What is BDPA?
BDPA is an international organization with a diverse membership of professionals and students at all levels in the fields of information technology, computer science and related S.T.E.M. fields. Members are actively engaged in serving the community through outreach and charting the future of the IT industry.
- BDPA can help you advance your career in the IT profession
- BDPA offers a wealth of resources to put you on a fast-track to a rewarding career.
- Use our social networks to post technical or business questions, and get assistance from industry experts.
Benefits
Professionals never stop learning and developing their skills to advance their careers. BDPA can help you establish and reach your IT career goals.
Executives
Fortune 500 companies and other forward thinking firms actively participate in chapter events and the Annual Technology Conference. Key executives are ready and waiting to establish a professional relationship with you.
Students
If you are considering a future in IT, or want to learn more about technology, BDPA can help you develop technical skills, introduce you to role models, and open doors to your next internship or first job.
Entrepreneurs
If you provide IT-related services and products, a BDPA membership is a valuable asset. We introduce businesses to individuals with purchasing power. Interact with potential business partners, investors, and employees.
Professionals
Get access to mentoring, professional coaching, certified training, job placement and other valuable resources. Maximize networking opportunities locally and nationally to build the connections you need to keep advancing your career.
Events
Meet face to face with professionals all over Memphis Tennessee. Enjoy the wide range of activities the local Memphis chapter has to offer. BDPA Membership Orientation is every third Saturday of the month. Come see what BDPA is about.
Testimonials
Joining BDPA is one of the best decisons I've made at the University of Memphis. It has helped me with my classes and my career advancement.
Alexis O.
I joined BDPA in 2018 and found a wonderful community of "tech-minded" people. I love working on projects with them!
Camron B.
BDPA has helped me grow so much professionally and has given me many opportunities in my career.
Cody S.
The passion in this organization is amazing. If you are intrested in technology, BDPA is the organization to join.
Marcus K.
BDPA is a warm and inviting organization. I've never felt so welcomed in a tech organization before!
Melaati J.
Board of Directors
Naim Hakeem
Chapter President
Brandon Ellis
Treasurer, VP of Business Management
Judy Lane
VP of Finance
Kareem DaSilva
Member, Past President
DeNisha Malone
Board Member