Joshua Gottschall
Rockville,MD
Summary
Entrepreneur and leader with a proven track record in developing AI-driven living soil farming solutions at Rain Circle AI and Genpharma. Recognized for expertise in innovative agricultural technologies, with notable achievements in advancing sustainable farming practices and enhancing educational curriculums. Demonstrates exceptional communication and leadership skills, driving operational efficiencies across multiple projects. Career goals focus on further integrating technology into agriculture to promote sustainability and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Rain Circle AI
Washington, DC
11.2023 - Current
- Built AI-driven platform suggesting optimal techniques for living soil cultivation & education.
- Currently developing Soil Circle AI, SaaS software that creates an artificially intelligent & biologically complete living soil farm.
- Consulted on University of Morocco, Casablanca curriculum for regenerative farming
Lead Design Consultant
Genpharma
Casablanca, Morocco
10.2022 - Current
- Designed a large-scale living soil farming project covering 10 acres.
- Collaborated with clients to define project goals and objectives, scope of work, timeline and budget constraints.
- Provided guidance to team members on design techniques, tools and principles.
- Evaluated new materials, technologies and processes for use in product development projects.
Founder
TruKind Cultivation
Grass Valley, CA
10.2016 - 11.2021
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including project design, biocomplete soil building and greenhouse execution.
- Specializes in soil building methods & SOPs specific to Dr. Elaine Ingham & The Soil Food Web.
- Planned and implemented crop rotation schedules to maximize soil fertility.
- Recorded information such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels; added fertilizers or amendments as needed.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
Education
Advanced Living Soil Biology & Mycology
Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Feb Web School
Seattle, WA11-2022
Skills
- Teaching students
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership experience
- Greenhouse building & farm construction
- Knowledge in living soil, organic & biodynamic farming
- AI automation
Certification
- Certified Living Soil Biology consultant with Soil Food Web School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Rain Circle AI
11.2023 - Current
Lead Design Consultant
Genpharma
10.2022 - Current
Founder
TruKind Cultivation
10.2016 - 11.2021
Advanced Living Soil Biology & Mycology
Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Feb Web School