• Bonnet Kassandra is a multilingual food science specialist, educator, and consultant with

    a dynamic international background in agri-food technology, food safety, and sustainable

    development. Fluent in French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English, with additional

    proficiency in Japanese, she bridges diverse cultures and technical fields through her work

    In academia, research, and industry.

  • Bonnet Kassandra is a multilingual food science specialist, educator, and consultant with

    a dynamic international background in agri-food technology, food safety, and sustainable

    development. Fluent in French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English, with additional

    proficiency in Japanese, she bridges diverse cultures and technical fields through her work

    in academia, research, and industry.

    She holds a Master’s degree in Agri-food Science and Technology from the prestigious

    Chapingo Autonomous University in Mexico and a degree in Food Industry

    Engineering with a specialization in Food Safety from ITESA (Mexico). Her academic

    pursuits are enriched by studies in Japanese (JICE, Japan), public speaking and leadership

    (IEBI, France), and a deep immersion in Spanish language and culture through the

    UNAM (Mexico).

    Kassandra currently lectures on Human Nutrition and Agricultural Food Processing

    and Preservation at the Public University of Bas-Artibonite in Saint-Marc (UPBAS),

    Haiti. She also teaches part-time English at Tokyo Global Gateway (TGG), Japan,

    showcasing her passion for cross-disciplinary education and intercultural exchange.

    Throughout her career, she has worked as a research assistant, laboratory manager,

    and independent consultant, contributing to initiatives like ISO 22000 certification and

    circular bioeconomy projects in Mexico. Her scientific contributions include several

    peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and a master’s dissertation on the

    physicochemical and functional characterization of huitlacoche protein isolate,

    which has advanced knowledge in food biotechnology and agro-industrial engineering.

    Kassandra has received multiple accolades, including:

    • Second place in the 3rd Regional Meeting of Youth Researchers (Mexico)

    • Certificates of excellence from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE)

    and the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT)

    • An outstanding performance certificate on the national graduation examination in

    food engineering (EGEL, Mexico)

    She has presented her research at numerous international conferences and completed

    various specialized trainings in HACCP, ISO standards, food labeling, and instrumental

    laboratory techniques.

    Driven by a commitment to food safety, sustainable development, and education, Bonnet

    Kassandra exemplifies the profile of a global professional contributing meaningfully to

    both scientific innovation and human development.

  • A seasoned Database Engineer with extensive expertise in database administration, development, and migration solutions. ​ With over 8 years of professional experience, he has honed his skills in cutting-edge technologies such as MariaDB, MySQL, Netezza, and DB2, along with clustering solutions like Galera.

  • A seasoned Database Engineer with extensive expertise in database administration, development, and migration solutions. ​ With over 8 years of professional experience, he has honed his skills in cutting-edge technologies such as MariaDB, MySQL, Netezza, and DB2, along with clustering solutions like Galera. Currently based in Tokyo, Japan, Vijay is a key contributor at Rakuten, where he has been driving impactful database engineering initiatives.

    Vijay's career journey includes pivotal roles at renowned organizations like IBM and Findability Sciences, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership in data engineering and service delivery. His ability to design, develop, and maintain complex database environments has earned him accolades, including a Certificate of Appreciation from Findability Sciences.

    A graduate of Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Vijay is committed to continuous learning, holding certifications in Jenkins and Applied Data Science with Python. ​ His dedication to excellence is reflected in glowing recommendations from colleagues, highlighting his proactive approach, client focus, and adaptability to new technologies. ​

    Fluent in English and Hindi, Vijay is an inspiring team player who thrives on challenges and innovation. With a proven track record of success, he is a valuable asset to any organization seeking expertise in database engineering and data-driven solutions. ​

  • Jessa N. Repollo, a dedicated educator with over a decade of experience in

    teaching English as a foreign language, is currently based in Japan. She

    resides in Tokorozawa, Saitama. ​ She holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education

    degree, majoring in English, from Daraga Community College in the Philippines,

    where she graduated in 2011. ​

  • Jessa N. Repollo, a dedicated educator with over a decade of experience in

    teaching English as a foreign language, is currently based in Japan. She

    resides in Tokorozawa, Saitama. ​ She holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education

    degree, majoring in English, from Daraga Community College in the Philippines,

    where she graduated in 2011. ​ Her passion for teaching and language

    development is evident in her extensive professional journey and certifications. ​

    Jessa began her career as an Administrative Aide at Daraga Community

    College, assisting with scholarship coordination and student programs. ​ She

    transitioned into teaching English to international students, working with various

    institutions in the Philippines, including IBIZ Academy, THINKWILL, and ALUE

    Philippines Inc., where she taught Korean and Japanese students of varying

    levels and age groups. ​ Her expertise expanded to business English coaching

    and the creation of e-learning tools. ​

    In 2017, Jessa moved to Japan, where she continued her teaching career. ​ She

    has worked as an English Instructor at TOYO University, an Assistant Language

    Teacher (ALT) at multiple elementary schools, and an English Language

    Teacher at PHLight English School. Her roles have involved conducting

    lessons, assessing students' needs, and fostering confidence in English

    communication. ​ She also served as a Team Leader at English Adventure,

    guiding young campers through educational activities.

    Jessa's qualifications include a TESOL certification, a TOEIC certification, and

    proficiency in Japanese, gained through a language program in Japan. She is

    also a licensed teacher, having passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers

    in the Philippines in 2012. ​

    With a strong dedication to student development and professional growth,

    Jessa continues to make a positive impact in the field of education, leveraging

    her skills, training, and multicultural experiences to inspire learners. ​