Rav Ahuja serves as the Chief Content Officer and Global Program Director at IBM Skills Network, where he leads curriculum creation, growth strategy, and partner programs. After earning his B.Eng. from McGill University and MBA from the University of Western Ontario, he co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM initiative focused on democratizing access to in-demand technology skills. Based at the IBM Canada Lab in Toronto, he specializes in developing instructional solutions for AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. His impact on technology education is evidenced through his role as architect of numerous IBM Professional Certificates and instructor for over 35 online courses, including popular offerings like "What is Data Science?", "Introduction to Cloud Computing," and "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)." His courses have reached hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide, with "What is Data Science?" alone enrolling over 638,000 students. His recent work includes developing new Generative AI courses and career guidance content for IBM's Professional Certificate programs, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to preparing learners for emerging technology careers

Ramanujam Srinivasan is an esteemed instructor and expert in leveraging generative AI for software development, with a focus on transforming complex development workflows into efficient, innovative processes. As part of IBM's educational initiatives, Srinivasan has co-designed courses like "Generative AI for Software Developers," aimed at equipping learners with cutting-edge skills such as code generation, application architecture, bug detection, and optimization using tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and IBM Watsonx Code Assistant.Through his insightful instruction and practical modules, Srinivasan enables developers to adopt generative AI techniques while addressing ethical considerations, ensuring responsible implementation. His expertise empowers professionals to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, making AI an indispensable part of modern software development.