AquaTerra’s team possesses a diverse array of expertise in electronics, civil and geotechnical engineering, IT and software development, mechatronics, and business development, all fueled by the determination to turn their vision of smart farming into a reality.
The founders are the innovative minds behind the Australian Patent that serves as the foundation for the company.
Founder & CEO
Founder & CTO
Sensor Dev. / Hardware Lead
Infrastrucuture / IT Lead
Infrastructure / IT
Marketing & Bus. Strategist
CEO & Fieldwork Lead (co-founder)
Co-inventor of our soil moisture sensor patent, has extensive experience in civil engineering and project management. He completed a Certificate of Entrepreneurship at UoM in 2019 and participated in the TRaM and Farmers to Founders accelerator programs in 2022 and Beanstalk Studio in 2025.
Dr. Orangi manages field trials, coordinates with growers and agronomists, and oversees commercialisation strategy. His experience managing large engineering teams and multimillion-dollar projects, including the North-East Link, ensures operational precision and efficiency.
CTO (co-founder)
Prof. Narsilio is a renowned soil sciences academic and entrepreneur, recognised for leading multimillion-dollar projects. As Deputy Head at The University of Melbourne, he manages 40 staff and 250 PhD students, promoting a culture of excellence.
He also leads a team of 10 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in innovative research and development in his field and has been the project lead in the Australian Economic Accelerator grants facilitating AquaTerra's developments.
Sensor Dev | Hardware Lead
Passionate about the Heart of Robotics, specialising in Arduino and Raspberry Pi development.
Experienced engineer with a proven track record in the oil and energy industry. Strong engineering professional skilled in MATLAB, data structures, PSpice, C, and ETAP. Currently serving as Product Development Manager at Aerobotics Global and at AquaTerra. He helds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Melbourne.
Infrastructure | IT Lead
An emerging leader in distributed computing and cloud-based systems, closely aligned with our IT infrastructure needs. Collaborations with AquaTerra began in September 2022 to optimise computing and the sensor webapp's back-end.
She has a proven track record in enhancing back-end systems for large-scale scientific applications, securing over $750,000 in funding from partners like Samsung and Meta. Her expertise in cloud computing and data management is crucial for the IoT soil moisture sensors, ensuring a scalable and cost-efficient platform. With 5 years of industry experience and peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Read is an invaluable asset to the company's technical success.
Infrastructure / IT
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Marketing & Business Strategist
With over 20 years of experience in leading startups and scaling operations in technology-driven industries, Mariana contributes to AquaTerra's innovative mission of advancing sustainable solutions. Drawn by the company’s forward-thinking approach and groundbreaking technologies, she brings a proven track record of creating and implementing business strategies that drive growth and success.
Alongside her strong leadership skills and ability to guide high-performing teams, she brings deep business acumen to every challenge. Her expertise lies in aligning strategic objectives with operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and delivering measurable results. Passionate about innovation and transformative growth, she is dedicated to helping AquaTerra achieve its vision and excel in a competitive landscape.
