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Mitesh Chotu is an accomplished technology executive and strategic advisor, with over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across Africa and the Middle East. As a key figure in the Digital Academies in Africa (DAIA) initiative, Mitesh plays a pivotal role in driving digital education, fostering innovation, and bridging the digital skills gap across the continent. His expertise spans cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data, and smart infrastructure solutions. Mitesh has held senior leadership positions at globally renowned firms such as Deloitte, Microsoft, EY, and Accenture, where he led large-scale digital transformation projects across industries, including smart cities, mining, education, and finance. His work focuses on empowering African businesses, governments, and educational institutions to leverage cutting-edge technology for sustainable development and economic growth. In DAIA, Mitesh's focus is on aligning digital skills training with industry needs, ensuring that the program equips African youth and professionals with the competencies required to thrive in the 4th and 5th Industrial Revolution. His leadership ensures that the initiative integrates technology with practical solutions, fostering collaboration between African institutions and international technology providers. Mitesh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and is a certified Microsoft Cloud Architect. He is passionate about driving Africa’s digital transformation and serves as a mentor and advisor to various startups, helping them scale innovative solutions in key industries such as agriculture, mining, and construction.

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