Who Are We?
The Bahamian Developers Association was formed to foster an environment for technology enthusiasts and business persons alike. Following that pursuit, the Nassau Technology annual conference came to fruition. Despite 2021 being our inaugural edition, there will definitely be more to come.
The primary purpose of the conference this year is to gather individuals from various sectors to create a larger and more integrated community, whilst also facilitating connections, learning new ideas, and investing in said ideas.
Our topic this year is “The state of technology in The Bahamas“ and our speakers will provide prospectives from their respective industries.
During the conference, we will:
- Discuss challenges and outline strategies and ideas that will aid in the advancements of our nation.
- Connect entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, service providers, tech enthusiasts, key decision makers, and others of similar nature.
- Provide a platform to discuss trends in telecommunications, digital identity, 5G, artificial intelligence, and automation.
Speakers
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Tyrhonda Knowles-Glinton
Project Manager - OPM
Speaker
Tyrhonda is a certified Youth Leader, IT Professional and Trainer. Professionally she serves as a project lead for a number of digitization projects in the public sector. Tyrhonda is an advocate for youth empowerment, STEM education and entrepreneurship. After realizing the gender and skill gap in science, technology, engineering and math in The Bahamas, she founded FEM STEM Bahamas, a non for profit organization whose mission is to expose, educate and equip high school girls to become science, technology, and engineering and mathematics leaders.
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Dwayne A. Davis
CIO - CBL Group of Companies
Speaker
Dwayne is an Executive technology professional with more than thirty (30) years of experience in the industry. His technology career began in 1993 from humble beginnings as a network technician at The Royal Bank of Canada. Since then he has held high level positions at RBC, JP Morgan, Citibank, Abaco Markets, UBS, BTC, and recently spearheaded the buildout of the BeAliv cellular network. In 2011 he started his own business Bay Shore Solutions Group, a full-service technology solutions provider, with clients such as Atlantis, The Bahamas Government and offshore private banking clients.
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Kimwood Mott
Project Manager - Central Bank of The Bahamas
Speaker
Kimwood is the project manager for digital currency implementation at the Central Bank of The Bahamas. In this capacity, he is tasked with improving the domestic payments space and driving the national adoption of the Sand Dollar digital currency. The Bahamas has become the first country globally to take this step. Kimwood has over 20 years experience in both the private and retail banking sector, previously holding high level positions JPMorgan, and Cititrust.
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Keith Davies
CEO - Kanoo Pays
Speaker
Keith Davies is Kanoo’s Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Mr. Davies serves as the thought leader and ensures the advancement of its fintech roots is always nimble, agile, and innovative. Working with his team of dedicated young professionals. Mr. Davies also presently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX). For the last 15 years, Mr. Davies, an attorney, has worked at the forefront of the capital markets in The Bahamas, authoring BISX’s rule, which governs the Exchange. He has also held high level positions at the Securities Commission of The Bahamas, and The Bahamas Central Securities Depository.
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Amad Rashad Thompson, PHRi
CEO - Astute Talent Management
Moderator
Amad is a person of value, that values others and adds value to them! He is a Talent Management and Human Resource Professional with more than a decade’s worth of business experience, and CEO of Astute Talent Management, a Talent Management Consulting Firm. Amad has enjoyed success across the Banking, Medical, Gaming, Government, Luxury Hospitality and Food Service industries. Amad is a People Champion, excellence is his standard, and it is with this standard he pursues every endeavor.
