International Telecommunication Union
Aminata Amadou Garba is a Senior Technology Coordinator at the International Telecommunication Union. Aminata is also an Associate Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where Aminata has held various teaching positions since August 2013. Aminata is the Co-Founder of GETIC, an Information Technology Consultancy and Services company. Additionally, Aminata has served in leadership roles at various organizations such as the African Higher Center of Excellence and the African Network Information Center. Aminata holds a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from McGill University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Université Laval.
International Telecommunication Union
ITU is the United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States as well as some 900 companies, universities, and international + regional organizations. Today, ICTs underpin everything we do and with the help of our global membership, ITU brings the benefits of modern communication technologies to people everywhere in an efficient, safe, easy and affordable manner. We allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide. ITU is committed to connecting the world.