Judges

Devleena is an AI-centric, PMP®-certified, results-driven technology leader specializing in digital transformation, optimizing productivity in telecom operations and sales. As a seasoned project manager with 10+ years of extensive expertise in IT Infrastructure Management, Agile Project Leadership, and AI Evangelism, she thrives on driving digital transformation and enhancing productivity within telecom operations and sales.

Her certifications in PMP, CSPO, ITIL, PRINCE2® along with hands-on experience with CISCO, AVAYA, Google CCAI, Salesforce, and Design Thinking equip her with a robust toolkit to deliver impactful solutions. Now on her own entrepreneurial journey, Devleena is passionate about leveraging her experience to create innovative strategies that propel businesses forward. Connect with her to explore how you can collaborate on transforming technology landscapes and achieving remarkable results.

Dom has worked in the telecoms and technology sectors for the past decade providing research on the UCaaS, CCaaS and Microsoft Teams enablement markets.

Cavell Group works primarily with service providers, channel organisations and carriers helping them understand how the market is developing and what they should be doing to be successful.

Elka Dunnette is a Modern Workplace Leader based in Canada. She is tenured in technologies that innovate on end user experiences and enhance workplace collaboration and efficiency. A primary focus of hers is to ensure that technology serves as an asset instead of a barrier.

Her career experience spans various industries, allowing her to bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to each project. She is a former Microsoft alumnus and has served as Executive Leadership on multiple technology-based Non-Profit Boards.

Elka is passionate about empowering organizations through technology and is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Fredrick is an experienced IT professional and currently serves as the Global Head of IT at C|T Group, a leading global strategy consultancy. He has 20 years of experience in the industry and is known for his expertise in IT strategy, digital transformation, and information security.

Fredrick is an active member of several industry organizations and presents at various conferences and seminars. He is highly respected in the tech industry and is often sought after for his expertise in strategy and digital transformation.

Graham Fruin is a senior research analyst in IDC's European Enterprise Communications and Collaboration team. Graham’s primary focus is on the voice, UC&C and contact center markets for Europe. Graham’s work has a particular emphasis on the migration from legacy voice solutions to IP-based platforms and the evolution of cloud-based unified communications.

Kevin Cigler has been supporting MITRE and its sponsors' mission of Solving Problems for a Safer World for over twenty years. In that time, he has been a leader in collaboration technology from his time doing AV/VTC technical support all the way to his current role as UCC Media Architect. His current focus is empowering a hybrid workforce using the latest in collaboration technology for highly effective meetings, regardless of physical location. He has a passion for innovation with a bias for action and has worked with many manufactures over the years to help test new hardware, sometimes before market release, to ensure that they meet or exceed the needs of the end users.

Melody Brue is VP and Principal Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, a leading industry analyst and advisory firm, where she covers modern work and workforce trends. Her focus includes collaboration, communication, productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness across multiple verticals. With decades of experience spanning companies ranging from start-ups to global brands, she is a true operator with a keen understanding of workplace issues and the technologies that impact them.

Tony is an experienced Application and Systems Engineer at BYU-Idaho, specializing in supporting and optimizing Microsoft 365, Zoom Workplace, and Google Workspace environments. In this role, Tony ensures seamless integration and functionality of these platforms to enhance productivity and collaboration across the institution.

With a strong background in systems engineering, Tony is dedicated to implementing innovative solutions and providing top-tier technical support. Their expertise in managing complex IT infrastructures allows them to effectively troubleshoot issues and streamline operations, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Outside of professional endeavors, Tony is passionate about sports, music, and puzzling. These interests not only provide a balanced lifestyle but also inspire creative problem-solving and teamwork in their work.

I am a developer by heart. Always have been. The thing is, I found out I love writing and looking at the bigger picture of product and strategy. I joined the world of consulting and entrepreneurship when WebRTC was announced.

For the last 25 years, I’ve been working in the software communications space as an engineer, manager, marketer, CTO, CPO, CEO and co-founder; changing my viewpoints so I won’t get bored.

Today I help companies simplify communication technologies, creating elegant and effective solutions through BlogGeek.me. I was the Co-founder and CEO of testRTC, a company focusing on testing, monitoring and supporting WebRTC applications (acquired by Spearline and then Cyara). I serve as Senior Director of Product Management at Cyara for all things testRTC.

Elka Popova is an experienced communication technology analyst with deep expertise in market trends and competitive dynamics. She specializes in evaluating product potential, competitive benchmarking, and business strategy analysis. Her technical focus includes unified communications, messaging, IP telephony, and enterprise FMC, with strong skills in market forecasting and assessment. Elka is passionate about helping businesses navigate the evolving technology landscape to enhance their competitive positioning.

Onyinye is a seasoned IT professional and transformation expert, with years of experience delivering IT projects across various sectors. She helps businesses transform and redesign their workspaces for hybrid work. This involves understanding the business's existing infrastructure while gradually assisting them in adopting digital transformation within the workplace.

Peter Barry is an AV and IT technology design consultant with over 30 years of experience in designing and building integrated systems. Having worked across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the USA, he is recognized as a pioneer in the convergence of AV and IT systems. Peter has contributed to iconic projects such as St. Paul's Cathedral in London and the UN Headquarters in New York. He is dedicated to ensuring that every client, regardless of project size, receives exceptional results.