Aurelian Draghia is an experienced researcher, data advisor, and entrepreneur who has been working in hydrology, data-driven business advising, and computer programming for over 15 years. He has published peer-reviewed articles in water research, directed data projects in The World Bank, and established e-commerce startups with success. Throughout his professional life, Aurelian has always turned scientific knowledge into reality through innovative technology to tackle complicated real-world problems.

What excites Aurelian most is bringing academic work to life by applying data analytics and software solutions to achieve results. Whether building groundbreaking hydrology projects or shaping data strategies, he is inspired by taking intractable problems and making something tangible. He has now turned his sights to decentralized tech, blockchain, and Web3 in his search to chase down the next game-changing idea.