Upkar Lidder serves as a senior software engineer at IBM, bringing over a decade of experience in IT development, including significant roles in team management and technical leadership. His expertise spans full-stack technology, with a current focus on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. As an active member of the tech community, he regularly shares his knowledge through speaking engagements at conferences and participation in local tech groups and meetups. His technical portfolio includes extensive work with serverless applications, Apache OpenWhisk platform, and various aspects of cloud-native development. After completing his graduate studies in Canada, he now resides in the United States, where he contributes to IBM's developer initiatives while also serving as an instructor for numerous courses in web development, DevOps, and mobile application development using Flutter and Dart.

With over 20 years of comprehensive experience in technology and education, this professional brings extensive expertise across multiple domains including Cyber Security, Cloud Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. Their academic credentials include a Master's in Science specializing in Data Science from Deakin University Australia, providing a strong theoretical foundation for their practical experience. Their career spans both product-based and project-based companies, where they have demonstrated expertise in software development and the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Their proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices has been instrumental in delivering successful technology solutions across various sectors. As an EdTech Consultant, they combine their technical expertise with educational technology insights to drive innovation in learning platforms. Their unique combination of technical skills and educational technology experience enables them to bridge the gap between complex technological solutions and practical educational applications. Their work has contributed to advancing both traditional software development practices and modern educational technology solutions, particularly in areas of AI implementation, cloud-based learning platforms, and cybersecurity in educational environments.