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

Lin Joyner serves as Senior Instructional Designer and Content Developer at Skill-Up Technologies, bringing over two decades of expertise in IT training and educational content development. Her career began as a Technical Trainer in 1995, later becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer before transitioning into content development and instructional design. Based in the UK, she has developed comprehensive learning solutions across multiple platforms, from classroom training to online courses, working with diverse clients ranging from global IT corporations to local charities. Her recent work includes significant contributions to IBM's educational initiatives, where she has helped develop courses in data engineering and database management. Her expertise spans database technologies, software development, and instructional design, allowing her to create effective learning experiences that bridge technical complexity with accessible education. Through her role at Skill-Up Technologies, she continues to shape the landscape of technical education, developing content for various delivery methods including classroom training, webinars, online courses, and blended learning solutions.

Rose Malcolm serves as Senior Instructional Designer and Content Developer at Skill-Up Technologies, bringing two decades of comprehensive experience in both physical and virtual classroom environments. Her expertise spans content development and instructional design for major technology companies including IBM and Microsoft, where she has demonstrated exceptional skill in creating engaging learning experiences. Through her work at Skill-Up Technologies, she continues to shape educational content development while leveraging her extensive classroom experience to design effective learning solutions that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Her contributions to both physical and virtual learning environments have helped establish new standards for instructional design in the technology education sector.