Meet TownshipTech hackathon judges: Tyrone Adams

We are excited to announce the finalists for the Increased Connectivity theme of the TownshipTech hackathon and pitch competition:

Congrats to Team Cyberspace and Team Tech Innovators!

 

Each team has been assigned a coach who will take ownership of their own category (theme) and coaching – so their two teams will compete against each other for the winning pitch.

 

The Increased Connectivity teams will be under the coaching leadership of Tyrone Adams from Skywalk Innovations.

 

Tyrone is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skywalk Innovations, a technology partner founded in January 2014. Passionate about building Africa’s premier Global Technology firm. Tyrone Adams enjoys connecting with individuals and providing opportunities to the next group of entrepreneurs.

 

After graduating in software development at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Tyrone worked for WorkPool as a Junior Software Developer then Chief Technology Officer at Molecule Software and Facility Rep. Tyrone has also doubled up as a mentor at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, RLABS Science and Technology as well as an advisory counsel member at CPUT. Tyrone has also been named the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Technology Sector.

 

He is passionate about tech startups and would like aspiring tech founders that need guidance and assistance around technology, teams and sales to book a free sessions with him.

 

Fiona Tabraham

Fiona Tabraham is a strategic workforce development expert with a career founded on a resolute commitment to inclusivity, talent nurturing, and societal impact. Chief Executive of CAPACITI Digital Career Accelerator, Fiona’s passion for equity has charted pathways across numerous organisations, guiding bespoke Talent Initiatives, Future Leadership Development Programs, and transformative Career Pathway Development. Her tenure at Network Rail bore inclusive talent strategies, STEM advocacy, and innovative Graduate, Apprentice, and Internship initiatives. A trusted partner to a number of governmental, corporate and impact driven entities, Fiona empowers individuals and organisations, fostering diverse recruitment practices and innovative talent strategies. Fiona’s impact transcends the tech sector, positioning her as a leading voice for inclusive digital career initiatives.