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

Ramesh Sannareddy serves as a freelance technology educator and content developer, bringing over two and a half decades of experience in Information Technology Infrastructure Management, Database Administration, and Information Integration. After earning his Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems from Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani, he built an impressive career working with leading technology companies including Intergraph, Genpact, HCL, and Microsoft. Currently focused on his passion for teaching, he specializes in developing and delivering courses in Data Science, Machine Learning, Programming, and Databases. His educational impact is evidenced through his extensive course portfolio, which includes specialized programs in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Machine Learning with Apache Spark, and Python Programming. His teaching reaches over 11,800 learners globally, maintaining a strong 4.5 rating for his educational content

Sam Prokopchuk is a talented Software Developer and Data Scientist working at the IBM software lab in Toronto, Canada. With a strong background in programming and data analysis, Sam plays a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge software solutions and leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex problems. His expertise is showcased in his educational contributions, such as the course Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting, where he imparts practical skills essential for efficient system operations and scripting. Sam's dedication to bridging software development and data science underscores his commitment to innovation and knowledge-sharing within the tech community.