Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change through time along with society as they served in the Marine Corps, transitioned into civilian life, and raised a family.

Elle has a bachelor's degree in History where they focused on Modern American and Military History and a master's degree in Executive Leadership where she learned how organizations of all types operate. While serving in the Marines, Elle studied and taught tactical and strategic ICT security to active duty Marines. After transitioning to civilian life, Elle has supported two defense contracting firms delivering ICT Intelligence Services to the United States government through contracts supporting the Armed Forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as many others.

Elle loves volunteer work and dedicates roughly 1000 hours of community service each year at a variety of organizations, to include: Girl Scouts of the USA, the Rainbow Coalition, Safe Space NOVA, SMYLE, and the Hive Social Garden, a non-profit conceptualized through her daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award project. Elle uses her skills to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) training courses, provide mentorship to LGBTQ+ youth, and advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through the art of drag.

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change throug... Show more

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Steven Mangra, a Sales Operations Manager based in Marietta, Georgia, epitomizes the quintessence of the American dream. Originating from Queens, NYC, his story is a testament to the determination and success achievable in the United States. As a first-generation individual born and raised in the country, he exemplifies the drive and ambition inherent in pursuing personal and professional excellence.

His professional journey in the SaaS industry is both inspiring and unconventional. Beginning his career as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) without any prior experience in sales, he exhibited a remarkable knack for the nuances of the trade. His rapid ascent through the ranks is attributed to his exceptional talents in various facets of sales, including lead generation, delivering compelling demo presentations, building rapport with clients, and a deep understanding of consumer psychology.

The sales domain, particularly in B2B, witnessed his profound impact as he began to set new standards in the industry. As an account executive (AE), he broke records for the highest number of deals closed month-over-month, a commendable achievement he continually surpassed. His expertise wasn't limited to sales alone; his academic prowess was evident during his college years, marked by his induction into the history honor society, reflecting his diverse intellectual interests and capabilities.

His life outside the office is equally impressive and diverse. A dedicated fitness enthusiast, he finds solace and passion in combat sports. He has participated and triumphed in numerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and competed in Muay Thai and MMA, illustrating his commitment and discipline in martial arts. This dedication extends to his health and fitness, as he is also an avid weightlifter, emphasizing his importance on physical wellbeing and personal development.

In addition to his professional and athletic pursuits, he has a keen interest in financial literacy and wealth management. His comprehensive economic approach focuses on gradual wealth accumulation and fiscal responsibility. He applies his knowledge in navigating investments in real estate and the stock market, underscoring his holistic view of success and the significance of financial acumen.

Steven Mangra, a Sales Operations Manager based in Marietta, Georgia, epitomizes the quintessence of the American dream. Originating from Queens, NYC, his story is a testament to the determination and success achievable in the United States. As a fir... Show more

Dr Rahul Amritraj Youtube link: https://youtu.be/EWybhzDYaHA https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulamritraj

Dr. Rahul Amritraj
Head of Incubation - GIMS | MBA in Health Care Administration - FMS University of Delhi | PhD in Healthcare | Bachelor's in Dentistry | Founder - Manavta Cancer Foundation | Co-Founder - Oral Scope (Funded by Government of India) | MedTech Startup Enabler | Public Speaker in Healthcare and Medical Technology Innovation

As the Head of Incubation at GIMS, I foster medical innovation and support healthcare entrepreneurs, successfully launching Uttar Pradesh's first government-backed medical startup incubator. My expertise in new business development ensures startups have the resources needed for success.

I am a public speaker in healthcare and medical technology innovation, having delivered over 100 sessions across the country, inspiring and educating on advancements and opportunities in the healthcare sector.

As President of the Sharda University Alumni Association, I strengthen alumni relations and facilitate networking opportunities. My professional journey bridges academia and industry, with a commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative practices and mentorship.

I participated as a faculty member at the consultative workshop of the Punjab State Oncology Expert Committee on "Punjab Cancer Care Pathway."

