Dr. Rahul Razdan is a seasoned scientist and business executive who has had significant roles in the world of academia, startups, and fortune 500 companies. In academia, beyond a large range of worldwide collaborations, he maintains academic appointments at the University of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and Institute for Human Machine Cognition. He has a BS (1984) and MS (1985) from CMU and Phd from Harvard University (1994).

Dr. Amber Johnson Avery, the first Black woman to earn a PhD (2019) in Computer Science from Purdue University, is a visionary entrepreneur. She founded The Kidult Life, a dynamic lifestyle brand, and co-founded the JXN Tech District, a real estate development. Dr. Amber also has a BS (2011) from LeMoyne Owen College and MS (2013) from Jackson State University. As the CEO of NextGenEdu, she advocates for bridging the digital divide and empowering youth through technology.

An accomplished technology leader with entrepreneurial and corporate experience across multiple verticals. He has developed products and solutions in diverse technologies from signal processing algorithms to full-fledged IoT applications and more. He comes with broad experience in partnerships, digital transformation and startup leadership.

Rodger Polanco is a senior software engineer. For the last five years, he has been working at AdvTravl as a part of a team which built a website management platform as well as an AI email marketing function. Rodger graduated from the College of Central Florida in 2016 with a degree in digital media.