Meet the Team Behind SpedMic Africa
At SpedMic Africa, our strength comes from a passionate team of educators, innovators, developers, technology professionals, and creative thinkers who are committed to transforming Africa through education, innovation, and digital technology. Our team works with one shared vision — to empower individuals, schools, businesses, and communities with the knowledge, skills, and technology needed to succeed in the modern world.
🚀 Who We Are
We are a diverse and forward-thinking team driven by creativity, collaboration, and excellence. From Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to Software Development, STEM Education, IoT, Media, and Digital Transformation, our professionals bring practical expertise and innovative ideas that create real impact.
Each member of our team plays an important role in building solutions, delivering quality training, supporting innovation, and helping shape the future of technology in Africa.
💡 What Makes Our Team Different
🎓 Experienced & Skilled Professionals
Our team combines technical expertise, educational experience, and innovation-driven thinking to deliver professional services and impactful learning experiences.
🤝 Passion for Empowerment
We are passionate about helping young people, entrepreneurs, educators, and organizations unlock their potential through technology and practical digital skills.
🌍 Innovation-Focused Mindset
Innovation is at the core of our culture. We continuously explore emerging technologies and creative solutions that can solve real-world challenges and improve lives across Africa.
🚀 Collaborative & Creative Environment
We believe great ideas grow through teamwork and collaboration. Our team works together to create solutions that are practical, sustainable, and impactful.
🌐 Global Vision with Local Impact
While we embrace global technology trends and international collaboration, our focus remains on creating local solutions that address the needs and opportunities within African communities.
👨💻 Our Areas of Expertise
Our team specializes in:
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
Software & Web Development
Internet of Things (IoT)
STEM & Digital Skills Education
Data Analytics & Digital Transformation
Media & Digital Content Production
Innovation & Startup Development
Training of Trainers (ToT) Programs
🌟 Our Commitment
The SpedMic Africa team is committed to:
Delivering excellence in every project and program
Promoting innovation and creativity
Empowering the next generation of African tech leaders
Building sustainable digital solutions
Creating opportunities through education and technology
🚀 Working Together for Africa’s Future
At SpedMic Africa, we believe that technology has the power to transform lives, create opportunities, and shape the future of Africa. Our team continues to work with dedication, professionalism, and purpose to inspire innovation and make meaningful impact across communities.
Together, we are building a smarter, more innovative, and technology-driven Africa.
Meet the leadership team
Mat Zalman
CEO
Mat Zalman is the President for Tecnologia overseeing our business operations and premier services including Cyber Security, Network Operations, Global Service Desks, Professional Services and Field Engineering.
Mr. Zalman has over 15 years of experience in mid-market service delivery management for multiple MSPs and VARs.
John Salivan
Founder and Co-President
Mr. Saliva is an accomplished IT leader with three decades of experience helping build industry leading technology-intensive companies. As CEO, John oversees Tecnologia’s strategic vision while driving growth and establishing Tecnologia as the leading partner of choice for mid-market strategic buyers of IT.
Megan Palms
Marketing Director
As Marketing Director, Megan Palms leads with a customer-focused and insights-driven approach to branding, communications, demand generation, customer engagement and partner marketing. Megan Palms is a passionate leader with 10 years of experience that spans marketing and communications at industry-leading organizations.
Caran Hamilton
Chief Marketing Officer
Salivan Dhoe
Team Lead
Carlos Montega
Team Lead
Joe Nickalson
Senior Backend Developer
Anton Thorne
Senior Developer
Kevin Wolf
Kevin Wolf
Megan Oustin
Senior Android Developer
Dan Zalman
Devops Engineer
Javier Morales
Devops Engineer
Our Team Is Here to Support Your Team
With decades of IT experience, our technicians, engineers, business consultants, help-desk professionals and account managers focus on your business and how we can help you achieve business success. With Tecnologia, you’ll have the personal touch and expertise of our team at your service. Contact us today for an initial consultation to learn how we can address your greatest IT needs.