Training and Certifications:

Additive Manufacturing and Evaluation from IIT Delhi
Incubation Operations Training from Startup India at IIT Madras
ISBA Training at IIT Bombay, IIT Mandi
BIRAC Training from Incubation Practice School at Venture Center
Oral Cancer Screening Training from NICPR-ICMR-AIIMS New Delhi
Awards and Recognitions:

Appreciation from the Government of Uttar Pradesh for service in combating COVID-19
COVID Warrior Award from the Director of GIMS
ABP News National Award for Covid Warrior
Watch my journey and connect with me on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulamritraj/

Dr Rahul Amritraj Youtube link: https://youtu.be/EWybhzDYaHA https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulamritraj Dr. Rahul Amritraj Head of Incubation - GIMS | MBA in Health Care Administration - FMS University of Delhi | PhD in Healthcare | Bachelo... Show more

Priyansh Kedia is a software developer from India with a passion for machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is currently a visiting scholar at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in the United States, where he works on computer-aided drug discovery and bioinformatics. He has previously interned as an Android developer at Mercari Japan and as a software engineer at Cisco India. He has more than three years of combined experience in the industry, working on various technologies and developing end-to-end software systems. He is also an active open source contributor and has created several popular libraries for Android.

Priyansh Kedia is a software developer from India with a passion for machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is currently a visiting scholar at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in the United States, where he works on computer-aide... Show more

After successfully building and selling UltraLinq (a B2B, SaaS clinical workflow company), our core team is building a new platform designed to foster a "community of caring" around older adults supporting their formal and informal care teams. By seamlessly integrating into the broader health and social systems, we enhance the delivery of person-centered care, empowering individuals and their caregivers with the tools and resources they need to thrive while filling critical gaps supporting value-based care.

After successfully building and selling UltraLinq (a B2B, SaaS clinical workflow company), our core team is building a new platform designed to foster a "community of caring" around older adults supporting their formal and informal care teams. By sea... Show more

Bill Burton is the VP of Cloud Engineering at Innovaccer, leading the charge in transforming healthcare with innovative data and AI solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Bill specializes in building, managing, and automating large-scale enterprise services. Before Innovaccer, he held leadership roles at Microsoft and Oracle, where he managed distributed engineering teams and spearheaded cloud service innovations.

Bill Burton is the VP of Cloud Engineering at Innovaccer, leading the charge in transforming healthcare with innovative data and AI solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Bill specializes in building, managing, and automating large-scale enterp... Show more

Rajeev Reddy Vishaka is a renowned engineering leader with exceptional expertise in Blockchain, Web3, DeFi, and AI. His transformative influence extends across finance technology and health care. Through visionary leadership and innovative strategies, he has spearheaded pioneering technological advancements, enhancing open financial systems and upholding stringent global regulatory standards. With experience building multiple 0-to-1 products and leading high performing teams across startups, mid-sized, and large-scale companies, his contributions reflect a commitment to driving progress and ensuring robust compliance in a complex, highly regulated landscape. Additionally, as a mentor, judge, and advisor for startups, he plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Rajeev Reddy Vishaka is a renowned engineering leader with exceptional expertise in Blockchain, Web3, DeFi, and AI. His transformative influence extends across finance technology and health care. Through visionary leadership and innovative strategie... Show more

Asha is a seasoned data professional with over two years of experience in Big data and AI. Currently, She's proud to be a part of Bloom Value, a US based AI startup focused on delivering innovative solutions to the US healthcare market.

Asha's journey into this field began as she found the title of data scientist intriguing, but it was working with data that truly captured her imagination. She sees data not only as a science but also as a creative outlet with endless possibilities waiting to be explored.

Within Bloom Value, she often wears multiple hats, including that of Chief Vibes Officer. She takes pride in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment, heading initiatives and events that bring joy and unity to our team.

Beyond her professional role, Asha is deeply passionate about advocating for women in tech. Actively participating in community events and initiatives, she find immense satisfaction in giving back to the community.

