Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
Achievements: - FAST Fund Ambitious project grant - granted (max. 15,000eu) - TU Delft Impact competition - Grand finalists (Climate and energy voucher 2,500eu) - WWF Inno Award - Winners (10,000eu) - STUD Dragons Den - First place (1500eu) What is Hydro-Guard? Poachers, fishermen, illegal loggers and unauthorized visitors use boats to enter restricted areas and navigate to remote parts. Hydro-Guard's novel insight is simple: the waterways are the highway initial to almost all illegal exploitation in water-dominated parks. Detect the boat at the entrance of no-go zones, and you stop everything that follows. We envision a world where illegal boat activity in protected ecosystems cannot go unnoticed. We use AI-powered microphones to make boat activity visible in real time, enabling rangers to act with greater precision and impact. No replacement of the ranger, just an extra set of ears where nature needs it the most. Currently running our first pilot in Biesbosch National Park in collaboration with Staatsbosbeheer, and scaling to parks across Europe by early 2027.
The ET scholarship program is a collaborative effort of the Dutch Topsector Energie and other companies in the energy sector. Together with 30 students, we are ambassadors of the energy transition. We give guest lectures at high schools hoping to inspire and inform younger generations. Additionally we visit a variety of companies learning more about the current developments in the field of energy transition.
As yacht delivery skipper I am responsible for route planning, ensuring safe passage and timely arrival for the client. I also carry final responsibility for the crew and the yacht.
As a skipper at Portokali I am responsible for guiding groups of people through Greek and Croatian waters. We organise tours for either single yachts or large groups of yachts for 1 to 3 weeks. Responsibilities include: route planning, organising morning briefings, balancing interests of all participants, communication with harbour authorities and ensuring safety among others.