Mohammed A.

Mohammed A. has a diverse work experience. Mohammed started working at the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) in 2011 as the Planning and Programing Head, where they analyzed project performance and led field testing, resulting in increased vegetable production. From 2012 to 2015, they worked at Fairtrade International as a Business Development Advisor, supporting small-scale farmers and cooperatives in meeting fair-trade standards and increasing their market presence. In 2015, they joined Seed2Feed Ethiopia as a Project Manager, negotiating product introductions and forming partnerships with government officials. From 2016 to 2017, Mohammed worked as a Lead Auditor/Independent Contractor for Conformity Assessment bodies, conducting factory audits and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Currently, they are employed at SCS Global Services as a Lead Auditor.

Mohammed A. obtained a Master's degree in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad from 2000 to 2002. Mohammed also completed a Master's degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences from the University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, India during the same period. Additionally, they earned an MDBA degree in Accounting from the Indian Institute of Modern Management from 2000 to 2002. Mohammed has obtained several certifications throughout their career, including the Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager from Scaled Agile, Inc. in July 2021, the Lead Auditor certification from Rainforest Alliance in 2021, the SA8000 basic Auditing certification from Social Accountability International in 2008, and the ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices certification from Allison Finland (year not specified).