Speakers
Courtney Hamp
Workshop Sessions
Every charter school has dedicated people spending hours pulling reports, tracking special education deadlines, identifying students at risk of leaving, and matching students with teachers. Much of that work involves sorting through spreadsheets, student information systems, and inboxes. That's the grunt work AI should be handling so staff can focus on students.
Courtney Hamp is the founder of Opichi LLC, where he serves as an AI integrator and fractional CTO, helping schools and organizations turn AI potential into practical results. He specializes in designing and implementing integrated AI systems, modernizing technology infrastructure, and guiding leadership teams through AI strategy. Combining hands-on engineering with strategic advisory, Courtney helps organizations move beyond generic tools and experiments to build adaptive, trustworthy solutions that deliver measurable impact.
Tim Allard is an AI product engineering leader who builds intuitive, user-centered products and platforms used by consumer and developer communities. His work spans emerging technologies, including AI and blockchain, with contributions to platforms such as Disney Pinnacle, NBA Top Shot, and zkSync. Tim has delivered innovative products ranging from zk-rollup wallets and AI-powered insights to developer platforms and incentive systems. He specializes in taking products from concept to launch, rapid prototyping, platform architecture, developer experience, and incentive design, translating complex technical challenges into accessible experiences that deliver meaningful results.