Richard Govada Joshua is a consulting IT project manager and digital transformation professional with over 12 years of experience across mining, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and global technology sectors. He currently works with Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper Mine, where he contributes to operational intelligence and digital transformation initiatives focused on safety, production optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Richard is actively involved in global academic and innovation communities as a judge, reviewer, mentor, and speaker.