Ocean Hackathon: Judges

Maldives Ocean Hackathon

Ocean Hackathon: Judges

To ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment, a distinguished panel of expert judges was assembled to evaluate the ten participating teams in the Maldives Ocean Hackathon. These judges were carefully selected from a pool of partners and industry specialists for their exceptional knowledge and expertise relevant to the hackathon’s objectives.
Prior to the final pitch sessions, the judges were thoroughly briefed on the evaluation criteria and provided with scoring sheets to record their assessments. This structured approach ensured transparency and consistency throughout the judging process.
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Anna Metz

Anna Metz is a Program Officer with the World Bank’s Digital Development Global Practice. She has advised governments across South Asia and Africa on the design and implementation of digital systems for improved service delivery and data driven policy making. She is the co-author of the book ‘Identification Revolution: Can Digital ID be Harnessed for Development?’. Anna is an avid diver and even got engaged underwater.

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Lorena Paglia

At Microsoft, Lorena is the Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead, partnering across our regions, operations and stakeholders to drive strategy, execution and growth. She is also a leader within Microsoft’s global Sustainability Community, which advocates for reducing humanity’s carbon impact, understanding and managing Earth’s ecosystems, advancing zero-carbon, and enhancing economic opportunities.

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Dr. Abdulla Firag

Experienced Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications and energy industry. Skilled in MIMO, LTE, Radio Frequency (RF), Management and Renewable Energy. Strong engineering professional with a PhD focused in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering from University of Canterbury.

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Muhusina Abdul Rahman

Muhusina has a Masters in Marine Science and Management from Macquarie University, Sydney. She joined the Ministry in 2007, and is currently the Director of protected areas, leading the works of protected areas and Biosphere Reserves in the Ministry. She is a expert member of the IUCN World Commission on the Protected Areas and has contributed to several programs related to Environment at national level.

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Ali Hisam

Ali Hisam is the Head of Growth Innovation, responsible for leading the growth innovation portfolio of Dhiraagu. He is a digital solutions professional with over 13 years of experience, passionate about innovating for a sustainable future. He excels in executing and steering product innovations and building scalable solutions. He holds a Master of Engineering Management from Curtin University of Technology, Australia and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of East London, UK.