Rain Enhancement Technologies Team

Randy Seidl

Chief Executive Officer

  • Four decades of experience across various technology sectors: cloud, security, server, storage, networking, services, and channel
  • Unique ability to scale start up and Fortune 500 technology companies
  • Led dramatic sales transformations at EMC, StorageTek, Sun, and HP
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth, gross margin, ecosystem partnerships, and fostering lasting executive relationships
  • Co-author of Your Go To Sales Advisor

Oanh Truong

Chief Financial Officer

  • Former CFO and Interim CEO of Coliseum Acquisition Corp., assisted with key financial and strategic initiatives
  • Extensive experience in financial consulting, SEC reporting, and capital markets transactions, with 10 years in advisory roles at technical accounting advisory firm, serving 400+ pre-IPO, public, and private equity-backed companies

Stephen Doyle

Corporate Counsel

  • Experienced corporate attorney with over 35 years specializing in technology transactions, M&A, and capital financing
  • Served as General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer at AspenTech
  • Former International Counsel for Prime Computer, Computervision, and Bank of Boston (now Bank of America)
  • Extensive experience managing complex technology transactions across Europe, Asia, and Latin America

Scott Morris

Chief Technical Officer

  • Over 30 years of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering projects
  • Designed and supervised original RET array designs and operated trials in Oman and Australia
  • Deep track record of delivering full project lifecycle experience, from development of CAPEX proposals, to development of tender proposals and costing on the supplier side, to full delivery of electrical and automation projects (brownfield and greenfield)

Chris Monroe

Strategic Advisor

  • Quantum physicist who specializes in the isolation of individual atoms for applications in quantum information science
  • Co-founded IonQ in 2009. By using ultrafast laser pulses for speedy quantum entanglement operations, he pioneered the use of trapped ions for quantum simulations of many-body models related to quantum magnetism and has proposed and made the first steps toward a scalable, reconfigurable, and modular quantum computer
  • Monroe is a UMD Distinguished University Professor

Niccolo de Masi

Strategic Advisor

  • C-Suite / Board of 7 mobile app companies
  • Deep track record in ESG focused value creation
  • International expansion expertise – organic and inorganic
  • Deep understanding of top and bottom of funnel techniques for optimizing retention, conversion, and LTV
  • Overseen billions in mobile app revenue and advertising spend
  • Pioneered incented mobile app and rewarded video advertising

Prentiss Donohue

Strategic Advisor

  • Former Executive Vice President of Cybersecurity at OpenText, overseeing enterprise, business, and home security solutions for over 11 million customers
  • Built a comprehensive cybersecurity business through strategic acquisitions, including Micro Focus, Zix, Carbonite, Webroot, and BrightCloud
  • Former Group Vice President and General Manager at Oracle, leading Advanced Customer Services business for North America across software, systems, and cloud services
  • 12 years at Sun Microsystems in various leadership roles
  • Over 25 years of experience in technology leadership with a focus on cyber resilience and enterprise solutions
  • BA from the University of Colorado, with executive leadership training from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and the University of Hong Kong

Durjoy Mazumdar

Strategic Sales Advisor

  • Global GTM leader with 25+ years in enterprise sales and go-to-market strategies for weather and climate solutions
  • Former Head of Sales, North America at Meteomatics and Senior Director, Global Head of Weather Solution Sales at Maxar Technologies
  • Former VP, Global Head of Weather Solution Sales at Spire Global and Director, Global Head of Enterprise Sales at IBM Watson Media and Weather
  • Extensive experience building and leading high-performing international sales teams across SaaS, Cloud, IoT, and Big Data platforms
  • Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and consistently exceeding sales targets across global markets
  • Expert in structuring complex enterprise deals with C-level executives across agriculture, energy, transportation, insurance, and government sectors

Mark Ghilarducci

Strategic Advisor

  • Founder and President of Emergent Global Solutions, a global crisis and emergency management consulting firm
  • Former Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) from 2012 to 2023
  • Over 40 years of experience in emergency management, disaster response, and public safety at local, state, and federal levels
  • Served as Federal Coordinating Officer with FEMA under President Clinton
  • Board member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Recognized leader in crisis management, responding to unprecedented wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic

