Smartcane team

Meet the Team

Behind SmartCane is a multidisciplinary team with expertise spanning agronomy, data analytics, remote sensing, digital solutions, user experience, and product development. By blending agricultural knowledge with digital tools and a hands-on attitude, we create solutions designed to truly support cane farmers in their daily decisions. Meet our team:

  • Timon Weitkamp

    With expertise in remote sensing and data analytics, Timon leads our efforts in harnessing the power of data to provide valuable insights and optimize farming practices.

  • Daniel Levelt

    Daniel leads our product development initiatives, combining his entrepreneurial spirit with a deep understanding of the agricultural industry to create innovative and practical solutions for farmers.

  • Joey van der Most

    Joey leads our client onboarding process and maintains weekly contact with all cane growers, ensuring a smooth delivery of the SmartCane service.

  • Samwel Omollo

    Samwel is our country representative for Kenya. With a background in both agronomy and extension Samwel makes sure that SmartCane service delivery remains top notch and rooted in the soil.

  • Dimitra Veropoulou

    As an Agronomic Geo-Data Specialist, Dimitra maintains, and improves the SmartCane backend. Her focus is improving our overall performance, from field to screen, through digital development, and field-based validation.

  • Annemieke van Ginkel

    Annemieke works as financial and HR manager for SmartCane. She drives the execution of the HR related tasks and works on the financial management of the projects.

  • Naomiclarah Ndohelo

    NaomiClarah is our field representative for Tanzania. With a background in agronomy and data collection, she ensures that client needs are brought to light and that service delivery fits the local needs.

  • Jordi Vera Cartas

    Jordi oversees SmartCane’s work in Mexico, engaging with sugarcane organizations and advancing technology for positive social and environmental impact.

  • Yvonne Robben

    Yvonne is our country director for Tanzania. There, she leads our efforts in supporting clients with the SmartCane service and ensuring smooth regional operations.

  • Nelson Marula

    Nelson is a GIS and data expert. He is responsible for data collection, analysis and storage. He also works on managing IRIPO – a communication platform that delivers agricultural extension services.

  • Jelle van de Akker

    Jelle specializes in digital solutions and user experience, ensuring that our products are intuitive, user-friendly, and tailored to the needs of farmers.