With 20+ years of experience within the telecommunication industry, he has directed various roles as a consultant, team leader and project coordinator. He has a proven record and expertise in Project Management, Incident and/or Problem Management – Escalation processes, E2E (End-to-End) support workflow, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) framework, among others.
In 2019, he joined the AgrapanaBio team, and has focused his time on embracing restorative economy and development of sustainable nature-based technologies. With an international recognized and sustainable local product development program in Siak – Riau, and an ongoing project in Sintang – Kalimantan Barat, he has demonstrated success stories in his mission of helping regional communities to develop nature-based solutions and human capital competencies as their own region’s true potential. His quest in developing local nature-based products without damaging the ecosystem is his life-long challenge.
Budi started his lifelong entrepreneurial journey in 2006, in the automotive industry. With an education background from Kolese Kanisius, Jakarta, he has continued to gain a degree in operations management and logistics from The University of Auckland, New Zealand.
With a professional experience in the multiple fields of industries, he has continued to build a strong principle of teamwork and collaborations. He believes that a better outcome can always be achieved by the principle of value-added in every aspect of the work. Budi is currently responsible for the strategic management of AgrapanaBio.
Master’s degree in finance and strategic management from
PPM Management University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture from University of Parahyangan,
Bandung, Indonesia
Dono started his professional journey 15 years ago to reach the position of Business Development Manager, Ariandono has established and led a management consulting company with several business partners. During those times, Ariandono has gained valuable exposure in handling clients ranging from private entities, state-owned companies, NGOs, and foundations, and governmental agencies.
His experience gives Ariandono an excellent ability to quickly focus and understand unique characteristics and specific needs of various businesses. Combined with a sound social and business network, Ariandono will connect Agrapana’s unique expertise and ingenious innovation to the specific needs of our partners and clients.
Ph.D., Medical Biotechnology, University of New South Wales (Australia).
B.Tech (Hons I), Biotechnology, The University of Auckland (New Zealand).
Dr. Nico Wanandy PhD is a graduate from The University of New South Wales, one of Australia’s best Schools of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science. He has dedicated himself since 2015 to applying ecological principles to support agriculture, and the pioneering a sustainable system known as Agroecology. His focus on restoring soil fertility in Indonesia, have been degraded by chemical fertilizers and other factors like insecticides and pesticides, highlights his commitment to ecological restoration.
Through his efforts, degraded soil and water are rejuvenated and planted with a diverse array of flora, enhancing the biodiversity, and sustainability in the production of secondary metabolites. Dr. Wanandy’s approach helpsrestore the ecological balance and also cultivates the plant life with economic value, including those with medicinal properties, and thus, enabling significant bioprospecting opportunities. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, his leadership in developing an Indonesian herbal-based immunomodulator demonstrated his commitment to nature-based medicines and sustainable solutions for combating the global health challenges.
As a global advocate for Agroecology and nature-based medicines, Dr. Wanandy bridges international communities, sharing his expertise and advancing sustainable practices. In Indonesia, he serves as a catalyst for ecological restoration, sustainable economy development, and education, embodying a vision where environmental stewardship and human well-being thrive in harmony.
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales (Australia).
BSc (Hons I), The University of New South Wales.
Harvard University – Innovation Management.
University of Queensland – Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Associate Professor Helder Marçal is a renowned figure in the field of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, with groundbreaking technologies that have significantly impacted national economies. His multidisciplinary research spans biomedical engineering, including stem cell technologies, drug delivery mechanisms, tissue engineering, and vaccine development. He has been featured on esteemed programs like Catalyst, Discovery Channel and National Geographic, as his work has been recognized as one of the top 10 medical breakthroughs globally in 2008.
Dr. Marçal’s innovative research extends to bioastronautics space medicine, collaborating with NASA on understanding the impact of microgravity on stem cells and regenerative capacity during space flight missions (STS-135), notably contributing to the Mission to Mars project. In vaccine development, Dr. Marçal’s breakthrough discovery sheds light on the molecular mechanisms triggering autoimmune diseases, addressing a long-standing mystery in immunopathogenesis.
His international collaborations with esteemed institutes and researchers, such as The Californian Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) and the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Pittsburgh, exemplify his leadership in shaping future technologies. Through his pioneering work and strategic partnerships, Dr. Marçal continues to propel the boundaries of biomedical research, advancing solutions with global impact for AgrapanaBio.
MBA, University of California at Irvine, (United States).
B.Sci (Cum Laude), Biochemistry, California State University at
San Bernardino, (United States).
Handy has extensive technical knowledge in biochemical, organic & polymeric chemistry within research and development contexts, with emphasis on product conceptualization and process optimization. He expertise in quality assurance and standardization processes with the FDA and BPOM regulated industries will certainly guide AgrapanaBio. With an MBA degree focused on general management and strategy from University of California at Irvine, he is enthusiastic about discovering and developing nature-based & sustainable solutions for business problems facing the current society and environment.
Throughout numerous past and current projects, in Siak and Sintang with AgrapanaBio, & other positions, manage both laboratorial & field settings, and recognized ability to train, mentor, and lead junior scientists & local human capitals in developing their intellectual capitals, technical competencies & critical thinking skills. He believes in leading through cooperative collaborations with a strong focus toward common goals.
