Dini Ras

Dini Ras has a diverse work experience in the agriculture and technology sectors. They began their career as a Student Assistant at Wageningen UR, where they worked on farm technology. They then worked as an Intern in Engineering at SwarmFarm Robotics, gaining experience in robotic solutions for agriculture. After this, they joined Workaway and traveled and volunteered abroad, working on various farms and enhancing their skills. They later worked as a Junior Software Test Engineer at Lely. They then gained experience in farm operations, working as a Farm Hand at Firma J. Ras en zonen, where they worked on a mixed operation with dairy cows and crops. They also worked as a Cattle Herdsperson at a beef cattle ranch and a Goat Herder at No kidding weed management. They then became a Goat Herd Manager at NJM Farms ltd., where they managed a goat herd. Following this, they worked as a Searcher at Ceres Recruitment, specializing in recruitment, interim solutions, and executive search in the food and agribusiness sector. Currently, Dini is working as a Product Researcher at Herdwatch, conducting qualitative and quantitative research to develop farm management software apps that help farmers increase profitability and sustainability. Overall, Dini Ras has a well-rounded and extensive background in agriculture, farm technology, and research.

Dini Ras completed high school at De Passie Rotterdam, where they obtained a VWO degree in Natuur & Techniek in 2011. After that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Agrotechnologie at Wageningen University & Research from 2011 to 2014. Later on, Dini continued their education at the same institution and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biosystems Engineering from 2014 to 2016.