Edwin Liava'a

Founder & Full Stack Developer, Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub

• Founded and developed a groundbreaking decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) specifically designed for Pacific Island communities
• Engineered a platform operating across multiple Ethereum EVM based chains
• Created a sustainable economic ecosystem that preserves cultural heritage while establishing new digital opportunities for Pacific Islanders

GIS Team Leader, Kahuto Pacific

• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of Geographic Information System (GIS) projects within the Moana Database.
• Lead the team in pioneering the Pacific's first comprehensive geospatial data platform, delivering high-quality LiDAR and imagery data through an intuitive cloud-based portal.
• Empower sustainable development across Pacific Island communities by providing accessible and actionable geospatial data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the platform meets the needs of governments, utilities, and development organizations.

GIS Specialist, OCA GLOBAL

• Developed disaster risk reduction policies for electric utilities in Federated States of Micronesia
• Conducted comprehensive GIS risk assessments for infrastructure vulnerability
• Provided capacity building in disaster vulnerability analysis and risk monitoring

Satellite Communication Consultant, Dialectica

• Providing independent consultancy in Satellite Communication Market
• Focusing on Fixed and Mobile Internet Access solutions

International Consultant, AlphaSights

• Providing on-demand expert knowledge across various domains
• Helping clients unlock strategic insights

Digital Skills Leadership, Nathan (Cadmus Company)

Objective 4 Lead: Digital Skills and Literacy

• Led USAID Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership Project (DCCP)-Pacific
• Enhanced digital skills for civil servants, government officials, and citizens
• Supported development of next-generation ICT specialists

Digital Skills Advisor

• Conducted stakeholder mapping and gap analyses
• Supported ICT, cybersecurity, and digital economy skills development across Pacific Island Countries

Web3 Developer Evangelist, CheSpatial

• Led blockchain, AI, and machine learning awareness across the Pacific region
• Developed solutions on Hedera, Ethereum, and EVM chains
• Showcased real-world blockchain applications

Chief Technology Officer, PowerPlay

• Managed web3 technology strategy for blockchain gaming startup
• Led engineering team in building secure, scalable decentralized applications

Regional Director, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group

• Expanded broadband coverage across the Pacific
• Acted as brand ambassador
• Forged partnerships to bridge digital divides

Corporate Development Director, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group

• Explored strategic partnerships
• Worked to remove policy barriers and increase broadband adoption

Chief Executive Officer, Tonga Cable Ltd

• Spearheaded Tonga's first international fiber optic submarine cable system for affordable, high-speed internet
• Led strategic initiatives to improve connectivity infrastructure in the Pacific region
• Managed operations and partnerships to ensure reliable service delivery