Dede has worked with international organizations (CIFOR, UNDP and UNOPS),  local governments (ICCTF Bappenas, BRG and BPDLH), and private sectors (PT. Annisa Surya Kencana) to develop and implement carbon projects on wetlands funded by international and private donors. His expertise lies in forest assessment and monitoring, especially in carbon and emission. Dede graduated from Bogor Agricultural Institute, where he received Master Degree in Natural Resource Management and Bachelor degree in Forestry. Dede received CIFOR scholarship for his Master Degree’s project and an Awardee for Indonesia Climate Change Internship for young Indonesia Scientist.