Awaiken

Founder of Builder Bureau, where I help organizations build thriving developer communities and ecosystems by blending AI-driven insights with human-first strategy. I've recently advised a global financial services firm on open-source AI community building and governance, while also serving as Strategist at the AI Institute at Fort Lewis College, supporting its mission to become a hub for rural AI education and innovation. Previously, I was Chief Open Source Officer at Hedera, where I led the contribution of Hedera’s entire codebase to the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust, and Global Open Source Leader at Wipro, where I built a global consulting practice recognized across industries. I've also served on the boards of FINOS, Linux Foundation Networking, and as a Board Observer at OpenSSF, shaping standards and governance for open source and AI. I two decades at the intersection of AI, Web3, and open source, Andrew is passionate about turning ecosystems into engines of growth, trust