Jesse Maikarfi.

I grew up in a rural community where access to opportunity depended more on the environment than talent. That early reality shaped how I see the world — not as isolated problems, but as interconnected systems that require thoughtful design to change.

My journey began as a Software Engineer, building scalable technologies. But through field research, community-based projects, and global policy training across Africa and Asia, I realized that code alone cannot solve structural challenges.

Today, I sit at the intersection of technology, data, policy, and development. I work on translating complex real-world challenges into solutions that are practical, ethical, and scalable — whether that's through digital governance, AI for social good, agricultural innovation, education access, or economic inclusion.

I'm driven by a simple belief: talent is universal, but opportunity is not. My work is about closing that gap — using systems thinking, data, and design to build tools, policies, and platforms that expand access, dignity, and possibility.