ABOUT US

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OUR MISSION

Vittoria Technology is a social enterprise dedicated to achieving progress for people and the planet. We believe access to clean, affordable electricity is critical to achieving this shared progress. Innovation, sustainability and inclusion are the core principles of our business. Practically this means our work is focused on providing innovative, for-profit business solutions to renewable energy access. We are committed to reinvesting a majority of our profits back into our company, employees and programs to further our positive impact.

THE TEAM

Our team brings over four decades of experience with international organizations, national governments, academia and the commercial energy access sector.

BONGEKA GUMEDE

Grants & Project Manager

Bongeka leads our grants and project management activities. She holds project management qualifications from Rice University and Postgrad Degree in Justice & Transformation from the University of Cape Town. She has extensive project management experience ranging from the Ed Tech sector to UNESCO.
NCEDO MASEKO

Off-Grid Solar & Battery Engineer

Ncedo leads battery research and field tests. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and is pursuing a Ph.D. in the Renewable Energy sector from the University of Johannesburg. He previously facilitated workshops, training, and outreach on off-grid solar and battery systems.
LIAM MURPHY

Co-founder & COO

Liam leads our development, impact and communications efforts. He is a sustainable development expert with a history of supporting organizations across the public and private sectors. Previously, Liam led communications, partnerships, and community engagement for the United Nations in Washington, DC.
NATHAN SERMONIS

Co-founder & CEO

Nathan leads product innovation, technical research, and financial design. He is a renewable energy specialist with experience managing international collaborations and fieldwork across programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Nathan is a former U.S. Congressional advisor, think tank executive, and clean-tech NGO founder.
MICHAEL WOODWARD

Research Engineer

Michael leads technology vetting, data analytics, and trial design for Vittoria’s Battery Bank Africa service. He has a degree in Mechatronics from the University of Cape Town. Michael believes renewable energy and creative problem-solving can address the challenges of power access in under-resourced communities.