Science
Policy
Product
I am an environmental scientist and agricultural specialist with a strong background in policy and economic analysis.
I combine agriculture and emerging technologies with a practical desire to help address the climate crisis. My work has moved from farm-level field research and policy analysis to carbon-market research, stakeholder communication and the development of public-facing data tools.
- BasedTucson, Arizona — works everywhere
- CurrentlyFounder, OffsetMap & NomadSwipe
- EducationUCSB double B.S. · University of Hohenheim M.Sc.
- FocusData, climate science, agriculture & carbon markets
- Contactgeorgichertkov@gmail.com
Fieldwork → Policy
→ Carbon data
Earth systems and environmental studies
Completed a double major at the University of California, Santa Barbara: a B.S. in Earth Science with an Earth Systems emphasis and a B.S. in Environmental Studies.
Aquaculture research with WorldFish
Conducted quantitative and qualitative research with 39 aquaculture farmers and industry informants in Myanmar's Central Dry Zone. I organized the fieldwork across multiple partners and used household data for financial, cost-benefit and investment analyses.
Future Policy Award
Researched and co-wrote 12 of the 26 policies evaluated for the 2019 Future Policy Award in partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UNDP. The work included expert interviews, public communication and a paper on agroecology and digitization.
Policy and market analysis
At the Higher School of Economics, produced analytical reports and guidance for policymakers on emissions markets, carbon pricing, carbon farming, agricultural technology and transport infrastructure.
Founder: OffsetMap
Lead the full lifecycle of a carbon-offset web application: product direction, Python and JavaScript development, complex dataset management, interactive visualization, maintenance and communication with external stakeholders.
Environmental science at Biosphere 2
Designed and managed carbon-market research, assessed Biosphere 2 as a testbed for carbon methodologies, and translated technical findings for researchers and stakeholders. I also built salsav.org and avsinfronteras.org to extend the reach of agrivoltaics research.
Founder: NomadSwipe
Founded an ongoing travel-planning product built in React Native. I handle the complete product: strategy, interface design, mobile development, backend systems, recommendation logic, maps, testing, releases and maintenance.
Three principles I work by
Start with evidence
Good analysis begins with the methodology, data source and limits — especially when environmental claims affect real decisions.
Translate across fields
I connect public policy, economics, ecology, geography and agriculture so specialists and stakeholders can work from the same picture.
Build for use
A report, map or application should help someone decide, learn or act. Clear communication is part of the technical work.