Embeint Team
A combined 35+ years in building out Ultra low powered sensor networks and IoT in some of the harshest environments in the world
Dr Philip Valencia - CEO
Phil Valencia is a leading figure in IoT and AI, renowned for merging these domains to enhance distributed intelligence systems. His academic credentials include a PhD on evolving code for IoT devices, alongside dual degrees in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Information Technology, underpinning over two decades of research and engineering excellence at CSIRO (Data61), Australia. As the now co-founder and CEO of Embeint, he propels the company to pioneer Intelligent Ambient IoT solutions, focusing on ultra-low power technologies.
Phil has spearheaded innovations in embedding intelligence into low-power wireless (LPWAN) technologies in agricultural applications, real-time animal and asset tracking and environmental monitoring. Phil's expertise is underscored by his contribution to over 50 publications, 5 patents, 4 book chapters, amassing over 3400+ citations with a H-index of 22.
Phil's vision integrates machine learning with highly constrained devices, enabling intelligent pervasive sensing and autonomous system management with minimal human intervention. This approach significantly impacts agricultural efficiency, animal welfare, and environmental monitoring. A passionate innovator, Phil's contributions not only advance the technological landscape but also aim to improve quality of life and operational environments, marking him as a pivotal figure in the intersection of technology and sustainable development.
Jordan Yates - Chief Engineer
Jordan Yates leads embedded systems engineering at Embeint focussing on the embedded firmware for ultra-low-power IoT solutions leveraging his 6 years of prior experience as an embedded firmware engineer in CSIRO’s Data61 Distributed Sensing Systems group.
Jordan is a maintainer and regular contributor to the open source Zephyr Project, an embedded RTOS managed by the Linux Foundation and is responsible for the Zephyr LoRaWAN and CMSIS-NN subsystems as well as collaborating on the Power Management subsystem.
He has deep expertise across a broad range of wireless technologies, from standards such as Bluetooth Low-Energy, NB-IoT/CAT-M1 and LoRaWAN, through to propriety systems such as MEO satellite communications. While primarily focused on embedded software, Jordan is often deeply involved in the formative stages of hardware design, from IC and sensor selection through to review of schematics. This ensures extraordinary ultra-low-power solution outcomes for customers, which is only possible when hardware and software work seamlessly together.
Jordan holds a BE/ME (Honours) from the University of Queensland and a M.Sc. from the Technical University of Munich.
Jace Galvin - COO
Jace Galvin leads the design and implementation of Embeint Cloud, focusing on developing secure, configurable, and scalable systems for getting data from and back down to devices. He also provides easy-to-use interfaces to customers to integrate into different backends.
Jace has 6+ years of experience in the IoT field, from initially developing embedded firmware to being a seasoned cloud developer with extensive experience developing highly efficient backends that are ideal for dealing with the challenges of time series IoT sensor data. Having worked on the embedded side, Jace can design cloud solutions with the constraints and needs of low-power embedded devices and their developers in mind. Jace’s areas of expertise include API & Database Design, Comms Protocols (LoRaWAN, Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE), Data Pipelines &Scalable System Design. Jace Holds a BE (Electrical & Computer) from the University of Queensland
Karl Von Richter - CTO
Karl Von Richter is an IoT solutions engineer and is highly experienced in working with teams to leverage the advantages of ambient intelligence and ultra-low power can bring to a product or business
Karl's expertise spans a diverse array of wireless technologies, encompassing common standards like Bluetooth Low-Energy, NB-IoT/CAT-M1, and LoRaWAN, as well as more specialized systems such as MEO satellites. While his primary focus lies in IoT solution architecture design, he can also use his skills to develop full-stack applications from embedded firmware and hardware design to mobile, edge, and cloud applications. This comprehensive approach is essential for achieving seamless integration between hardware and software, particularly in developing ultra-low-power solutions.
Karl holds a BE/ME (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane - Australia
Aeyohan Furtado - Engineer
Aeyohan Furtado is an experienced Embedded Engineer with a strong background in ultra-low power IoT systems and wireless communications. Prior to joining Embeint, Aeyohan worked with CSIRO’s Data61 as part of the Distributed Intelligence team, where he developed firmware and advanced IoT solutions using Zephyr RTOS. His expertise spans Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Python coding, network simulation, and on-device algorithm development.
Passionate about innovation in IoT, Aeyohan is dedicated to embedding intelligence into devices, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with low-power technology. At Embeint, he plays a key role in developing our pioneering Infuse-IoT platform, smartphone app development and bringing his technical acumen and commitment to excellence to every project.
Advisory Team
Guiding Embeint’s innovation and global growth with industry-leading IoT expertise.
Dr. Nancy Schellhorn
CEO of RapidAIM – Bio-Digital Crop Protection and experienced in taking an IoT company from Brisbane (Australia) to the world.
Dr. Schellhorn is the co-founder, co-inventor, and CEO of RapidAIM, a company on a mission to reduce the chemical intensity of agriculture by eliminating guesswork in pest management. Starting in Brisbane and now expanding globally, she brings invaluable experience in leading an IoT company worldwide. Previously, as a Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, she led teams employing novel tools and technologies to solve traditional agricultural challenges. With numerous accolades, including the Chairman’s Medal, and over 1,700 peer-reviewed citations, Nancy’s expertise is a tremendous asset to Embeint.
Marcelo Vieira
Expert in AI Deployment, Sales Growth, and GTM Strategies
Marcelo has a rich background in building and deploying AI solutions that enhance enterprises and improve consumer lives. Over the past decade, he founded and sold a fintech company and played a pivotal role in taking another public on the NYSE, tripling its revenue from $40M to $120M. With 15+ years at Texas Instruments and Intel, he led complex system businesses across Networking, Broadband, Wi-Fi, Imaging, Mobile, and AI. As GM of the Mobile division, he built a $1B business and launched 50-60 handsets with major phone manufacturers. Marcelo’s GTM and sales expertise will significantly influence our growth strategy.
James Pace
Industry Thought Leader in IoT and Ultra-Low Power Technology with a Proven Track Record Advising Scaling Startups
James offers deep technical insight and market knowledge in ultra-low power IoT. Well-known and connected in the IoT community, he advises on our product strategy and market positioning. James has a proven track record advising startups that are scaling successfully, including Memfault (raised $24M Series B in December 2022), Golioth ($4.6M Seed Round closed in May 2023), and Netrise ($8M Seed Round closed in April 2023). He has also guided companies to successful exits, such as Era Software (acquired by ServiceNow in October 2022) and Tempow (acquired by Google in November 2021). His expertise will help us refine our unique value proposition and navigate the market effectively.