cooking industry. Show less

Kenya

Imagine a circular economy with the Flipflopi Expedition: A remarkable and innovative project aimed at addressing plastic pollution, a pressing global issue. The project is a flagship of the circular economy movement in East Africa and is aimed at showcasing alternate uses of waste plastic. A team of dedicated experts from various fields have come together, working voluntarily towards the goal of constructing a traditional sailing dhow entirely from waste plastic and promoting the idea of… Show more Imagine a circular economy with the Flipflopi Expedition: A remarkable and innovative project aimed at addressing plastic pollution, a pressing global issue. The project is a flagship of the circular economy movement in East Africa and is aimed at showcasing alternate uses of waste plastic. A team of dedicated experts from various fields have come together, working voluntarily towards the goal of constructing a traditional sailing dhow entirely from waste plastic and promoting the idea of plastic reuse.As a specialist in production technologies and material science, I have been instrumental in enabling the build of the Flipflopi Expedition. I played a crucial role in developing a scientific approach to the complex engineering challenges, which included material selection and processes, resulting in the successful construction and sailing of a 27ft dhow from Lamu to Zanzibar and around Lake Victoria. My efforts have contributed to the successful construction of a new version of a traditional sailing dhow and have showcased the potential for plastic reuse while raising awareness on the importance of addressing plastic pollution. Show less

World

Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Innovations: Pointtwenty is dedicated to shaping the future through innovative solutions that combine cutting-edge impact and technology. With a focus on solar energy, sustainable manufacturing solutions, circular economy, production technology and processes, we are helping our clients to push the boundaries of what is possible.In addition to our core focus, we also provide expert consultancy services, helping businesses and organizations to analyze and… Show more Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Innovations: Pointtwenty is dedicated to shaping the future through innovative solutions that combine cutting-edge impact and technology. With a focus on solar energy, sustainable manufacturing solutions, circular economy, production technology and processes, we are helping our clients to push the boundaries of what is possible.In addition to our core focus, we also provide expert consultancy services, helping businesses and organizations to analyze and improve their internal waste and recycling systems, as well as implement appropriate technologies for plastic recycling. By combining a deep understanding of technology and a passion for design, Pointtwenty is leading the way in shaping a sustainable future. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Driving Innovation at Sonion: A Pioneer in Audio Technology. As a leader in the production of balanced armatures for high-end earphones and in-ear-monitors, and the largest supplier of components to the hearing-aid industry, Sonion sets the standard for excellence in audio technology.As Technical project manager and part of the development team, I played a critical role in the team’s performance, project and capacity planning, as well as in managing daily project activities for several… Show more Driving Innovation at Sonion: A Pioneer in Audio Technology. As a leader in the production of balanced armatures for high-end earphones and in-ear-monitors, and the largest supplier of components to the hearing-aid industry, Sonion sets the standard for excellence in audio technology.As Technical project manager and part of the development team, I played a critical role in the team’s performance, project and capacity planning, as well as in managing daily project activities for several large product development projects. My focus was always on ensuring the best possible outcomes, through structured research and development, and close collaboration with engineers and other stakeholders. I also was responsible for budget and stakeholder management, ensuring that projects were delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Show less

Delft

Sunuru was a young cleantech start-up working on the development of grid-parity solar power systems. My activities ranged from business development to product development and prototyping. I was responsible for the leading the team on engineering and construction of our pilot installations.

Dresden Area, Germany

For Heliatek I was working on the development of new applications for organic solar power systems. I was part of a small team, that during the time I worked there missed a formal lead. This gave me the possibility of having a very active role in the entire process. My work was relevant throughout all stages of the design process, from business development over industrial design to final product specifications. I was mainly focused on building integrated photovoltaics and outdoor products.

Solarbear was the company that came forth from my graduation project about solar powered adsorption refrigeration. Solarbear focussed on developing a low cost solar powered fridge for rural, not electrified regions. My responsibilities were mainly strategic and hands-on product development, R&D on technical and economic feasibility as well as prototyping. After failing to secure a large enough investment for the required scale the team decided to hand the project over to a larger organization… Show more Solarbear was the company that came forth from my graduation project about solar powered adsorption refrigeration. Solarbear focussed on developing a low cost solar powered fridge for rural, not electrified regions. My responsibilities were mainly strategic and hands-on product development, R&D on technical and economic feasibility as well as prototyping. After failing to secure a large enough investment for the required scale the team decided to hand the project over to a larger organization, where I was giving technical expert advice for a few month. Show less

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Numboards was founded as a company to produce surfboards (Pointtwenty surfboards) with the aid of our in-house developed CNC-foamcutting technology. After a necessary pivot, we focused on production of polystyrene foam parts for exhibitions, advertising, TV and theatre decors, large scale artworks and similar. My job included management, communication, design, preproduction and production. This two man company funded my studies and gave me real-world exposure even during university.

Pointtwenty surfboards was founded with the vision of producing sustainable and greatly priced surfboards. On this topic I did strategic product development, product design and production preparation. We developed equipment and production technologies e.g. we did the design, development and construction of a modular multiple axis CNC-hot-wire-cutter for the production of high-tech foam cores for surfboards. Together with the Delft Center for Materials we developed methods for advanced… Show more Pointtwenty surfboards was founded with the vision of producing sustainable and greatly priced surfboards. On this topic I did strategic product development, product design and production preparation. We developed equipment and production technologies e.g. we did the design, development and construction of a modular multiple axis CNC-hot-wire-cutter for the production of high-tech foam cores for surfboards. Together with the Delft Center for Materials we developed methods for advanced bamboo reinforced surf and snowboard sandwiches Show less