The Brains Behind GWE
Rev. Fr. Valerian Vaz
Designation : CEO/Founder
Rev. Fr. Valerian Vaz brings in 42 years as priest, who is well read and knows lot about Goa. He is Licentiate in Philosophy from Catholic University of America, Washington DC. Diploma in Community Development at Codi Institute of St. Francis Xavier’s University, Antiganish, Canada, He was Prof at Rachol Seminary 11 yrs. Director of Caritas-Goa 11 years. Financial Administrator of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman 6years. Present Rector of Seminary of our Lady, Saligao-Pilerne. He is also a dramatist and produced Passion Plays one of which named “JIVIT” was turned into the first Video drama in Goa in 1983.
Mr.David De Souza
Designation : COO/Founder
Mr.David De Souza: 27 years of experience in different sectors from Hospitality/FMCG/ Entertainment/Banking/Finance/manufacturing industry to Agriculture- Environmental ventures spanning across India and Europe. “Innovator, Environmentalist, Business and Market development Strategist”. Recipient of Indian Achievers Award 2021 by IAF, Nominated for Amazing Indian Award 2022 by Times Now. He holds a record in ‘Limca Book of records 2013, in medical sciences He was also nominated for ‘Energising Bharat Award by BPCL’ 2014. He was among top 3000 Startup out of 50000+participants for ‘ Smart Fifty’ entrepreneurs cum start up organised by IIM Calcutta in association with NDTV
Rev. Fr. Agnel Dias
Designation : Head Production and Farm Administrator
Rev. Fr. Agnel Dias has been priest for 13 years, worked in different churches in Goa. He is currently Procurator for Seminary of Our lady Saligao-Pilerne. He manages the administration of the Seminary and its land resources. His presence will boost in healthy management of the initiative and also promotion of ZBNF- Zero Budget Natural farming with eco-spiritualism as his basis of these activities.
Mr. Alexandar Assenov Nikolov
Designation: Head RnD
Mr. ALEXANDAR ASSENOV NIKOLOV( BioChemist and Founder of Alezyme )with an experience of more than 35 years. Nationality: Bulgarian and Danish Chemical Engineer (thesis: Enzymatic Transformation of Penicillins and Cephalosporins); Publications and Patents: 8 publications and 6 patents in the field of application of enzymes in the antibiotics industry and application of enzymes in the textile industry.
Mr. John Lubbers
Designation: Head Land Development(infra).
Mr. John Lubbers (Civil and Mechanical engineer. Entrepreneur) A Dutch National, one who commissioned and operates Goa’s first and one of the few PET recycling plant. He has more than 40 years of experience in various fields from construction of building to dykes and dams. He is into designing of water conservation sheds and man made water bodies.
Architect Mahesh Naik
Designation : Head Structural Designs and Décor.
Architect Mahesh Naik, comes with 27 years of experience in the field of architecture and land development. He specialize in Modern architecture with environmental friendly aesthetics. He has completed several projects in under UIDSSMT : urban infrastructure development scheme for small and medium Towns. In various parts of the country be it erstwhile Himachal up north or Andaman Islands in south. He has been empaneled architect for GSUDA projects in Goa.
Mr. Somarai Rathod
Designation : IT and Networking
Mr. Somrai Rathod. Brings in 20 years of experience which includes Handling Clients Base of 500 + Users. Maintaining Computer Labs, Providing Hardware & Software. Support across the Campus.Assembling and Installation of New Systems, Upgrading Systems. · Installation of various operating Systems & Software’s(Windows/Linux). Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Computers, Printers, Scanner & etc. Network Installation & Configuration (LAN) Lead Generation over PPC Campaign Setup (Bing/Adwords) VOIP/ International Tollfree setup, recording & Maintenance.
