Who We Are
Built for the regenerative transition.
TANIT brings together data science, ecological research, communications, agronomy, and field implementation to help farmers and partners build regenerative production systems that can be understood, verified, and rewarded.
Our model
Remote-first expertise, field-level implementation.
The TANIT team works across countries while coordinating practical field implementation through local technical support. This allows the platform to combine scientific research, data systems, and on-the-ground transition guidance without losing local context.
Remote-first
Global expertise coordinated across time zones and disciplines.
Field-rooted
In-person technical support deployed directly with farmers in Latin America.
Data-linked
Every field action connected to the TANIT verification platform.
The Team – Strategy & Development
The people building TANIT.
Denis Alvarez Contreras
COO
Geologist from Argentine Patagonia with a Master's degree from the University of Barcelona. Ecosystem management and restoration specialist, with direct experience leading Agritech and soil regeneration initiatives for triple-impact projects.
Jerome Goerke
CEO
Globally recognised green skills training expert. Built previous training business to a corporate client base of over 100 firms. Scales targeted programs serving institutions like UN-IOM, BMWK, EU's InnoEnergy, unlocking global AI and data talent pipelines.
Ayanda Ntombela
CTO
Expertise in innovation management and data science. Roots engineering development platforms within leading agricultural sustainability frameworks for organizations like CGIAR and Welthungerhilfe to power engineering pipelines.
Dr. Rafael Pflucker
Country Manager: Peru
Experienced agri-food systems transformation specialist. Formally recognized across sustainable production standards, large-scale project implementation, and regional supply chain relationships. Professor at Científica del Sur, Lima.
Dr. Shubhangi Sharma
Head of R&D
Plant microbiologist and systems researcher specializing in leveraging plant-microbe interactions. Integrates data science, AI, and biodiversity analytics within intercropping architectures to construct predictive farm tools.
David Dorling
Advisory Board
B2B/B2C commercial strategist recognized for driving market revenue expansion, alignment tracking, sales, and product design for investor-backed scaling. Specializes in global Go-To-Market orchestration and building execution teams.
Mohmad Raed
Full-Stack & Machine Learning
Supports TANIT's website updates, multilingual frontend work, and digital project coordination during the GreenTech internship. Also assists with early AI/ML and data science research tasks connected to Microneurotics.
Angel Bohorquez
Machine Learning and Computer Vision
Supports TANIT's in-field computer vision and machine learning in support of pest and beneficial recognition and response. Helps connect local context with TANIT's transition and verification platform.
Sheila Torres
Communications & Partnerships
Business and Law student at Universidad Pablo de Olavide with an international background and experience across communications, outreach, and partnership development. Interested in sustainable business, international markets, and building cross-cultural connections.
The Team – In Country Support
Ambassadors supporting field-level transition.
TANIT's in-country ambassadors support local field communication, producer engagement, technical observation, and regional knowledge exchange across Latin America.
Juan Carlos Paredes Jacinto
Perú
Agronomy graduate in Peru completing his thesis in plant growth-promoting bacteria. Experienced in small-scale and family agriculture, rural production systems, horticulture, berries, financial management, programming, and data analysis.
Ángel Jair Méndez Arteaga
Perú
Agronomic Engineering graduate with experience in agricultural promotion and endophytic bacteria that support plant growth. Focused on sustainable agriculture, problem solving, adaptation, and continuous improvement.
Juan David Beltrán Ramírez
Colombia
Environmental Administrator with experience in natural resource preservation, soil protection, environmental impact mitigation, GIS, client and supplier relations, and bilingual communication.
Sophia Leonardi Dias Pimentel
Brasil
Agronomic Engineering student focused on sustainable agriculture, food systems, scientific research, and international agricultural engagement. Active in IAAS Brasil and the World Food Forum.
Misheel Alejandra Carrera
Ecuador
Biotechnology engineer focused on regenerative solutions based on biodiversity and native species micropropagation. Interested in agroecological transition and soil microbiota restoration.
Rafael Flores Cortéz
México
Agroindustrial Engineering student with field experience and direct producer engagement. Interested in sustainable solutions, productive-sector collaboration, and resilient food systems.
Jade Morales Garabito
Bolivia
Agronomy graduate from Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, Bolivia, currently working as a laboratory researcher in microbial biotechnology at IIFB-UMSA. Focused on plant biocontrol, Trichoderma applications, hydroponic lettuce systems, and sustainable solutions for producers.
Eder Huarhuachi Cóndor
Perú
Agronomy student at Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina and president of CIHORT, with experience in horticultural production, organic agriculture, research, extension, scientific events, and knowledge-sharing for sustainable agriculture.
María Paula Iglesias Gutiérrez
Costa Rica
Agricultural Engineering graduate from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, with experience in hyperspectral and multispectral remote sensing, geospatial analysis, crop-cover classification, agricultural monitoring, irrigation design, and student leadership through IAAS Costa Rica.
Alonso Rojas Luna
México
Soil-specialist Agronomy student at Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, focused on soil management and conservation, fertility analysis, agricultural production, field activities, technical support for producers, and agronomic crop management.
Emilio Esparron Tijero
Perú
Agronomy student at Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, interested in sustainable agriculture, applied biotechnology, microbiology, agricultural biotechnology, research groups, learning opportunities, and practical experience supporting farmers.
Ivana Sánchez Ávila
México
Agricultural Economics student at Universidad Autónoma Chapingo with international experience, language learning, analytical skills, and leadership development. Interested in technology, sustainability, innovation, and collaboration across agricultural value chains.
Get involved
Work with the TANIT team.
Whether you are a farmer, an exporter, a buyer, or a technical partner — reach out and let us know how we can work together.