Guido Daniels

Guido Daniels has a diverse range of work experience in the agricultural industry. Guido currently serves as a Lead Innovation Agronomist at Sensei Ag, a position they have held since December 2020. Prior to this role, Guido worked as the Director of Operations at Tissue-Grown Corporation from July 2019 to December 2020. In this role, they conducted greenhouse trials to improve the transitioning process from in vitro lab cultures to greenhouse cultures of nut trees and hemp clones. Guido also focused on improving growing conditions and labor efficiency in the laboratory.

From May 2018 to April 2020, Guido worked as an Indoor Farm Crop Consultant at Local Urban Vegetables. In this position, they designed growing strategies to prevent tip burn in lettuce based on climate parameters, fertilizer recipes, and varietal choices. Guido also provided advice on crop cycles, scheduling, yields, and choice of growing and packing equipment.

Guido's extensive experience also includes various roles at Hollandia Produce, L.P. from 1989 to 2017. Guido served as the Vice President of Production and R&D from 2015 to 2017, where they developed an organic hydroponic growing technique and system for lettuce and watercress. Guido also developed a proprietary deep water raft system and implemented innovative crop planning systems. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Production and R&D from 2009 to 2015, where they developed growing techniques for lettuce and hydroponic hothouse cucumbers and managed a team of 60 people. Additionally, Guido worked as the Greenhouse Head Grower from 1989 to 2009, where they developed growing protocols, implemented a biological control program, and created techniques to eliminate tip burn in lettuce.

Before joining Hollandia Produce, Guido worked as a Research Manager for Indoor Plants at the Extension Service for Horticulture in Ghent, Belgium from 1987 to 1988. In this role, they focused on indoor plant research and management.

Guido's early career includes positions as a Hydroponic Farm Manager at PT Bionusantara and SOSUHO in Gabon, Africa, and Indonesia from 1982 to 1987. Guido conducted feasibility studies for hydroponic facilities and designed greenhouses and packing warehouses. Guido also worked as a Tropical Crop Specialist at FAO-United Nations Development Program from 1979 to 1982, where they conducted field trials for new and disease-resistant food crops, vegetables, and tropical fruits in a rainforest environment.

Overall, Guido Daniels' work experience spans across different sectors of the agricultural industry, showcasing their expertise in crop consultation, greenhouse operations, research, and innovation.

Guido Daniels holds a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering in Agriculture with a specialty in Horticulture from State University CTL in Ghent, Belgium. Their studies focused on vegetables, fruits, nursery stock, and ornamental plants. No specific information regarding the duration of their education or any other educational institutions attended is provided.