Edwin Liava'a

Professional Profile

What sets me apart as a leader is that I can work effectively at both the policy level with government officials and ministers, and in the technical trenches as a Full Stack Developer and Transformation Engineer. When I give policy advice, it's grounded in real-world technical experience and what actually works in practice.

Key Leadership Roles

Chairman, Tonga Cable Ltd - Strategic oversight for Tonga's international fiber optic submarine cable system

Former CEO, Tonga Cable Ltd (2018-2020) - Spearheaded Tonga's first international fiber optic submarine cable system

Former Regional Corporate Development Director, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group - Expanded satellite broadband coverage across the Pacific, forging partnerships with governments, telecom operators, and regulators

Founder & Full Stack Developer, Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub - Building blockchain infrastructure for Pacific Island communities

Chainlink Developer Expert & Mentor, Frankfurt School Blockchain Center

Pasifika Data Chain

I'm building the Pasifika Data Chain - the first blockchain BY Pacific Islanders FOR Pacific Islanders. It's not cryptocurrency; it's free, disaster-resilient digital infrastructure under complete community control.

Key Features:

• Zero-cost transactions (no gas fees)
• Non-financial design (pure utility)
• AI-powered data validation
• Proof-of-Authority consensus
• 60% efficiency gains in production

FSM Utilities DePIN-GIS (Deployed Sept 2025):

• 60% faster field data collection
• 75% fewer data entry errors
• 87% AI classification accuracy
• Immutable disaster-proof records

Pipeline: Tonga Postal Traceability Service, MEIDECC Decision Support System

Vision: 50+ validators, 10+ applications by 2026

Expertise

Over three decades, I've deployed technology solutions across Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia. My work spans traditional infrastructure (submarine cables, satellite networks) to cutting-edge blockchain and AI-powered Web3 technologies.

Core Competencies: Policy & government relations, full-stack development, infrastructure development, project management, partnership building, translating technical concepts into policy guidance.

My approach is guided by the Pacific principle: "If we take care of our own, they will take care of us." I create solutions that preserve cultural heritage while opening digital opportunities - from decentralized governance models to open-sourced GIS innovation for Pacific utilities.

Portfolio: https://liavaa.space/ | Contact: [email protected]

"Our ocean connects us. Our blockchain proves it."

Projects & Contributions

GitHub Stats

Portfolios & Resumes

• Web3 & AI Resume
• Geomatics | Geospatial | GIS Resume
• Internet & Telecommunications Resume
• Professional & Diverse Technology Experiences