David Chung

Strategic Advisor

  • Over 10 years of experience in capital markets, investing, and operational finance
  • Former Senior Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs’ Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group
  • Extensive experience advising management teams on financing and M&A transactions for private and public companies
  • Specializes in consumer internet and software sectors
  • Collaborated with Goldman Sachs partners on business development and strategic initiatives

 

George Bomar

Technical Industry Advisor

  • Former Texas State Meteorologist with 46 years of experience in weather modification
  • Led development of statewide rain-enhancement program, helping establish 12 cloud-seeding projects covering more than 37 million acres
  • Administered $13.7 million in State of Texas grants for weather modification initiatives
  • Past President of the Weather Modification Association and Chairman of the North American Weather Modification Council
  • Author of “Texas Weather” (1983, 1997) and “Weather in Texas” (2017) published by University of Texas Press
  • Recipient of the National Weather Service’s Thomas Jefferson award for outstanding meteorological observations

Rutuja Dongre

Data Scientist

  • MS in Data Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and BE in Computer Engineering from University of Mumbai
  • Former Research Intern at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, developing deep learning methods for rainfall downscaling with super-resolution CNNs
  • Data Scientist at GenH, automating hydropower site identification using computer vision on satellite imagery
  • Former Data Analyst at LTIMindTree, leading data migration projects and building dashboards for The Walt Disney Company
  • Expertise in meteorological data analysis, machine learning, computer vision, and spatial data integration using ArcGIS, QGIS, and PostGIS
  • Achieved AUC score of 0.94 in rainfall prediction research and contributed to 20% increase in campaign-driven revenue through data analytics

Taylor Gresham

Data Analyst

  • Research Assistant at West Texas A&M University, focusing on atmospheric particle analysis using WT-CRAFT technology
  • Lab Coordinator at Amarillo College STEM Research Center, operating and maintaining advanced analytical instruments
  • Pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Atmospheric Science at West Texas A&M University
  • Experienced in mass spectrometry techniques, including LC/MS instrumentation and specialized research software
  • Member of the Weather Modification Association with expertise in ice nucleating particle research

Daniel Martin, PhD

Technical Industry Advisor

  • President/CEO of Pluvium, LLC, specializing in weather enhancement and precision aerial application technologies
  • Retired Research Engineer with USDA-ARS with expertise in aerial application technology
  • Holds a patent for an aerial electrostatic system for weather modification (2021)
  • Published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and delivered more than 200 technical presentations internationally
  • PhD in Engineering Science from Louisiana State University
  • Leads international efforts to advance the spray drone industry and unmanned aerial application systems

Tom DeFelice, PhD

Technical Industry Advisor

  • Expert in atmospheric-ecosystem solutions using observational and technology systems
  • Over 30 years of experience in atmospheric physics/chemistry, cloud systems, and aerosol interactions
  • Director/Program Manager for science technology, and engineering projects spanning 20+ years
  • Extensive experience with cloud seeding technologies and atmospheric water management science
  • Holds patents for using cloud seeding technologies via various applications, materials, platforms, and strategies

Jeff Chagnon, PhD

Senior Meteorologist

  • Faculty member in Atmospheric Science at Florida State University and Meteorology Undergraduate Program Director
  • Former Research Fellow at the University of Reading (UK), National Centre for Atmospheric Science
  • PhD in Meteorology from Pennsylvania State University with expertise in atmospheric dynamics and numerical weather prediction
  • Author of 25+ peer-reviewed scientific articles and delivered 100+ presentations at national and international scientific meetings
  • Over 20 years of experience in atmospheric modeling, weather and climate analysis, and geophysical data analysis
  • Recipient of Florida State University Teaching Award

Farren Hiscutt

Technical Industry Advisor

  • Founder of Electronic Systems Development (ESD) specializing in weather radar systems, cloud seeding aircraft telemetry, and meteorological technology
  • Over 40+ years of experience in weather modification, working on projects worldwide
  • Extensive client base across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia, including partnership with North West University in South Africa
  • Expert in cloud seeding aircraft telemetry systems, sensors, data systems, and remote monitoring for weather stations
  • Recent collaboration on a major project to deliver instrumented cloud seeding aircraft to the UAE
  • Chairman of the International Committee of the Weather Modification Association (WMA)