Asha is a seasoned data professional with over two years of experience in Big data and AI. Currently, She's proud to be a part of Bloom Value, a US based AI startup focused on delivering innovative solutions to the US healthcare market. Asha's jo... Show more

Scott has a PhD in Geosciences where he specialized in analytics and modeling. He is currently a Sr. Data Scientist on the GTG Digital Experience Analytics team focusing on GCOM Clickstream and Keepstock anaytics.

Scott has a PhD in Geosciences where he specialized in analytics and modeling. He is currently a Sr. Data Scientist on the GTG Digital Experience Analytics team focusing on GCOM Clickstream and Keepstock anaytics. Show more

Kanchana is an accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cybersecurity architecture, delivery, and consulting. She excels in client and stakeholder engagements, delivery operations, and governance. With a proven track record of reducing costs, strengthening customer relationships, improving business practices, and driving profitable growth. She has successfully delivered security solutions that align with business strategies and roadmaps, accommodating various client requirements under a zero-trust approach. Known for winning numerous successful deals, Kanchana is adept at creating secure and sustainable cybersecurity frameworks ensuring robust protection and compliance. Currently focusing on data security and tackling critical data security challenges. Kanchana has technical hands-on experience in implementing end-to-end security controls for client accounts.

Kanchana is an accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cybersecurity architecture, delivery, and consulting. She excels in client and stakeholder engagements, delivery operations, and governance. With a proven t... Show more

I work as a Staff Software Engineer for Streamnative (streamnative.io). I build all sorts of complex full stack applications, from billing systems, to new user interfaces, to distributed systems, microservices, to open source projects. I love digging deep into a problem and being able to work out a solution that is elegant and easy to understand. I have experience in a multitude of languages and technology. Some of my most recent work has been in TypeScript, Python, Golang, C#, Ruby, Node, Terraform, and many front end frameworks (React, Remix, Vue, Angular). I've done everything from mobile app development to DevOps and could help build a startup from scratch or make a new team reach new heights. I'm AWS and Kubernetes certified. I love the outdoors, exercise, travel and coffee.

I work as a Staff Software Engineer for Streamnative (streamnative.io). I build all sorts of complex full stack applications, from billing systems, to new user interfaces, to distributed systems, microservices, to open source projects. I love digging... Show more

Yvette, as the Associate Director at Humana, passionately oversees the delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enterprise solutions. She leads the team managing the Terraform Cloud platform, recognizing security and automation's crucial role in enhancing healthcare organizations.

Yvette, as the Associate Director at Humana, passionately oversees the delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enterprise solutions. She leads the team managing the Terraform Cloud platform, recognizing security and automation's crucial role in enha... Show more

Hello! I'm Nellie and I spend my time talking to people about autism. I left my job at one of the UK's leading autism charities in 2023 to pursue a career in tech, and along the way discovered that not everyone knows a whole lot about autism in the sector I was entering into. In early 2024 I started working as a sole trader, delivering training and consultancy around autism, and have so far worked with multiple tech organisations as well as delivered training to numerous health and social care staff. Talk to me about guinea pigs and you'll bring my neurospicy heart much joy. For more info, feel free to check out www.nellieallsop.com

Hello! I'm Nellie and I spend my time talking to people about autism. I left my job at one of the UK's leading autism charities in 2023 to pursue a career in tech, and along the way discovered that not everyone knows a whole lot about autism in the s... Show more

Beauty industry trailblazer and entrepreneur, Stephanie Luster, has made it her business to inspire others to use their platforms to walk in their purpose. Whether it’s expanding creativity behind the chair, mastering platform artistry and specific techniques, or scaling your business for maximum success, she is determined to provide the tools necessary to assist in creating legacy. Her reach spans internationally, having traveled all over the world educating stylists and consumers on one of the world’s most sought-after topics – hair. 



