A pervasively positive, Portuguese-South African born electronic engineer with a seasoned technology business development, sales and marketing resume. Proven revenue generating, sales and business management experience demonstrated in Europe, United States, Japan and developing markets like Eastern Europe and South Africa. Vivian designed the KUDURA system. He speaks 5 languages and lives in Leiria, Portugal.

25 years rural community empowerment experience and Kenyan Doctorate in Agriculture and Rural Development policies & institutions, he provides a wealth of rural development knowledge. He is founder member and Executive Director of the Centre for Agricultural Bio Engineering (CABE in Nairobi). His PhD, at the Institute of Social Studies, The Hague focused on applying agricultural innovation systems framework to smallholder agriculture in Kenya.

Recently graduated as an Environmental Engineer (masters) at the Faculty of Science of the University of Lisbon, he works on issues related with energy in general, especially those regarding renewable resources (specialized in integrated Energy Systems of self-sustainability) as well as on applied Environmental Sciences such as weather and climate dynamics, ecology and anthropogenic impacts on the environment.

Irene is a Sustainable Energy and Rural Development enthusiast with relevant experience in Kenya and Rwanda and holds a B.S. Electrical Eng. from New Mexico State University. As Solar Suitcase Ambassador at WE CARE Solar she helps health workers meet their lighting, communication and medical energy needs. She has been a part of the team since the KUDURA pilot project in Kenya and speaks 4 languages and currently lives in Kenya.

Creative, passionate leader with excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Knowledgeable multi-channel marketer with international experience and innovative ideas. Thought leadership writer and strategist. Recognized subject matter expert and invited speaker in B2B marketing and Healthcare IT.

Founder and owner of EST - Empresa Serviços Técnicos Lda in Boa Vista Portugal, Mario’s organisation develops, in partnership with their clients and providers, technical and economical solutions to satisfy daily energy and automation problems. The result of this focus and commitment is a series of long lasting partnerships with prestigious entities around the globe.