Jesus Salcedo
OverviewOverview allows farmers and agriculture experts to view their fields remotely through the use of satellite imagery. Overview uses the power of satellite imagery to create NDVI crop health images for farmers. On a daily basis, Overview analyzes the incoming images for the day and provides a descriptive analysis of the crop health change since the last image. If the crop health is having a downward trajectory, the users are sent alerts with a google maps link to get directions to the field for further analysis.Learn More
Gradient Crop Yield SolutionsGradient Crop Yield Solutions is dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity through smart farming technologies. Originally part of Morning Star Company, Gradient specializes in precision agriculture by integrating weather, soil, crop data, and satellite imagery to optimize irrigation practices. Their technologies aim to increase efficiency, conserve water, and improve crop quality, making it easier for farmers to adopt and benefit from advanced agricultural solutions.Learn MoreHello!
I'm Jesus Salcedo,
Chief Technology Officer of Honeycomb Robotics.
I'm Jesus Salcedo,
Chief Technology Officer of Honeycomb Robotics.
About Me
Hello! I'm Jesus Salcedo. My story in technology began at the University of California, Merced, where I majored in Computer Science and Engineering and minored in Management and Business Economics. From those early days, I was driven by a desire to blend technical ingenuity with strategic business insights. Today, I serve as the Chief Technology Officer at Honeycomb Robotics, where I'm responsible for molding our technological landscape to not only meet but anticipate the complex demands of the future.
My professional journey is not just about roles and responsibilities—it's about passion and impact. At Honeycomb Robotics, I've developed "Overview," an innovative application that transforms satellite imagery into actionable agricultural insights. This tool helps farmers monitor crop health, and alerts farmers to fields that need attention due to downward trajectorys in crop health.
Before Honeycomb, I co-founded Gradient, where I was deeply involved in everything from software development to strategic marketing. Leading the creation of Gradient's full-stack website was a defining challenge. We built it from the ground up, integrating multiple technologies and programming languages, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency.
My expertise in remote sensing gave me an opportunity to participate in the Yara Crop Nutrition Podcast. There I discussed the impacts of aerial imagery on farming, and shared how remote sensing technologies can redefine agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Beyond the office, I've collaborated with academia, guiding bright minds at UC Merced to develop a web application for creating NDVI crop health images using technologies like React and Django. This project not only delivered a proof of concept valued at about $30,000 but also paved the way for new research and development in remote sensing technologies.
My technical toolkit is robust, encompassing everything from Python and JavaScript to cloud technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. Yet, what truly excites me is using these tools to solve real-world problems, making a tangible difference in people's lives and businesses.
I invite you to explore my work and join me on this journey of continuous learning and innovation. Together, we can forge technologies that not only drive business success but also contribute positively to our world.
Work Experience
The Morning Star Company is a leading producer and processor of tomato products. Based in California, it specializes in producing tomato paste and diced tomatoes, serving both domestic and international markets. Known for its innovative and self-management business model, Morning Star operates with a high degree of employee autonomy and accountability.
Honeycomb Robotics is an engineering service company specializing in providing comprehensive product development services across diverse industries. Currently they are focused on developing innovative solutions for the agricultural sector, including the creation of a remote sensing application for monitoring crop health.
My Projects
Overview allows farmers and agriculture experts to view their fields remotely through the use of satellite imagery. Overview uses the power of satellite imagery to create NDVI crop health images for farmers. On a daily basis, Overview analyzes the incoming images for the day and provides a descriptive analysis of the crop health change since the last image. If the crop health is having a downward trajectory, the users are sent alerts with a google maps link to get directions to the field for further analysis.
Gradient Crop Yield Solutions is dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity through smart farming technologies. Originally part of Morning Star Company, Gradient specializes in precision agriculture by integrating weather, soil, crop data, and satellite imagery to optimize irrigation practices. Their technologies aim to increase efficiency, conserve water, and improve crop quality, making it easier for farmers to adopt and benefit from advanced agricultural solutions.