Mentorship

Mentors will provide personalized guidance, tools, and education to enhance participants’ technical and soft skills.

Mentoring Program

Join our 6-week mentorship program to gain valuable insights and develop in-demand skills under the guidance of subject matter experts. Here’s how it works:

Meet your team

Intergenerational pairs will be matched during the first week and will collaborate with industry professionals.

Learn and grow together

Seniors and younger generations collaborating bridge generational gaps, enhance tech skills, and share wisdom.

Explore your interests

Dive into AI and VR, exploring with industry experts, pitch judges, and companies to unlock innovation, learning, and exciting career opportunities.

Meet Our Mentors

Brad Phillips

Chief Information Officer

Utilize a deep well of experience in cloud computing, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture to lead and innovate within major corporations. Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiencies and implementing complex projects showcases a strong ability to navigate and optimize technological landscapes. Commitment to mentoring and fostering continuous learning highlights a dedication to talent development and team enhancement.

Todd Brinkman

Founder
Main Street 4.0

Leverage extensive experience in business strategy, digital transformation, and operational leadership to drive growth and innovation across industries. Optimize processes and enhance organizational performance through strategic expertise and a proven track record of success. Lead diverse teams and manage complex projects with a commitment to excellence and effective execution.

Farah Bandukwala

Director Enterprise Architecture
USPS

Drive digital transformation and technology innovation with a wealth of experience in IT leadership, strategic planning, and project management. Excel in leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex technology solutions that align with business goals. Demonstrate a strong track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within organizations.

Uzma Ali

Data Architect
Emergency Communications for British Columbia Incorporated

Uzma is experienced and specialized in big data analysis, reporting, and project management. Her big data skillset includes HBase, Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark, Python, and Amazon Redshift. She is proficient in machine learning tools such as R, Weka, and Matlab, and skilled in relational databases including MS SQL Server 2014, Oracle 10G & prior, and DB2. Uzma is adept in reporting systems like MS SQL Analysis, Integration & Reporting Services, Tableau, Jet Reports, and Power BI. She is also proficient in programming languages such as Java, ASP.Net, ColdFusion, and Perl, and uses IDEs like PyCharm, MS Visual Studio, and R Studio.