Bio, projects, my life..

I’m driven by a simple truth: Technology should solve human problems, not create them. If you’re passionate about using technology as a force for good, let’s connect. 

The work is hard, but the impact is life-changing! 

Amicare
Coptek
Scale Drones
Bushman Safaris

Email: martindroruga@gmail.com
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Amicare Inc.

Co-founder & CEO - 2024 - Present
www.amicare.io
Toronto, ON

Amicare is building shared infrastructure connecting community care providers as patients transition between services. Starting with clinic-to-home care, Amicare enables providers to send, receive, route and track patients through one coordinated workflow while generating visibility into capacity, bottlenecks and time-to-care. 

Notable Milestones:

- Partner reach: 30,000+ caregivers, 1,000+ locations and 1M+ end users.

- Scored a 96/96 Innovation Solutions Canada (ISC) Testing Stream score, qualifying Amicare for federal testing opportunities of up to $1.1 million.

- Backed by the founders of Twitch and Guitar Hero

Canada’s AI Infrastructure for care transitions

AI Collective

London Ontario Chapter Lead -  2025 - 2026 www.aicollective.com
Ontario

As the London Chapter Lead of The AI Collective, the world’s largest AI community, I connect innovators, researchers, government leaders, and industry executives to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

My work focuses on:
- Building bridges: Creating partnerships between startups, academia, enterprise, and government to accelerate practical AI adoption.

- Driving Innovation: Leading forums and initiatives that translate cutting-edge research into real-world solutions across healthcare, public services, and enterprise.

- Shaping Policy & Trust: Working alongside policymakers to ensure AI is scaled responsibly, balancing economic growth with ethics, safety, and societal impact.
Connecting innovators, researchers, government, and industry to drive real-world AI adoption and policy impact.

Coptek

Sales & Marketing Lead  - 2021 - 2022
www.coptek.ca
Toronto, ON

In collaboration with Teck resources, supported the reduction of viral spread in Long Term Care, educational, & transportation facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic by working alongside care teams to wrap their high-touch surfaces with antimicrobial copper covers.

Notable Implementations:

- The Glebe long term care home 
- Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
- University of British Columbia
- Simon Frasier University (SFU)
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Vancouver International Airport
Protecting seniors and communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Scale Drones Inc. 

Co-Founder & COO/CMO - 2021 - 2023
Toronto, ON

Supported construction, engineering, oil & gas and wildlife conservation teams improve safety & efficiency using drones and AI technology


Notable Implementations:

- Pioneered drone based bathymetric surveys for municipalities of Brampton and Richmond in the greater toronto area. 

- Pioneered drone based methane leak detection on on-shore oil & gas platforms in rural Alberta. 

- Led the digital transformation of Uganda’s first UAS patrol system by introducing drones with specific patrol routes programmed as part of the ranger. 

- Supported in setting the standard for drone operations across Uganda’s national parks and game reserves.

Improving safety & efficiency using drones and AI technology 

Bushman Safaris

Co-Founder & Growth Lead - 2018 - Present
www.bushmansafaris.com
Kampala, Uganda

Supported the team in winning a bid with the Ugandan government to build a zipline over the river Nile rapids in the Murchison Falls National Park. This project will support communities around the national park. A portion of our revenue is distributed back to communities around the national parks. 


Notable Implementations;

- Won bid to build Zipline over the river nile rapids in Uganda’s Murchison falls national park (on going) 

- Responsible for business development & strategy. I built partnerships with UK & US tour agents and supported expansion of operations across East Africa.  

Building a zipline over the river nile rapids in the Murchison Falls National Park