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The work behind the positioning.
YAVA is a technology engineering and operational risk intelligence firm working across the global south.
WHO WE ARE
YAVA exists because critical systems often don't work the way they're supposed to. Software vendors build software. Hardware vendors install hardware. Cyber consultancies write reports. Nobody owns the whole environment, and the gaps between them are where things fail.
We are a British engineering firm that designs, builds, integrates, deploys and supports the systems organisations actually use. We are deliberately not a consultancy. We do not produce strategy decks for someone else to deliver. We deliver.
Our engineering teams are based in the markets we serve. We deploy on the ground in places most international firms will not enter, including South Sudan, Iraq, the DRC, Lebanon and Palestine. Our work is insurance-backed through Compass Point Assist and operates inside strict UK Bribery Act, sanctions and export-control frameworks.
Across all of it, the principle is consistent. Systems should operate as one environment, not a collection of parts. Where they do, organisations gain visibility, control and resilience. Where they don't, they pay for it.
01 / Practical
Working systems, not slide decks.
Every engagement ends with technology running in production, not a recommendation to hire someone else to build it.
02 / Resident
Senior engineers in the region.
Our teams are based in the regions we serve. Cost-appropriate, locally accountable, available without a long-haul flight.
03 / Integrated
One partner, one accountable team.
Software, infrastructure, hardware, security and 24/7 operations under one contract. Failures don't fall through vendor gaps.
04 / Compliant
Operational in difficult markets.
Active delivery across 50+ jurisdictions, including high-risk environments, with full compliance to international frameworks.
05 / Continuous
The team that builds, runs.
We stay on the system after deployment. 24/7 monitoring, incident response and continuous improvement, by the engineers who shipped it.
06 / Honest
Quiet confidence, not overclaim.
British engineering register. We say what we do, document it carefully, and let the work speak. No exaggerated case studies.
Our Work in the Field
YAVA’s work is built around practical delivery, not theory. Our teams operate alongside clients, partners and local stakeholders across the UK, UAE, India, Africa and other complex environments, supporting projects that span technology deployment, risk intelligence, systems integration and operational resilience.
This section offers a glimpse of the people, places and on-the-ground work behind YAVA.
ENATA Collaboration Discussions
YAVA met with ENATA at Make it in the Emirates in May 2026 to discuss potential collaboration around advanced aerospace, unmanned systems and regional deployment opportunities across the UAE and wider Middle East.
Dubai Airshow 2025
YAVA attended Dubai Airshow 2025 to meet defence, aviation and aerospace contacts, explore regional opportunities and strengthen relationships with organisations operating across complex security and infrastructure environments.
Indian Ambassador to South Sudan
YAVA’s team met with the Embassy of India in South Sudan as part of its work with the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, supporting early-stage diagnostics across the airport ecosystem and laying the groundwork for future system design and phased deployment.
UK-India Roundtable
YAVA joined the UK-India Technology Roundtable in Kolkata to discuss technology co-creation, cross-border talent and infrastructure resilience, with a focus on strengthening practical collaboration between British and Indian teams.
India Energy Week
YAVA attended India Energy Week to meet senior energy stakeholders and discuss how Indian energy ambition can be supported through secure technology, stronger delivery models and practical execution in high-need international markets.
UAE National Day
YAVA attended the UAE National Day reception in London, strengthening its engagement with the UAE business and diplomatic community and supporting the company’s growing presence across the UK, UAE and wider Middle East.
Nairobi Stakeholder Engagement
YAVA was on the ground in Nairobi meeting government, industry and infrastructure partners to explore opportunities across mining, aviation, security and resilient technology deployment, supported by engagement with the Indian High Commission and Kenyan stakeholders.
Juba Field Deployment
YAVA deployed to Juba to support early-stage diagnostics and operational assessment work across the South Sudan airport ecosystem, working alongside local partners, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority and the Embassy of India to South Sudan.
NAVEX Air Rally
Team YAVA took part in the 2025 NAVEX Air Rally, flying a Cessna 172 alongside other aircraft in a precision aviation challenge across East Africa, testing navigation, timing and teamwork under real-world flying conditions.
Mombasa LPG Development
YAVA met with Hass Petroleum to discuss the development of LPG terminal infrastructure in Mombasa, supporting wider work around energy logistics, infrastructure resilience and practical project delivery in East Africa.
Westminster Founder Support
YAVA supported the University of Westminster’s Elevate programme by sharing practical insight with early-stage founders on business growth, strategic planning and building resilient companies in the UK startup ecosystem.
Behind The Scenes
A glimpse inside YAVA’s London office, where the team works through project planning, client delivery and operational coordination across its international technology and risk intelligence work.
Rising Rajasthan Partnership
YAVA attended the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit to formalise its strategic partnership with ELB&T, supporting the company’s global brand development, market positioning and expansion across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and India.
Kolkata Engineering Hub
YAVA’s Kolkata Technology and Innovation Centre is home to its engineering and development team, supporting software delivery, platform design and technical implementation across YAVA’s international client projects.
United Nations Gaza Technology Deployment
In August 2023, YAVA was contracted to support the United Nations (via UNbox) in Gaza with the deployment of technology systems designed to improve fund distribution, donor coordination and support for refugees in a complex humanitarian environment.
Our Leadership
Harry Geisler
Partner — MEA Specialist
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Sumit Dubey
Partner — SEA Specialist
Nick Ismail
Branding & Communications Advisor
Charles Nicolet
Private Equity & Investment Advisory
Kunal Pramanik
Head of Backend & Platform Engineering
Subhajit Ghorai
Head of Delivery & Technical Programme Management
Tapas Maity
Head of Product Design & User Experience
Anirban Pradhan
Head of Application Engineering
Pabrita Mondal
Head of Infrastructure Engineering
Publications & Commentary
YAVA’s leadership contributes to international discussion on dual-use technology, critical infrastructure, IT systems, supply-chain resilience, defence innovation and the changing security environment.
Our work has appeared in respected policy and security publications, including The Strategist by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Global Security Review, Open Forum, and more.
