Romel Hood is the API Architect and Data Systems Engineer at Groom Venture, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and performance of the ASAH (Alokasi Suara Akarumbi Hadari) platform. A Mechanical Engineering graduate turned data systems expert, Romel combines engineering logic with data intelligence to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient API solutions.

Certified as a Microsoft Azure Data Scientist and Data Analyst, Romel brings cloud-native proficiency and full-stack versatility to the team. His enthusiasm for API engineering and system integration makes him the go-to person for ensuring that ASAH’s backend communicates seamlessly with its front-end applications and mapping interfaces.

From managing authentication flows and data pipelines to optimizing real-time field data capture, Romel ensures ASAH runs smoothly and securely across devices and users. His work forms the digital backbone of Groom Venture’s grassroots data platform, enabling community voices to be collected, processed, and visualized in powerful and intuitive ways.

Romel stands at the intersection of engineering precision and digital innovation—ensuring that every technical component he builds supports Groom’s larger mission: making data accessible, meaningful, and transformative for all.