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Terra Modeling Services

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About TERRA

TERRA Modeling Services is an innovative agritech startup founded in 2023, at the forefront of climate intelligence and remote sensing solutions. We empower agricultural insurance companies, international reinsurers, and other businesses exposed to weather-related risks with advanced data analytics and predictive modeling capabilities.

We transform complex climate and remote sensing data into actionable intelligence, enabling our clients to navigate weather uncertainty with confidence and make informed, data-driven business decisions.

TERRA Staff

We’re a diverse, multidisciplinary team with strong technical and scientific expertise. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives, strengthening our collective ability to tackle complex weather risk challenges.

We’re driven by a shared passion for transforming how industries — especially agriculture — understand and manage weather-related risks, turning complex relationships into clear, actionable insights through advanced analytical tools.

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, our team works from the office daily. We believe the best ideas come from face-to-face collaboration, and this direct interaction is essential to the innovative solutions we deliver.

Meet the people behind TERRA’s solutions: approachable, passionate professionals happy to connect and share their background, skills, and interests.

Nik, Founder and CEO

Nik

Founder and CEO

Started TERRA in 2023 - PhD in Crop Modeling from ETH Zürich, Switzerland - Over 15 years of experience in agricultural risk analysis

Johannes, Lead Data Engineer

Johannes

Lead Data Engineer

Started his career in data analysis in 2020 - MSc in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences from ETH Zürich - Over 5 years of experience in environmental data analysis

Randall, Senior Consultant

Randall

Senior Consultant

Joined TERRA in 2026 - MSc in Agricultural Economics from Oklahoma State University - Over 30 years of experience in crop and natural catastrophe risk modeling.

Beat, Senior Advisor

Beat

Senior Advisor

Joined TERRA in early 2023 - Holds an MSc in Forestry Engineering from ETH Zürich - Brings over 20 years of professional experience in crop and natural catastrophe reinsurance

Paige

Paige

Data Analyst

Joined TERRA in March, 2025 - MSc in Biology from UZH, Switzerland - BSc in Zoology and Statistics with a minor in Computer Science from Michigan State University, USA

Madeleine, Data Analyst

Madeleine

Data Analyst

Joined TERRA in September, 2025 - MSc in Energy Science and Technology from ETH Zürich - BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, Canada

Olivier, Software Developer

Olivier

Software Developer

Joined TERRA in 2025 - Creating and improving software infrastructure to meet client needs