The Founding of FEDTC (2018): From Vision to Movement
In a time when artificial intelligence, data science, and emerging technologies are moving faster than ever, there’s one thing many professionals have found lacking: community.
That realization is what sparked the creation of the Federation of Data and Technology Council (FEDTC) — a professional organization founded to unite data scientists, analysts, engineers, and educators in a space grounded in mentorship, collaboration, and purpose.
Osasenaga Usoh, a data scientist and educator passionate about access and equity in tech, launched FEDTC not just as a network, but as a platform for people who wanted to grow — and help others grow too.
“FEDTC isn’t just about advancing careers,” Usoh says. “It’s about building a community where professionals support one another, share knowledge freely, and lead with purpose.”
Why FEDTC?
By 2018, the tech world was overflowing with opportunities, but also with fragmentation. You had coding forums, LinkedIn groups, scattered Slack communities — but few platforms that offered both structure and soul.
FEDTC is being built to change that. Its founding principles are simple:
• Make mentorship more accessible
• Support professional development with integrity
• Encourage open, cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Uplift underrepresented professionals in data and technology
FEDTC isn’t trying to be the biggest — it’s aiming to be the most meaningful.
First Steps: Setting the Foundation
The early team behind FEDTC has focused on laying a strong foundation in 2018:
• Hosting internal strategy sessions and member spotlights
• Designing the first version of FEDTC’s mentorship roadmap
• Publishing starter content for people just entering the tech field
• Building the website and blog as a knowledge-sharing hub
There’s no outside funding. No big-name sponsors. Just a group of passionate professionals coming together to shape the future of the field — and each other.
The Vision Going Forward
While we’re only just beginning, the road ahead is already in view. FEDTC aims to:
• Launch a mentorship program that pairs experts with beginners
• Host community-led webinars and roundtables
• Recognize outstanding contributors through spotlight features and awards
• Expand into both in-person and virtual training by 2019
This isn’t a side project. It’s a long-term commitment to cultivating a global ecosystem of professionals who believe in growth, giving, and genuine leadership.
A Community Worth Building
FEDTC was founded on a belief: that technology should serve people — not just businesses. That data can be used not just to drive profits, but to inspire change. And that real leadership starts with service.
If you’re reading this, you’re early. And that’s a good thing.
Because FEDTC isn’t just a brand or an idea. It’s a movement. And you’re invited to help shape it.
Visit fedtc.org
Sign up. Connect. Learn. Build.
Let’s move forward — together.