About us

American Prime helps farmers and agricultural organizations turn complex data into clear, actionable decisions.

Today’s producers are surrounded by platforms, sensors, and reports that take time to interpret. We simplify this process by integrating satellite data, environmental insights, and advanced analytics into one clear view.

Our platform helps operators monitor crops, detect issues earlier, and act with confidence: saving time and improving outcomes.

Our goal is simple: give agricultural professionals the clarity and time they need to run productive, profitable operations.

  • Our mission

    Our mission is to make life easier for the people who feed the world. We empower farmers, operators, agronomists, and agricultural retailers with clear insights delivered at the moment they are needed. By helping agriculture apply inputs at the right time and in the right place, we support more efficient, profitable, and resilient farming systems.

  • Our vision

    We envision a future where agriculture operates with continuous field intelligence. Satellite technology, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems will work together to provide real-time insights that allow producers to manage crops more precisely, respond earlier to risks, and operate more sustainable agricultural systems.

  • Data Trust & Farmer Ownership

    Agricultural data should work for farmers — not against them. American Prime is built on the principle that producers maintain control and ownership of the data generated from their fields. Our platform is designed to protect data privacy while transforming complex information into insights that directly benefit the people managing the land. By prioritizing transparency and trust, we ensure that agricultural data remains a tool for producers rather than a burden.

Why American Prime

  • US focused

  • Agriculture-first

  • Practical innovation

Our Story

“The idea for American Prime Sustainable Solutions came during the 2014 drought, when I saw how many producers were forced to make difficult decisions with limited visibility into what was happening in their fields. Agriculture generates enormous amounts of data — from satellites, weather systems, and equipment — but most farmers never see it in a way that helps them act in time. Our team believed technology should work for the producer, not the other way around. Our mission became to turn complex data into simple, early signals that help farmers protect their crops, manage resources better, and respond before small issues become serious problems. When producers can see what’s happening earlier, they gain something incredibly valuable: confidence in their decisions and resilience for the future.”

Jorge Celis, Ph.D., Founder&CEO

Our team

  • Founder & CEO

    Jorge Andrés Celis

    Jorge Andrés Celis is Founder, CEO, and President of American Prime Sustainable Solutions Inc, where he leads the development of AI-driven platforms that translate satellite data, weather intelligence, and field-level analytics into actionable insights for agriculture and risk management. His background is in ecology and environmental modeling, with expertise in remote sensing, machine learning, and large-scale Earth observation systems.

    Jorge has collaborated with institutions including NASA, NSF, USDA, and the U.S. Army Research Office, focusing on transforming complex environmental data into practical intelligence for real-world decision-making.

  • Scientific advisor

    Xiangming Xiao,Ph.D.

    Dr. Xiangming Xiao is a globally recognized expert in remote sensing, ecosystem science, and satellite-based monitoring of vegetation and carbon dynamics. He is a Professor at the University of Oklahoma and leads pioneering research using satellite data to assess crop productivity, land use change, and environmental sustainability at regional to global scales.
    Dr. Xiao has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and has led major research initiatives funded by NASA, NSF, and other federal agencies. His work on vegetation indices, solar-induced fluorescence (SIF), and large-scale agricultural monitoring underpins many of the scientific foundations behind American Prime’s analytics platform.
  • Weather and Climate

    Jeffrey Basara, Ph.D.

    Dr. Jeffrey Basara is an atmospheric scientist specializing in weather, climate, and land-atmosphere interactions. He is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and previously served as the Oklahoma State Climatologist.

    Dr. Basara’s research focuses on improving weather prediction, understanding extreme events, and integrating environmental data into decision-making systems. He has led numerous federally funded projects and collaborates closely with public and private sectors to translate atmospheric science into actionable insights. At American Prime, he supports the integration of weather intelligence into operational and forecasting tools.

  • Agricultural Engineering, Advisor

    John Reid, Ph.D.

    Dr. John Reid is a Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with expertise in agricultural machinery systems, precision agriculture, and field-scale operations.
    His work focuses on improving efficiency and performance in agricultural equipment, including machinery design, field logistics, and data-driven farming systems. Dr. Reid has extensive experience working with industry partners to advance mechanization and precision agriculture technologies, contributing practical insights that support scalable field operations.
  • Drone Engineer, Consultant

    Antonio R. Segales, Ph.D.

    Dr. Antonio Segales is a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma. His expertise lies in hydrology, land surface modeling, and environmental data integration.
    His work focuses on understanding water systems, soil moisture dynamics, and the impacts of extreme weather on natural and agricultural systems. Dr. Segales contributes to the development of integrated modeling frameworks that enhance environmental monitoring and decision-making, supporting American Prime’s efforts in risk assessment and resilience.
  • Industry Advisor

    Svitlana Synkovska

    A global agribusiness industry connector, event producer, and marketing strategist. With 20+ years of experience across Europe, the U.S., Asia, and MENA, she leads WIA events, and joins advisory boards of organizations on marketing strategy in agtech and agricultural inputs for global agribusiness development.
  • Cloud Systems Engineer

    Saikiran Kolloju

    Saikiran Kolloju is a Software Engineer focused on solving real world problems by designing and building scalable systems using cloud and data technologies. His work spans software development, system design, and architecture, with a focus on building production grade solutions that reliably handle data from ingestion and processing to delivery.
    He has experience designing data pipeline architectures and cloud native systems, along with developing backend services and APIs that support large scale data processing workflows. His work transforms complex, high volume inputs into structured, usable outputs.
    At American Prime, he contributes to architecting and developing data pipelines, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure that enable the integration and processing of satellite and environmental data.