Somet Kipchilat is a seasoned technology leader celebrated for his near-decade tenure in shaping groundbreaking programs for major software companies. His expertise spaning digital transformation, building cloud solutions, cloud governance, and product management, stands as a driving force in the tech industry. Currently, as the Head of Product at Poa Internet, he pioneers efforts to provide affordable internet access to underserved East African communities, exemplifying his commitment to closing the digital devide.

Throughout his roles at large organizations such as Google and Microsoft and a number of fast-growing startups, Somet’s impact reverberates.

At Google, he redefined the Next billion Users User Experience Research program (NBU Studios), optimizing processes for engineering teams in emerging markets. His tenure at Microsoft showcased leadership in multiple capacities in delivering tech platforms to diverse industries and audiences and forging impactful partnerships.

Somet’s expertise spans strategic planning, product management, team leadership, and cloud architecture, solidifying his reputation as a transformative figure in the technology industry in africa and across the world.