The People Behind the Purpose
We're a multidisciplinary team of scientists, designers, and builders working to make breast milk's benefits accessible to all families.
Team Vyarna
Vyarna is more than a product—it's a movement. Our team blends deep expertise in biosciences, infant health, food safety, technology, and ethical sourcing. We are united by one goal: to create a healthier future, powered by real milk.
Pedro Alvarado-Chavarria
Founder / C.E.O.
linkedin.com/in/pedroalvaradochavarria
B.A. Psychology – M.Sc. Health Care Information Systems
Sales-driven entrepreneur and product designer; 15+ years as software architect; passionate about bio-information.
Dr. Khushbukhat Khan
Lead Researcher
linkedin.com/in/khushbukhat-khan-ph-d-45680063
Ph.D. Applied Biosciences – M.Sc. Molecular Biology – M.Sc. Forensic Science – B.Sc. Biotechnology
Senior researcher experienced in experimental design, qPCR, flow cytometry, bioinformatics, genotyping, metabolomics, and mammalian cell culture.
Igor Mazhitov
Co-Founder / Chief Technological Officer
www.linkedin.com/in/igormazhitov/
M.Eng. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
Systems thinker and platform architect. Owns reliability, security, and data pipelines across our microservices stack.
Gabriela Varela-Urbizo
Co-Founder / Chief Communications Officer
www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-varela1010
Lic. Political Science
Specialist in SEO strategy and UX-driven content. Leads brand voice, community storytelling, and clarity at scale.
Karla Cordoba-Brenes
Co-Founder / Chief Social Architecture Officer
www.linkedin.com/in/muguika/
M.Sc. Community Development - B.A. Social Communication
Passionate about open innovation and collaborative organizations. Designs ethical structures and community governance.
Jazib Jamshaid
Senior Full-Stack Software Developer
www.linkedin.com/in/jazib-jamshaid-165804148/
B.S. Computer Science
A builder at heart—turns complex ideas into reliable, scalable web apps. Ships fast; sweats details.
Tanel Kaurus
Head of AI Marketing Automation
www.linkedin.com/in/tanel-karus-43631770/
Designs and runs AI-powered content pipelines for consistent, compliant distribution across channels.
Taaniel Raukas
Lead Video Content Creator
www.linkedin.com/in/taanielraukas/
B.A. Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Storyteller in light and motion. Captures authentic parent and provider voices for short-form and documentary content.
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