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Gbenga Sesan, an Ashoka Fellow, is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), a social enterprise that connects underserved people-groups with ICT-enabled opportunities. PIN’s projects include Ajegunle.org (a capacity development initiative that connects the community’s youth with training, internship and mentorship opportunities) and MISSPIN (the social campaign that is tackling cybercrime issues in Nigeria).

‘Gbenga completed management training at Lagos Business School, New York Group for Technology Transfer, Oxford University, Harvard University, Stanford University and Santa Clara University. His consulting experience includes assignments completed for numerous institutions, including Microsoft, Harvard University, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Freedom House, Res Publica, Computer Aid International, Heinrich Boll Foundation and the International Telecommunications Union.

Gbenga has been honoured with the 2011 Cordes Fellowship, 2010 Santa Clara University GSBI Fellowship, 2010 Crans Montana Forum of New Leaders for Tomorrow Fellowship award, 2010 Our Common Future Fellowship award, 2009 OAU Distinguished Alumni award, 2009 National Youth Merit award, 2008 OAU Ife EEESS Distinguished Alumni award, 2008 FGC Idoani Alumni award, 2007. He has been profiled as an Icon of ICT in Nigeria.

Website: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria

Dotun Oluyade is a Java software development consultant, with 11 years industry experience in enterprise application development and Software Engineering with a good understanding and demonstration of the Software Development Life Cycle. Dotun has evolved numerous projects from sketchy requirements to full production and mission critical applications in the manufacturing, health, and financial sectors. Dotun has a strong grasp of Java/Java EE, Design Patterns, UML, SOA, and Rich User Interface (Ajax). Formerly heads, Trade Finance Application Development at Oceanic Bank Int'l Plc and Programmer/Analyst at Promasidor Nig Ltd (Cowbell)

Dotun has been developing rich internet applications with JSF since 2006, and has implemented live projects for the banking, manufacturing and health industries. He is currently the chief software architect for PearlSoft Company Ltd.

His skill set traverse the development spectrum – (Java/Java EE, JSF, EJB3.0, Hibernate, UML, XML, WSDL, JAX-WS, WSIT, SOAP, Facelets, JPA, SQL/PL-SQL, JasperReport, JBOSS Seam, Cryptography, ISO 8583, SWIFT MT/MX Messaging, JMS, XHTML, CSS, ICEfaces, WoodStock, Maven, Ant, UNIX, Mac OS, Oracle, MSSQL, Netbeans, Eclipse)

Website: PearlSoft Limited

Founder of I.T. SOLUTION AFRICA and Managing Director Max Depree Computer Institute. Gbenga is a senior UNIX/C/C++ Instructor / Computer Science Trainer with a Masters in Oracle 10g, C / C++ development / programming, experience with High-Performance UNIX Programming, (CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker, a solid understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Modular/Object-Oriented Design, a working knowledge of Systems Programming (threads, sockets, etc.), teaching experience in Business or Academia, experience in the Software Engineering Life Cycle and knowledge of Relational Databases.

Website: Max Depree Institute

Topsie Egbetokun is a savvy business entrepreneur with passion for business, technology, social media, networking and ventures. She has extensive business and entrepreneurial experience in a wide variety of industries and educational background in information technology and certified as Internet Marketer, Social Media Consultant & Virtual Event Specialist.

She is the founder of Business Without Boundaries, a business management company that provides global business support service and solutions to small business and large corporation worldwide.

She is also the mastermind and founded of African Virtual Assistants Network (African VA) which set-out to educate, empower and let people see the global business opportunities in virtual business profession and benefit of outsourcing and partnering with Virtual Assistants to support small business.

Topsie is also the founder of Entrepreneur Buddy that brings small business together to provide business resources and information while networking together.

Website(s): African Virtual Assistants Network (African VA),  Business Without Boundaries

Ceasar Keluro, is a thinker, visionary entrepreneur and an integrated marketing communications professional. Presently, the editor of Businessnews.com.ng, and founder/ceo of iDEASVIBE and working on a cutting-edge projects with immense value.

Website: BusinessNews

C.F.A is committed to helping people become Conditioned for Accomplishments. A writer, trainer, mind-mapper, speaker and coach who focuses on helping individuals and small businesses leverage technology (internet) for increased profit and brand perception. A serial entrepreneur who regularly shares his experience with others so as to inspire, motivate, help them achieve their dreams and ultimately become Conditioned for Accomplishments!

Website: Conditioned for Accomplishments

Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr.’s personal mantra (daily confession) is that "I am Conditioned for Accomplishments" and he urges you to develop your personal mantra today!