Experience

Trella Technologies Inc

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  With the goal to disrupt the status quo in traditional indoor farming, Trella Technologies creates innovative technologies to support an environmentally sustainable, global farming community. The company’s flagship technology, the TrellaGro LST™ marks the first step to diversifying what can be grown bountifully and sustainably in small, controlled environments. Visit trella.io to learn more about Trella’s innovations to help indoor farmers grow what they want, where they want… with less energy output. Show less

• Public Speaker & Podcast Host

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of educating and motivating audiences during numerous events and speaking engagements. A few of my favorite topics are included below:🟢 MIT Enterprise Forum - "Cannabis Technology"🟢 Cape Cod Women's Association - "My Journey into the Cannabis Industry"🟢 EforAll - "Fundraising for Entrepreneurs"🟢 Tufts University - "The Cannabis Debate"🟢 NECANN - "The Benefits of Automated Plant Training"Our checkout my podcast Mind Release: https://www.ajaatwood.com/podcastMind Release - a playground for mental exploration and discovery - a space to process and release thoughts related to my journey of self-improvement and awareness while being an entrepreneur. All topics welcome - not for the tame, sometimes I go in. Show less



Building Audacity

• Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

• Lead Engineer/Grow Officer

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  - Identification of sustainable modern farming equipment to support food production for the “On The Grow” mobile pantry program and the hydroponics lab used for the youth education program at the Jean Charles Academy. - Conduct R&D grow trials on a variety of produce to ensure efficient production with quality results. - Creation of budgets, build-out plans, and development of standard operating procedures. - Installation of hydroponics equipment, LED lighting systems, and CEA equipment, as well as creating preventative maintenance procedures. - Oversight and training of interns/staff to ensure they can maintain equipment, and conduct periodic plant maintenance and harvesting techniques in accordance with standard operating procedures. Show less



Liberty Mutual Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Natural Catastrophe Practice Leader

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  Former Board Member (2017 - 2019) for a globally recognized industry group, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) Property/Casualty Insurers Research Board. Established and maintained global engineering standards, guidelines and technical bulletins with a specific focus on wind, flood, and hail perils. Developed and maintained globally consistent loss estimation calculation tools and procedures Former Board Member (2017 - 2019) for a globally recognized industry group, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) Property/Casualty Insurers Research Board. Established and maintained global engineering standards, guidelines and technical bulletins with a specific focus on wind, flood, and hail perils. Developed and maintained globally consistent loss estimation calculation tools and procedures



AIG

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Field Engineering Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Leading a regional team of field engineers and supervisors throughout the US Northeast region with a focus on training, development and career growth.

• Senior Consultant Specialist - Wind

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Conducted numerous fire and natural hazard property risk assessments for HPR locations in North America & Europe. Her primary focus and specialty is windstorm which includes the following skills and experience:• Specialization in evaluations of windstorm related hazards for building envelope and business interruption using FM Standards, ASCE 7, Dade County, Underwriter’s Laboratory and ANSI/SPRI codes and standards.• Extensive experience in major catastrophe loss investigations for wind and flood losses• Review of roof project specifications and extensive on-site project management and consulting to ensure adherence with FM, and IBC codes, including roof uplift testing.• Development and presentation of multiple windstorm training publications and presentations for use with new hires, current employees, and clients. • The ability to complete fire and natural hazard risk evaluations with high quality loss prevention risk reports for numerous clients including HPR locations. Show less



Everblume LLC

• Washington, District Of Columbia

• Cofounder/CTO

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016



BAH Trading Solutions

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Founder/Owner

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2015



TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants

• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant Engineer - Roofing Specialist

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2013



FM Global

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Specialist

  • Oct 2002 - Mar 2011