Founder & CEO

Dr. Jessica Droujko

I’m Jess, a scientist-turned-entrepreneur passionate about water and environmental sustainability. After my PhD at ETH Zurich, where I developed a novel sediment sensor, I founded Riverkin to make water data as accessible as weather data. We deploy smart sensor networks to help industries like hydropower and mining understand their impact on freshwater ecosystems. With a background in whitewater kayaking, I’m driven to bridge science, technology, and real-world action to protect our rivers.

Founder & COO

Dr. Nitin Kumar

I’m Nitin, originally from India but now officially Swiss. My background is in Data and AI, and I’ve been in the field for over 10 years. I joined Riverkin because I want to change how we perceive freshwater resources and bring data- and AI-driven decision-making into the environmental monitoring space.

Lead Engineer

Massimo Zannoni

I’m Massi, a curious engineer originally from Italy and now based in Zurich for over ten years.

My background is in general Electronics, but I’ve since focused professionally on semiconductor and circuit design—specializing in analog chip design, initially for telecommunications and later for image sensors. I love building interesting devices and can’t resist the urge to understand how things work, especially the tiniest ones.

I’m passionate about climate and the environment, which is why I joined Riverkin: to use my skills for a mission I truly consider meaningful.

Quality & Test Engineer

Meggi Głowacki

I am the quality & test engineer @ Riverkin. For most of the times you will probably find me in some river drilling holes in stones. I love the outside and most of the time you will find me hiking on some mountains and petting some random cows in the meadows.

Operations Manager

Sanja Hosi

I’m Sanja and I was born and raised in the Zurich area (Native language: Züritüütsch).

I have a background in Geography with a specialisation in Hydrology from the University of Zurich.

I also like to dive deep into other areas: whether it's learning unusual languages (such as Finnish or Slovenian), helping out and organising international ski jumping events for decades, or indulging my creative streak.

CFO

Monika Krafft

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Data Science Intern

Danielle Maria Perez Lott

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