THE TEAM
Our team brings over four decades of experience with international organizations, national governments, academia and the commercial energy access sector.
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ZAHRAA BAYAT
Accounts Administrator
Zahraa manages Vittoria Technology’s day to day financial and administrative functions. She works to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across a range of operations. She holds a degree in Accounting Sciences from the University of South Africa and has over a decade of experience in accounting, bookkeeping & invoicing.
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BONGEKA GUMEDE
Grants & Project Manager
Bongeka leads our grants and project management activities. She holds project management qualifications from Rice University and Postgrad Degree in Justice & Transformation from the University of Cape Town. She has extensive project management experience ranging from the Ed Tech sector to UNESCO.
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LIAM MURPHY
Co-founder & COO
Liam leads our development, impact and communications efforts. He is a sustainable development expert with a history of supporting organizations across the public and private sectors. Previously, Liam led communications, partnerships, and community engagement for the United Nations in Washington, DC.
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NATHAN SERMONIS
Co-founder & CEO
Nathan leads product innovation, technical research, and financial design. He is a renewable energy specialist with experience managing international collaborations and fieldwork across programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Nathan is a former U.S. Congressional advisor, think tank executive, and clean-tech NGO founder.
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FRANCIS TEMBO
Data Engineer
Francis is responsible for building data pipelines and managing the infrastructure required for data analysis. He develops models that assist the team in making informed decisions. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronics and a Master’s in Computer & Electronic Engineering.