As President and Director of Education of the Chicagoland based Essations family brand, Stephanie not only handles the day-to-day operations, but she is also responsible for educating a team of stylists and professionals who work on behalf of the brand. With more than 27 years of experience in the industry, Stephanie uses her expertise to propel the brand and stylists to the next level. “My experience with making products (including the chemical compounds and structure), combined with my extensive knowledge of hair come together to make me an expert in the industry. I can analyze and understand both the product make up and the hair's potential reaction to it all at the same time. That's my edge.” She works side-by-side with chemists and suppliers to develop, test, and manufacture products that promote healthy hair.

In addition to product development, Stephanie has a passion for building industry leaders and is dedicated to sharing her expertise to assist stylists in reaching and maximizing their potential. She has worked relentlessly to develop several programs that not only reach back to up-and-coming stylists, but also assist veteran stylists with elevating their brands and increasing salon revenue. Stephanie looks forward to using her platform to continue motivating, educating, and mentoring others while building a legacy for her children.

Beauty industry trailblazer and entrepreneur, Stephanie Luster, has made it her business to inspire others to use their platforms to walk in their purpose. Whether it’s expanding creativity behind the chair, mastering platform artistry and specific t... Show more

Byron is the Director of Developer Relations for Synadia. Prior to joining Synadia, he spent 14 years building software and systems in support of pediatric biomedical research. Outside of work, Byron enjoys running, cooking, yard work, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Byron is the Director of Developer Relations for Synadia. Prior to joining Synadia, he spent 14 years building software and systems in support of pediatric biomedical research. Outside of work, Byron enjoys running, cooking, yard work, and spending t... Show more

Zed Williamson is the Founder of TrackableMed, The Physician Growth Accelerator and The Medical Sales Accelerator... helping specialty private practices, PPMs, and medical device companies accelerate profitable growth. He’s also the host of 2 podcasts, including the Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast where medical practice leaders can hear actionable insights, strategies and expert advice to optimize their medical practice. For more than a decade, Zed and his team have helped 100s of medical practices achieve their business goals.

Zed Williamson is the Founder of TrackableMed, The Physician Growth Accelerator and The Medical Sales Accelerator... helping specialty private practices, PPMs, and medical device companies accelerate profitable growth. He’s also the host of 2 podcast... Show more

A "full-stack" researcher, with multi-disciplinary background, experienced in many fields, from chemistry, biophysics and digital health to cyber-security and computer-vision. With a proven record in large companies such as RSA-Security, as well as several startups Shay gained a significant experience in dealing with many types of data and organizations, often bridging the gap between data-science and development, finding creative solutions to problems ranging from machine-learning and big-data to implementation of machine-learning algorithms under RT/EM constraints

A "full-stack" researcher, with multi-disciplinary background, experienced in many fields, from chemistry, biophysics and digital health to cyber-security and computer-vision. With a proven record in large companies such as RSA-Security, as well as s... Show more

Situated in the picturesque Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Dino Miele is pivotal in the innovation landscape. His endeavors are centered on enabling visionary founders, establishing connections with potential investors, and fostering technologies that drive the growth of startups. Operating out of Niagara On The Lake, his Chief Technology Innovation Officer role melds seamlessly with his enthusiasm for sports such as soccer, hockey, football, and cycling. His leadership style is profoundly influenced by a "give first" philosophy, focusing on perseverance and professionalism, which propels both his aims and his organization's goals.

Dino is the driving force behind the founding of Spark Innovation Educational Centre Inc., a nonprofit incubator, and Spark Enterprises Inc., a for-profit accelerator. These platforms support entrepreneurs in developing and implementing innovative ideas, launching products, and expanding their operations, thereby nurturing a dynamic and cooperative ecosystem geared towards digital transformation.

He also played an instrumental role in establishing the Niagara Falls Ryerson Innovation Hub, a collaborative initiative with Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ and the City of Niagara Falls. His commitment lies in merging the experience of seasoned entrepreneurs with the vibrant energy of new founders, facilitating a collaborative space that supports intergenerational learning and innovation.

