Marcelo Rovai | “I have received so much — now it’s time for me to give back to the community!”
Last week, we shared the maker journey of Prof. Marcelo Rovai — creating greatness from the smallest things. From engineer to corporate executive, and later to educator and open-source advocate, he has always embraced the spirit of lifelong learning while exploring how technology can truly benefit the public. This year at the Greater Bay Area International Maker Summit & Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025, Professor Rovai not only delivered an inspiring talk on how he uses TinyML to address real and urgent challenges in countries across the Southern Hemisphere; he also shared valuable advice for the global maker community in our interview. From hands-on technical insights to educational philosophy and the enduring spirit of making, his reflections offered meaningful inspiration to creators everywhere.
