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We are pleased to introduce the world to the Trades Win oral history/career explorations project. As our first guest, we are excited to introduce you to Sina Bahram.

Sina Bahram is currently living in Cary, North  Carolina. He Received his B S.  In computer science in May 2007 from North Carolina State University. He later received his M. S in computer science in December 2011 and PHD in computer science after.In2012 he was  Awarded the White House champion of change presidential award.He Was also  voted emerging leader ship in digital accessibility at the annual  Knowbility Community heroes of accessibility awards In 2015 Sina has also been a part of different professional organizations like AMC/EITP, UPE and co-president of the net users. .Not only that, he was president of the Java users group  Send senior member of Wolfgrid high  performance grid computer group. He is someone that dislikes being bored. He is running prime access consulting which he says provides him a never ending stream of fun, complex, and impactful projects. He is very passionate about accessibility. He speaks to small and large groups and organizations about web accessibility and gives motivational speeches on overcoming obstacles to the blind. He also likes to speak about his current research and how he can help people with disabilities. He says he loves discussing this topic. He has achieved many other goals in life, and is considered to be very successful in champiogning the power of technology to increase equity for people with disabilities.
         
 For more information on today's guest, please visit www.sinabahrahm.com
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