In his 38-year previous role as Chief Information Officer for the District School Board of Niagara, Dino significantly enhanced the integration of digital technologies to bolster student success. This position underlined his deep commitment to advancing educational opportunities through EdTech and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), aimed at empowering the next wave of learners and innovators.

Dino Miele's ongoing mission is to transform educational approaches through innovation. He is dedicated to motivating educators and students to embrace new technologies and methodologies that enhance creativity and instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. His vision includes broadening partnerships within the community and businesses to reimagine education and shape a prosperous future for all participants.

His significant contributions to education include developing comprehensive programs supporting STEAM education and enhancing soft skills, promoting essential capabilities such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration among educators and students. His initiatives, including Girls-Learning-Code, Technovation, and Women in Tech, provide critical development opportunities for diverse groups. His Youth 2 Action program introduces newcomers to impactful volunteering and leadership roles, enriching their community involvement.

As a member of esteemed bodies such as the CIO Association of Canada and the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Dino's leadership continues to inspire. He is also profoundly engaged in charitable activities with organizations like 'Socks and Snacks' and the 'United Way,' further reflecting his commitment to social betterment. His future projects aim to extend innovative educational programs to economically disadvantaged students, emphasizing his dedication to societal upliftment.

Through his professional and personal pursuits, such as his passion for sustainable indoor farming, Dino Miele exemplifies a leader who integrates innovation with a commitment to social responsibility. He continuously works to enhance educational outcomes and community welfare. His life and career symbolize a steadfast dedication to driving innovation and fostering significant social and technological progress.

Situated in the picturesque Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Dino Miele is pivotal in the innovation landscape. His endeavors are centered on enabling visionary founders, establishing connections with potential investors, and fostering technologies th... Show more

🔥Meet Jourdan Saunders, a dynamic innovator whose passion for inclusion and accessibility goes beyond the therapy room. With over 10 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, Jourdan has listened intently to the stories of children and adults with different disabilities who feel left out of their communities. This ignited a fire within her to create change and she has been trailblazing at the intersections ever since.

👩🏽‍💻Driven by her commitment to promoting greater inclusion and accessibility, Jourdan founded The Resource Key, an organization that aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities and older adults are fully included in the digital landscape.

🔨As an innovator, Jourdan has developed inclusive gymnastics programs and reading literacy initiatives, and even authored the book Our Reading Literacy Kitchen: Fresh Approaches to Target Reading Literacy Skills. But she doesn't stop there. Jourdan has lent her expertise as an advisor to companies and organizations spanning the digital speech therapy, gymnastics, and culinary industry technology platform, to name a few.

📈 Jourdan's leadership has not gone unnoticed. She was awarded LinkedIn Top Voices 2020: Equity in the Workplace and is the creator of one of the first resource websites for students in Speech Language Pathology. Her SLP resources group on LinkedIn boasts over 20,000 members and she was even recognized as a top 100 Speech Language Pathologist impacting the field.

❎ With Jourdan at the helm, inclusivity and accessibility are not just buzzwords, but a way of life. Get ready to be inspired by this creative innovator who is changing the world one intersection at a time.

🧠 Jourdan has Aphantasia, while she cannot visualize images like others, she has the ability to see connections between ideas and create unique solutions to complex problems using word clouds. As a child, she always had a passion for coming up with new ideas and ways of doing things. It wasn't until later in life that Jourdan discovered she had Aphantasia while writing her book (Our Reading Literacy Kitchen), inside the book are low-cost reading literacy ideas and a program, Design Read Create (drawing while reading).

🪴 Through her experiences, she has learned that everyone has their unique way of seeing the world, and it's essential to embrace these differences to create a better future. Having Aphantasia has allowed her to approach creativity and innovation in new ways, and she hopes to inspire others to do the same.