Arquímedes Ruiz-Columbié, PhD

Meteorological Advisor

  • Senior Lecturer at Texas Tech University with PhD in Atmospheric Sciences specializing in boundary layer meteorology
  • President of Active Influence and Scientific Management, providing weather modification consulting services
  • Former Research Scientist with Texas Weather Modification Association, conducting cloud seeding operations and training meteorologists
  • Co-inventor of patented Aerial Electrostatic System for Weather Modification with USDA ARS
  • Author of multiple textbooks and numerous peer-reviewed publications on atmospheric sciences and weather modification
  • Extensive international consulting experience with weather modification projects in Chile and Argentina

Binod Pokharel, PhD

Technical Advisor

  • Research Faculty at Utah State University and Associate Professor at Tribhuvan University, Nepal
  • PhD and MS in Atmospheric Science from the University of Wyoming, with over 25 years of experience in meteorology and climate research
  • Specialist in cloud seeding, aerosol, and precipitation processes with expertise in extreme weather and climate
  • Led multiple winter orographic cloud seeding projects in Utah and contributed to field campaigns in Wyoming, Utah, and India
  • Established cloud seeding research programs in Utah and published numerous peer-reviewed publications on glaciogenic seeding impacts
  • First recipient of the North American Weather Modification Council (NAWMC) Scholarship

Harry You

Chairman of the Board

  • Over 150 M&A transactions and raised hundreds of billions in total capital
  • Played a key role in structuring Dell’s $67Bn buyout of EMC as EMC’s executive vice president
  • Significant shareholder value creation at EMC, Oracle, Accenture, Korn Ferry and Broadcom
  • Director on Board for Broadcom (Member of Executive Committee), Coupang, lonQ
  • Deep banking & capital markets expertise

Lyman Dickerson

Board Director

  • Over 30 years of operating experience in the water industry
  • Founder of Ecolochem, a provider of outsourced industrial water treatment services for a wide range of industries including power, refining, chemical, pulp and
    paper, automotive, electronics and pharmaceuticals
  • Sold Ecolochem to lonics in 2003 which was ultimately acquired by General Electric

Chris Riley

Board Director

  • Over three decades of experience across various technology sectors: IT, Cloud, Security, Automation and Al
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth, gross margin expansion, ecosystem partnerships and fostering lasting customer relationships
  • Led Dell’s $20B+ Americas business through one of the largest and most successful technology acquisitions of all time
  • Visionary approach to driving a company’s growth and innovation

Alexandra Steele

Board Director

  • Member of The American Meteorological Society since 1998 and was issued the AMS Seal of Approval in 1999
  • Emmy nominated broadcast meteorologist with over 20 years of experience
  • Worked at The Weather Channel for over 10 years anchoring their prime-time evening program
  • Worked at both the network and local affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN
  • Climate specialist with an emphasis on climate communication and adaptation

Marc Peperzak

Board Director

  • Executive Chairman & Founder of Aurora Organic Dairy, the nation’s leading organic private-label dairy supplier
  • Founded Aurora Dairy Corporation in 1976, which became one of the largest dairy operators in the United States
  • Co-founder and active Chairman of Horizon Organic Dairy, the nation’s leading branded organic dairy producer
  • International dairy industry consultant with experience in Oman, Pakistan, Iran, Mexico, Belize and Russia
  • Founding director of First Bank of Idaho, GF&C and Headwaters MB

Bob Reardon

Board Director

  • Chief Executive Officer of ISG, a nationally recognized provider of Medical Management, Clinical, Investigative, and Record Management Solutions for the insurance industry
  • Led strategic expansion of ISG’s service offerings, technological advancements, and geographic presence throughout the United States
  • Built ISG into a major organization with 1,750 employees, 1,000 field investigators, and partnerships with over 18,000 medical providers.
  • Instrumental in transforming ISG into a nationally recognized brand in the insurance industry over the past decade
  • Actively contributes to various non-profit organizations, youth sports, hospitals, and cancer centers

Paul Dacier

Strategic Advisor

  • Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, focusing on Corporate Governance Litigation and Crisis Law
  • Chairman of the Board at AerCap Holdings N.V., the world’s largest commercial aircraft leasing company
  • Former Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Indigo Agriculture, increasing issued patents from 13 to 179
  • Built EMC Corporation’s legal department from a single lawyer to 120 professionals across 86 countries during 26-year tenure
  • Board Member at Progress Software (NASDAQ: PRGS)
  • Previously served as Chair of Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission, resulting in appointment of 262 judges

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