David Ahmed is a Berlin-based technology leader and CEO of Hexafarms, driving the development of scalable, plant-focused software to make global food production greener and more efficient. With 9 years of experience and a strong cybersecurity background from Universität des Saarlandes and a Mathematics and Computer Science degree from NYU, he blends secure software engineering with innovative biology applications. Previously, he served as Chief Information Officer at CallowBlue, bringing IT strategy and security governance to emerging tech initiatives. His day-to-day work at Hexafarms centers on building algorithms and systems that optimize farming at scale, reflecting a passion for plant biology and sustainability. A hands-on leader and mentor, he enjoys solving practical plant-tech challenges and translating rigorous research into production-ready solutions. He operates from Berlin, connecting European tech talent with biotechnological innovation.
10 years of coding experience
Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Computer Science at New York University
Master's degree, Cybersecurity, Master's degree, Cybersecurity at Universität des Saarlandes
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