Technology & Sustainability Awards Judging Committee

Chair:
Oleksa Stelmakh, CEO
Leobit, Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine

Oleksa Stelmakh is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Leobit, a leading .NET, AI, and web application development company with representative offices in the USA, Estonia, Poland, and a development center in Ukraine. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Oleksa has built an impressive career. He started as a software developer and grew into a system architect, project manager, and delivery director, and became the CEO of his own development company, Leobit. He is a recognized AI practitioner and keynote speaker who has successfully led generative AI transformation initiatives in Leobit and for company clients across multiple industries. His profound expertise helped companies implement and use large language models and intelligent automation.

Oleksa is known in the global tech community for scaling IT outsourcing businesses and thinking ahead when it comes to technology and strategy. Under his leadership, Leobit grew from a small startup into a successful tech company with over 170 employees. In 2024, Leobit was honored with a Silver Stevie Award in the Customer Service category of The 2024 International Business Awards, which proved the company’s commitment to delivering outstanding client experiences. Oleksa’s deep understanding of the tech industry makes him a trusted voice in evaluating innovation, leadership, and sustainable growth in the IT sector.

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