Amos Kibet, 36

Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director

Syntexhnx and Iteklabs

After high school, Amos moved to the Philippines to pursue his information technology (IT) studies and has never looked back.

Sixteen years later, he is a highly sought-after cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology expert.

He has trained the Philippines army, among other national corporations, in digital vigilance. The Kenyan government has also recognised his work in the technology space.

At Syntechnx & iTeklabs.io Corporation, which he co-founded, he serves as Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, leading a talented team to develop pioneering solutions.

"He has trained the Philippines army, among other national corporations, in digital vigilance. The Kenyan government has also recognised his work in the technology space."

Amos holds a postgraduate degree from Angeles City Pampanga in the Philippines as a doctor of information technology and a Master’s degree in IT from Saint Mary’s University in Bayombong City, Philippines.

He works as a blockchain and cybersecurity consultant and educator at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and AMA University in Manilla.

“I am dedicated to excellence in my work in the IT field, spanning software development, cybersecurity (Certified Ethical Hacker), blockchain expertise, and Artificial Intelligence (AI),” says Amos.

Besides managing the company, much of his time is dedicated to education.

“I lecture on blockchain and cybersecurity at two prestigious tech universities in the Philippines. Teaching is a passion and my way of nurturing the next generation of IT professionals,” he says.

As cyber threats increase and become more complex, Amos believes his work is crucial in enhancing the community’s digital security awareness and preparedness. He has four international publications on cybersecurity and blockchain to his name.

Edna Mwenda