🔥Meet Jourdan Saunders, a dynamic innovator whose passion for inclusion and accessibility goes beyond the therapy room. With over 10 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, Jourdan has listened intently to the stories of children and a... Show more

CTO, AI, Mental Health

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Laura Briggs has spent 12 years working remotely after marrying into the U.S. Navy lifestyle. She's worked as a director of operations, chief marketing officer, and director of marketing.
Laura has worked with companies like Microsoft, Lawyerist, and TrueCar. She’s currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for a digital marketing agency for authors. She’s the author of 5 business and career books, two of which have won national awards. She’s also a 3-time TEDx speaker and a current doctoral candidate in business administration.

Laura Briggs has spent 12 years working remotely after marrying into the U.S. Navy lifestyle. She's worked as a director of operations, chief marketing officer, and director of marketing. Laura has worked with companies like Microsoft, Lawyerist, a... Show more

Cherese Mbila is an eclectic or holistic therapist who is passionate about inclusion, Black women’s trauma, and therapeutic approaches that embody the mind and soul of each client. As a graduate of Liberty University she holds a Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology and certification as an Equine Assisted Therapist. Cherese has over 20 years of experience in the field and served 13 years in the United States Army as a combat medic.

Cherese Mbila is an eclectic or holistic therapist who is passionate about inclusion, Black women’s trauma, and therapeutic approaches that embody the mind and soul of each client. As a graduate of Liberty University she holds a Master of Arts in Hum... Show more

Hugo is a professional developer and happy R community member. He has developed and maintains packages across many fields, such as evolutionary biology, epidemiology, statistics or reproducible science and contributes to the community via blog posts or pull requests to existing packages.
Over the past two years, he has taken an ecosystem view rather than working on individual packages, and works toward improvement of interoperability and sustainability in the community.

Hugo is a professional developer and happy R community member. He has developed and maintains packages across many fields, such as evolutionary biology, epidemiology, statistics or reproducible science and contributes to the community via blog posts ... Show more

Alberto Corradin is a Data Scientist with expertise in statistics and data analysis, development of mathematical models, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is currently a researcher at Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV – IRCSS, Padova, Italy. He is co-author of 14 peer-reviewed publications. He received an award for the DREAM Reverse Engineering Challenge “Predictive Signaling Network Modeling”, Dec.2-6, 2009, Boston, MA as member of the winning team.

Alberto Corradin is a Data Scientist with expertise in statistics and data analysis, development of mathematical models, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is currently a researcher at Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV – IRCSS, Padova, I... Show more

Soy bioinformático domino conceptos y metodologías de procesamiento de datos y modelado para la realización de tareas específicas relacionadas con la biología computacional.

Soy bioinformático domino conceptos y metodologías de procesamiento de datos y modelado para la realización de tareas específicas relacionadas con la biología computacional. Show more

Non-traditional technology professional with 15 years of experience working within systems administration, project management, infrastructure, emergency medical services, and site reliability engineering. I currently work as a Director of Reliability Engineering for Nike, leading teams responsible for the reliability of Nike's critical digital properties.

When I'm not working, you can find me riding the ambulance, knitting, playing the piano, visiting farmer's markets, and reading.

Non-traditional technology professional with 15 years of experience working within systems administration, project management, infrastructure, emergency medical services, and site reliability engineering. I currently work as a Director of Reliability... Show more

Aleksandra Mitroshkina is an experienced Product Marketing leader with expertise in strategic product marketing, sales enablement, and innovative process management. Working in Product Marketing since 2018, she has built a track record with market-disrupting companies in Open Source (Linux and Databases), Ad Tech, and Health IT.

Aleksandra Mitroshkina is an experienced Product Marketing leader with expertise in strategic product marketing, sales enablement, and innovative process management. Working in Product Marketing since 2018, she has built a track record with market-di... Show more

Yaakoub BERROUCHE was born in Setif, Algeria, on January 12. He received his B.S. degree in Communication and M.S. degree in Networks and Telecommunication Systems from University Ferhat ABBAS, Setif, Algeria, in 2009 and 2011 respectively. With a deep passion for advancing technology, Yaakoub has devoted his career to the fields of wireless communications, machine learning, 5G/6G systems, image processing, biomedical signal processing, and mechanical signal processing.

