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I'm the Co-Founder and CEO of The Awareness Company, where we built HYDRA a platform that transforms real world data into operational, sustainability, and security insights for enterprises across Africa. From monitoring water at farms to tracking wildlife at risk, HYDRA helps organizations go from blind spots to clarity.

My journey began in defence and conservation tech at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), where I worked on simulation tools and anti poaching surveillance systems. I was part of the team that developed Cmore, used to combat rhino poaching in Kruger National Park. That experience shaped how I build technology mission critical, scalable, and grounded in real world need.

In 2018, I co founded The Awareness Company to create a safer, smarter, more sustainable planet using data, AI, and storytelling. We've since raised $1.6 million in seed funding and deployed HYDRA across industries like mining, agriculture, smart cities, and security. I hold degrees in electronic and software engineering from the University of Pretoria.

Whether I'm building visuals, advising teams, or sharing ideas on stage, my focus is on data that matters and stories that move.