John Olaybar

 "My experience with SeaFocus was firstly as an observer in the Power of Youth events. Attending those events gave me front-row seat to understand how SeaFocus operates as a genuine bridge between talents, academic research and senior leadership." 

 “Every single project at SeaFocus has given me something: a new skill, a new perspective or more confidence in my own judgement. I also learned how to present findings more clearly, work more independently and support others when projects became demanding. ” 

 “There are so many opportunities for women in maritime, whether in research, technology, operations, leadership, or engineering, and programmes like the SeaFocus’ Intelligence Hunt can be transformational in opening those doors.” 

 "My academic interests currently include maritime safety, search and rescue obligations, autonomous vessels and the legal implications of emerging technologies at sea. These are areas that raise fascinating legal questions and will become increasingly important as the maritime sector continues to evolve." 

"My time at SeaFocus in 2023 was truly remarkable. It exceeded all expectations and significantly influenced my career trajectory. What began as a student project of Intelligence Hunt evolved into a valuable career opportunity for me at Inmarsat Maritime a Viasat Company." 

“Participation in the Intelligence Hunt proved my proactive position and ability to work in an international team, which brought confidence for Varamar to hire me even without professional work experience.”

"Intelligence Hunt filled my empty student's CV with that vital initial work experience that later allowed me to kick off my career in a large global company."

“My time as a Junior Consultant at SeaFocus was game-changer, especially as a Logistics student. The hands-on experience I got, let me take all that theory I learned in class and put it to work in real-world situations. It has increased my love for logistics and SCM.”