Oleg Ryzhkov

About Oleg Ryzhkov

Entrepreneur and product strategist at the intersection of sustainability, data, and digital infrastructure. I specialize in developing bio-based products, clean energy solutions, and AI-powered platforms that unlock value from waste, regenerate ecosystems, and transform B2B workflows.Currently, I serve as Co-Founder & CTO of AgroNet ZERO, where we are building a cloud-based decision-support platform (BiNG™) for regenerative agriculture. Our work integrates explainable AI, biochar knowledge graphs, and soil data harmonization to deliver prescriptive recommendations, enable smarter sourcing, and support new carbon value chains.Previously, I led platform architecture for a hydrogen marketplace backed by Chevron Ventures and the University of Chicago Polsky Center, and managed energy transition projects spanning PJM, ERCOT, and MISO markets. With over 15 years of cross-sector experience—from commodity trading to circular economy startups—I bring a systems-level understanding of how business, science, and technology come together.Core Strengths- Digital product leadership from concept to scale- Clean energy and regenerative systems (hydrogen, biochar, CCUS)- Carbon footprint modeling (Scope 1–3, LCAs, MRV systems)- Multisided marketplace development- Data engineering, analytics, and geospatial intelligence- Field-to-cloud integration of scientific, operational, and financial dataEntrepreneur | AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture | Biochar R&D | Platform & Marketplace Strategist | Startup AdvisorEmail: o••••••••@gmail.comTableau Public: https://public.tableau.com/profile/oleg2035#!/BiNG Platform: https://soilsync.bio/Core Business Competencies: Startup Development| Product Strategy| Energy Transition| Marketplace| Hydrogen Transition| Carbon Footprint Assessment| Platform Development| Digital Transformation| Business Development| Business Intelligence| Business Processes| Product Development| Data Analysis| Causal Analysis| Financial Analysis/Modeling| Predictive Analytics| Project ManagementTechnical Skills: Alteryx| Python | Flask| Pandas| NumPy| Sklearn| Keras| Tensorflow| R | StatsModels| JavaScript | HTML/CSS | SQL| AWS| PostgreSQL| SQLLite| MongoDB| Tableau| Excel| VBA| ETL| APIs| Data Story Telling| Big Data| Knowledge Graph| TypeDB

Experience

1. Co-founder & CTO, Platform Architect

   Agronet Zero

   Jun 2023 — Present · Fishers, IN, US

   AgroNet ZERO is building the future of regenerative agriculture through data, AI, and circular bioeconomy infrastructure. As Co-Founder and CTO, I’m leading the development of BiNG™, a cloud-based SaaS platform that delivers site-specific biochar recommendations, connects farmers to regenerative soil inputs, and supports input producers with product optimization and marketplace access.Our work spans- AI-powered decision support for soil amendment application- A biochar product knowledge graph built on research and field trials- Strategic partnerships with Purdue University, USDA NRCS, and regional growers- Launch of a pilot biochar production facility in collaboration with one of the largest U.S. egg producersWe\'re bridging the gap between science and scalable field adoption—helping land stewards boost yields, reduce synthetic fertilizer use, and unlock new carbon value streams.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Boot Camp Certificate, Data Science and Visualization

  2020 — 2020

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Executive MBA 2010-2012

  2010 — 2022

• Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

  Bachelor's degree, Computer and Intelligent Systems

  1990 — 1995

• MIM-Kyiv Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management for the Electric Power Industry

  1997 — 1998

Skills

• Asset Management
• Capital Markets
• Emerging Markets
• Business Development
• International Business
• Investments
• Business Strategy
• Due Diligence
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Management Consulting
• Start-Ups
• Valuation
• Venture Capital
• Team Building
• Management
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Development
• Strategy
• Trading
• Investment Banking
• Negotiation
• Private Equity
• Energy
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Modeling