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Meet Our Board Members
The success of Skillspire Foundation is greatly attributed to the dedicated individuals who serve on our esteemed board. Comprised of experienced professionals and industry leaders, our board members bring a wealth of expertise, guidance, and passion to our organization. They play a crucial role in shaping our strategic direction, ensuring accountability, and driving our mission forward.
Yasmin Ali
Founder and CEO of Skillspire
Skillspire Foundation Board Member
2023 - Present
As an immigrant woman and a minority, Yasmin lived firsthand how intimidating it can be to enter the tech sector. She created Skillspire to break down barriers that preclude women, people of color, and other underrepresented communities from entering the tech workforce.
Riad Chummun
Principal and Founder of Ascend IP
Skillspire Foundation Board Member
2023 - Present
Riad Chummun is an IP professional with experience in acquisition, licensing and sale. Background in Telecommunications. IIT, UConn, and Kellogg grad.
Syed Hamid
Founder and CEO of SOFY AI
Skillspire Foundation Board Member
2023 - Present
Syed Hamid has spent over 6+ years pioneering the no-code test automation landscape, streamlining the process for mobile app developers. His tenure at Microsoft as Principal Engineering Manager honed his expertise in agile project management, shaping robust quality assurance frameworks that have been pivotal across multiple continents.
Nishat Akhter
Data Product and Engineering Leader
Amazon Web Services
Skillspire Foundation Board Member
2024 - Present
Currently serving as a Data Product and Engineering Leader at Amazon Web Services, Nishat has spent over six years driving innovation and leading strategic initiatives in cloud technology. Known for her commitment to simplification, she combines deep technical insight with a forward-thinking approach to data and engineering solutions. Her experience and leadership in data technology and engineering offer invaluable perspectives as Skillspire empowers diverse communities through tech education.