Yaakoub Berrouche was a research staff member in the "Medical Instrumentation and Signal Processing" team at the Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory (L.I.S) in the Department of Electronics, Faculty of Technology, Ferhat ABBAS Setif 1 University, Algeria. Here, he worked on research projects focusing on robust schemes of Multiple Description Coding, contributing to the advancement of fault-tolerant communication systems.

Yaakoub BERROUCHE's research interests are diverse and cutting-edge, spanning wireless communications, machine learning, 5G/6G systems, image processing, biomedical signal processing, and mechanical signal processing. His focus on wireless communications aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of data transmission in next-generation networks, while his work in machine learning develops algorithms to optimize and innovate these systems. His involvement in 5G/6G systems places him at the forefront of telecommunications, contributing to the evolution of global connectivity.

His expertise in image and video coding is crucial for advancements in multimedia applications, and his skills in biomedical signal processing have significant implications for healthcare technologies. His work in mechanical signal processing showcases his versatility in applying signal processing techniques across various domains.

Yaakoub's research skills include the analysis and modeling of wireless communication systems, joint source-channel coding, and mechanical system diagnosis. He has a solid mathematical background and substantial experience in scientific programming and simulation, particularly with tools like Matlab, Python, and C++.

In his professional journey, Yaakoub has been known for his proactive and motivated approach. He thrives in dynamic environments and is recognized for his integrity, accountability, and business acumen. Whether working independently or as part of a team, he consistently exceeds expectations. His fluency in English and French complements his excellent communication skills, making him a strategic thinker and cross-functional leader with sound judgment.

Yaakoub BERROUCHE was born in Setif, Algeria, on January 12. He received his B.S. degree in Communication and M.S. degree in Networks and Telecommunication Systems from University Ferhat ABBAS, Setif, Algeria, in 2009 and 2011 respectively. With a de... Show more

Niya Brooks has been an innovative beauty professional in the industry for over 23 years. She has a passion for education that she incorporated dividing her time between instructing students at Rowan Cabarrus Community College Cosmetology Department, working with her Vintage Beauty clients, managing backstages at New York Fashion Week and representing brands such as Olaplex, Ardell, Clubman Pinaud, and GiGi. Niya also attended Gardner Webb University pre pandemic.
In 2019 Niya set out to open a school for esthetics and then Covid 19 graced us with it's presence. During the pandemic Niya built the program curriculum to encompass all requirments set forth by the state as well as concentrating on the advanced medical esthetics. In July of 2020 construction began on 700 S. Dekalb St marking the beginning of Shelby School of Esthetics. Within a few months after cpmpletion of building construction we were licensed by the NC Board of Cosmetic Arts and enrolled our first students in January of 2021. Our advanced esthetics program launched summer of 2022 making Shelby School of Esthetics one of the first private school's to offer advanced esthetic training.
Niya’s storied career in the beauty industry includes a multitude of different roles including stylist, platform artist, esthetician, makeup artist, nail technician, national educator, and school director.
As founder and CEO of Vintage Beauty LLC based in now Shelby, NC, she has gained a reputation as a talented beauty professional with superior business acumen. Niya has a passion for education driven by her own personal success with multiple brands and her desire to share her own personal stories and experiences of changing lives through education.
Shelby School of Esthetics has been featured on WBTVs QC@3 as well as in the Shelby Star, Gaston Gazette and Spectrum News.
Niya has been featured in a number of print publications for her work at NYFW for Harlems Fashion Row and numerous Beauty Show Conferences.

Niya Brooks has been an innovative beauty professional in the industry for over 23 years. She has a passion for education that she incorporated dividing her time between instructing students at Rowan Cabarrus Community College Cosmetology Department,... Show more