Ash Rootsey

Ash Rootsey has a diverse range of work experience. They are currently the AI & Robotics Pillar Lead at Food Agility, where they manage a portfolio of agtech R&D projects focused on the innovative applications of AI, Robotics, and related technologies. They have also held the role of AI & Robotics Project Manager at Food Agility, where they collaborated with global partners to develop automated horticultural technology. Prior to these roles, Ash was an Innovation Manager at Food Agility, leading digital revolution and research in the agrifood industry. They have also worked as a Project & Communications Officer at Food Agility and as a Project Manager at The Yield Technology Solutions. Ash's experience extends to being the Agrifood Workstream Vice-Chair at IoT Alliance Australia and a member of the National Traceability Advisory Group at GS1 Australia. They have also worked as a Project Officer at AgTech Finder and as a Communications Manager at Dairy Connect Ltd., where they supported dairy farmers through various industry challenges. Additionally, Ash has held roles at Agfarm Pty Ltd, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), 4 Pines Brewing Company Pty Ltd, and Greater Understanding Tuition Services.

Ash Rootsey attended Barker College from 2007 to 2013, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. From 2014 to 2017, Ash attended the University of Sydney and obtained a Bachelor of Food Science and Agribusiness, though no field of study is specified.

In terms of additional certifications, Ash obtained the following certifications: PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training from ILX Group in September 2022, Sandler Sales Foundations from Sandler Training in January 2021, Blockchain Executive Education from Kingsland University in May 2020, Agile Project Management from RMIT University in May 2019, Mobile Content Creation Short Course from the Australian Film Television and Radio School in November 2018, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) from NSW Liquor and Gaming in September 2016, and NSW Rural Fire Service Foundation Training in October 2012.