Meet the Team Behind Farmia IoT’s Success

Bringing together a wealth of experience in technology, finance, and agriculture, our leadership team is dedicated to driving sustainable farming innovations worldwide.

Our Team

Samira Alam

Founder and CEO, Farmia IoT
Chairman, General Produce International Ltd.
Director, Reliance Insurance Ltd.

Samira Alam is an accomplished leader with a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a Master’s in Satellite and Radio Communication from King’s College London. Her career includes roles at Tyser & Co, ICE Data Exchange, Goldman Sachs, and Nomura International, serving clients like Reuters and the European Space Agency. She has lectured in mathematics at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, and holds a Business Strategy diploma from Harvard University. Samira is dedicated to closing the microinsurance protection gap in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. She is a member of the IEEE and the Chartered Insurance Institute London.

Lynda Hazoume

Co-Founder, Farmia IoT
CEO, Makeda Foundation
Strategic Alliances Senior Leader
With over 15 years of experience in technology, finance, and retail, Lynda co-founded Farmia IoT to empower farmers and bridge the microinsurance gap across Africa and Asia. She holds a BSc in Economics and Finance and has held strategic roles at Microsoft, focusing on partner development and alliances. Lynda established the Makeda Foundation, uplifting African women entrepreneurs, and contributed to “The Voices in the Shadow,” a book highlighting Black women in tech, distributed to UK schools to inspire young girls. Her achievements have been recognised with a shortlist for the TechWomen100 Awards.
Shyam Prasad

Shyam Prasad

Chief Technical Advisor, Farmia IoT
CMC Markets Lead Technical Consultant, Citi
Regional Technology Lead, Goldman Sachs
Accomplished expert in high-frequency trading, low-latency systems, and blockchain. With 20+ years in top firms like CMC Markets, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan, known for driving impactful tech solutions, operational efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives. Skilled in REST APIs, Kubernetes, and financial systems automation.

Key Partners

Collaborating for a Sustainable Future

We collaborate with a diverse network of strategic partners to drive innovation and sustainability in agriculture. Together, we’re working to empower farmers, enhance agricultural practices, and create a more sustainable future for all.

SenzAgro Solutions

SenzAgro Solutions

Ustawi Hubs

Ustawi Hubs

UAE Partners

UAE Partners

Driving Innovation in Farming Worldwide

Farmia IoT
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