Meet the 2024 ATLANTA CONFERENCE Technology panelistS

Yasmin Abdi stands as a distinguished technical advisor renowned for her expertise in the domains of security, privacy, and data protection. With an illustrious career spanning over five years, she has demonstrated her acumen by conceptualizing and overseeing in-house software and security solutions at industry giants such as Snap, Meta, and Google. As a trailblazer, Ms. Abdi played an instrumental role as a founding member of Meemo, an AI-powered social finance app acquired by Coinbase. The technologies she cultivated now cater to the needs of an impressive 100+ million daily active users globally. 

Ms. Abdi's leadership spans across multiple realms, offering thought leadership and guidance to private sector clients in areas encompassing secure software engineering, security and privacy best practices risk management and prevention, and compliance strategy. Propelled by an unyielding entrepreneurial spirit and a profound interest in information security, Yasmin embarked on the establishment of noHack—a government contracting company specializing in cyber solutions. As the CEO of noHack, Ms. Abdi is personally invested in the delivery of high-impact solutions, adopting a hands-on approach to fortify her clients' defenses. Her overarching objective is to furnish clients with an additional layer of comprehensive protection, solidifying her standing as an influential force in the cybersecurity landscape.

Mohamed Rage is a seasoned Product Designer, proficient in both physical and digital design, with over a decade of experience. He has crafted and brought to life products and brands for a diverse range of clients, serving from small studios to Fortune 500 companies.

His achievements include the global launch and distribution of a physical product in over 60 countries. Securing partnerships with retail giants such as GNC and Kroger. He holds three patents and has garnered notable recognition: he's been featured on "Most Valuable Partner," show, was a finalist on Season 8 of "Shark Tank," and received a nomination for Innovation of the Year at the International Somali Awards. 

Currently, he runs his own independent design and development studio."

Ismail Mumin is a software engineer at Bank of America where he specializes in developing enterprise cloud data platforms. In 2023, he graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Computer Information Systems while completing multiple internships at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and U.S. Bank. Ismail ’s passion for fintech helps him solve complex technical challenges while providing efficient business solutions. In his free time Ismail enjoys playing pickup basketball and gaming. 

Hassan Gulaid is a software engineer at Accenture Federal Services specializing in application development in a full-stack environment on all cloud networks. He has a vast knowledge of the technology with programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python. In Spring 2023, he graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science while completing internships at CGI Federal. Hassan's passion for fintech helps him solve complex technical challenges while providing efficient business solutions for Accenture's clients. In his free time, Hassan enjoys playing pickup basketball and gaming.