Karl Elad

Karl Elad has 20+ years of engineering and technical leadership experience. Karl holds an Information Technology undergraduate degree from UMUC, an MBA from Georgia Tech and he is a CCIE emeritus. Karl has been with Google for almost 4 years as a TPM leader in Google Technical Infrastructure and Cloud teams. During this time Karl and his team landed various software engineering and network engineering programs. This includes areas in the Google Technical Infrastructure such as the Google B2 backbone and Cloud networking products such as GKE/Anthos Networking. Prior to joining Google, Karl’s professional experience includes being an Engineering director and for two Satellite Operators (ViaSat and Intelsat) as well as an Architect and a consultant with ThruPoint. Earlier in his Career Karl also worked as an Engineer in Sprint and AT&T Managed services.

Adrian Ables

Adrian Ables is an entrepreneur and previous professional soccer player. He graduated with a degree in computer science from DePauw University. His focus is IT but his goal in life is bettering his community through Synergy FC, his own Futsal Club. Adrian want to...

Martin Davis

Martin Davis is executive vice president of Southern Company Services and chief information officer of Southern Company.

Tasker Generes

Tasker Generes is Global Head of Connected Enterprise at ServiceNow. In his role, Tasker crafts ServiceNow’s strategy for the Connected Enterprise leveraging IoT, BlockChain, and AI while also providing executive level advisory to extend the value of service...

Samuel Davis

Samuel Davis is an IT Project Manager and Business Process Analyst for the State of Ohio.

Ryan Wade

Ryan Wade is a unified data analytics professional with close to 20 years of experience. My education, technical skills, and business acumen enables me to understand things from a technical, analytical, and business viewpoint. He has the ability to present complex...

Gene Waddy

Gene C. Waddy is a visionary entrepreneur and owner of Alpha Business Solutions, a minority business enterprise that specializes in providing fully-managed payroll services, IC compliance, and risk mitigation. Gene is also the co-founder of DIVERSANT LLC, the nation’s...

Scot Lindsey

Scot Lindsey is the Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at Eli Lilly and Company.

Shayna Atkins

Shayna Atkins is driving innovation in workforce development and leaving a seat at the table for women in technology. In her role as a product development expert, she has coached and consulted organizations- fortune 100 to startups- in digital transformation. Her...

Karl Elad

Karl Elad has 20+ years of engineering and technical leadership experience. Karl holds an Information Technology undergraduate degree from UMUC, an MBA from Georgia Tech and he is a CCIE emeritus. Karl has been with Google for almost 4 years as a TPM leader in Google...

Rona Bunn

Rona Bunn serves as the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). She is leading the Technology, Services and Innovation (TSI) organization, driving the ITA’s digital transformation; shifting business focus...

Namita Tirath

Namita Tirath is the co-founder, co-owner and Chief Customer Officer of Pyramid Consulting, Inc., a technology company specializing in staffing, solutions and talent digitalization. Since starting the business with no blueprint for success to follow, Namita has blazed...

Diana Caplinger

Diana Lee Caplinger heads the Digital Discovery and Marketing Technology division at Truist.

Aubrey Rembert

Aubrey J. Rembert, a computer scientist in the Content Science department of Pandora Media.

Dorsh Deans

Dorsh is a 'Jamenglican' (JA/UK/USA) singer-songwriter | producer currently in the process of releasing his second studio album entitled 'UI | UX' . As a hybrid UI Developer and UX Designer, Dorsh saw an opportunity to help bridge the gap between minority groups and...

Ken Freeman

Ken Freeman is an innovative strategist with over 20 years of experience transforming technology operations.

Larry Robinson

Larry Robinson, Ph.D., is Florida A&M University’s (FAMU’s) 12th president and a distinguished professor and researcher in the School of the Environment at FAMU.

Jonathan Quarles

Jonathan Quarles is a strategic leader, visionary and change maker.

Kevin Berkopes

Dr. Kevin Berkopes is the Founder and CEO at Crossroads Tech.

Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson is Managing Director and Private Technology Leader at Deloitte.

Valarie W. Mackey

Valarie Mackey is the Chief Executive Officer of WrightNow Solutions. She is a Global Leader in the Innovation, Information Technology, Workforce Development and Social Responsibility areas with more than 15 years of experience. She founded WrightNow Solutions based...

Richelle Moore

Richelle Moore is the Owner and Chief Operator of Restore Counseling and Wellness Services, LLC

Gene Parker

Gene Parker is a highly accomplished Information Technology Executive with a record of achievement in IT Solution Delivery, Business Consulting, Application Development, Product Design, Project Management, Process Improvements, and Enterprise IT Governance. His...

Vincent Shorter

Vincent Shorter is the Global IT Director (Supply Chain) at Abbott Diagnostics Business.

Zackarie L Lemelle

Zackarie Lemelle is a visionary leader who has spent a lifetime using his passion for people, savvy for business, and an unshakable focus on excellence to transform leaders and organizations from the inside out.With over 40 years of experience working in firms, from...

Willie Pritchett

Willie Pritchett is the co-founder of Rack Bunker Data Center headquartered in Indianapolis, IN and has Co-authored 2 Cyber security books: BackTrack 5 Cookbook and Kali Linux Cookbook. As a prominent thought leader in his field, Willie is an accomplished businessman,...

Justin Brown

Experienced Global Information Technology thought leader with experience in embedding and scaling enterprise technologies. linkedin

Cindy Kent

Cindy Kent is an experienced healthcare executive known for her transformational and visionary leadership.

Michael D Robinson

Michael D. Robinson Seasoned Executive / Board Director / Investor Dynamic change agent skilled in repositioning organizations into high performing, results oriented, customer-driven teams that consistently deliver exceptional customer value. Michael is currently Vice...

Helio Fred Garcia

For nearly 40 years Helio Fred Garcia has helped leaders build trust, inspire loyalty, and lead effectively. He is a coach, counselor, teacher, writer, and speaker whose clients include some of the largest and best-known companies and organizations in the world.He is...

Nicole Hart

Nicole Hart is an experienced Information Technology Strategist who has excelled as a change agent, stepping into unknown situations and creating new organizations to respond to changing business needs.

Dwana Franklin-Davis

Dwana Franklin-Davis is the Chief Executive Officer at Reboot Representation.

Jaison Williams

Jaison is a ‘game-changing’ talent management, leadership and organization development executive with a demonstrated ability to take risks and succeed. His execution orientation and business savvy have enabled him to quickly learn new operating models and translate...

Kailei Carr

Kailei Carr is the CEO of transformational leadership development firm, The Asbury Group, and the Director of Information Technology Senior Management Forum’s EMERGE Academy, a first-of-its-kind leadership program designed for women of color in technology. Her...

Douglas Ash

Gary Brantley

Gary Brantley is an innovative technology strategist renowned for his financial acumen and expertise in cultivating productive collaborations.

Jason Riley

Jason Riley is the head of global talent strategy, management and development at GE Healthcare.

Shellye Archambeau

Shellye Archambeau: Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author Ms. Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau...

Ibrahim Jackson

Ibrahim Jackson, has 20+ years of experience in the field of Information Technology.

Mark Martin

Mark Martin aka @Urban_Teacher is an Advanced Skills Teacher in Education and Computer Science.

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