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Pioneering the future of sustainable data infrastructure in the Caribbean region
The principles that guide everything we do at GuyaNetix
Explore our key strategies and publications that showcase how AI and innovation are building a smarter, more inclusive nation.
This 10-year national strategy, prepared by GuyaNetix and Optimanova AI, lays out a comprehensive vision for making Guyana a regional leader in ethical and inclusive AI. From smarter public services to AI-enabled healthcare, education, and agriculture, the plan focuses on people-first solutions, workforce development, and sustainable innovation. Explore how Guyana will turn today’s potential into tomorrow’s progress.
GuyaNetix brings together local expertise and global partnerships to prepare Guyana’s workforce for the AI age. From hands-on training and certification programs to secure data-center solutions and governance frameworks, this initiative equips people and institutions with the tools needed to thrive in a digital economy. See how GuyaNetix is building the foundations of a smarter, more resilient Guyana.
Discover how Guyana’s leaders envision artificial intelligence as a driving force for national growth. This strategy highlights bold plans for digital education, round-the-clock e-government services, and infrastructure that empowers communities. With a commitment to ethics and equity, this roadmap shows how AI can uplift society and strengthen the economy.
Our commitment to environmental sustainability goes beyond compliance; it's at the core of our business model and technical innovation.
Dr. Wayne Forde, WAF CONSULTING LLC’s visionary founder and CEO, brings a unique blend of corporate experience and academic rigor to his role. With a doctorate in Business Administration, Dr. Forde is committed to empowering small businesses with innovative strategies for sustainable success. As a former university lecturer in business and a Certified SCORE mentor, he has successfully guided numerous entrepreneurs through the intricacies of business development.
His acclaimed publications, “Strategies that Small Businesses Use to Survive Beyond Five Years” and “How to Grow Your Small Business,” reflect his deep expertise and commitment to the entrepreneurial community. His passion for fostering growth and resilience in small businesses is evident in his tailored consulting strategies, which consistently deliver outstanding results.
In addition, Dr. Forde’s influence extends beyond his professional accomplishments. He is a recognized thought leader, having made significant contributions to the field of business. His insights have been featured in various business forums and conferences, where his unique blend of academic rigor and practical insights have been highly regarded. This ensures that his clients receive comprehensive, actionable advice at the forefront of business thinking.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Forde enjoys auto racing, which fuels his competitive and innovative thinking, and balanced approach to business challenges.
Lyndon Forde brings over 50 years of leadership in telecommunications, specializing in high-availability network operations, switch commissioning, and operational resilience. He has held senior roles at Sprint, Ericsson Managed Services, T-Mobile and Cogent, overseeing 24/7 network operations across the U.S., including major switching hubs in New York City.
In the aftermath of 9/11, Lyndon recalls playing a critical role in retrieving DMS‑250 switch images and journal files, ensuring continuity of switch firmware data in case primary switching routes, including those on Hudson Street, were compromised. This preparedness enabled rapid rebuilds in the event of link failures. (Internal account based on Lyndon’s firsthand experience.)
At Guyanetix, Lyndon leads the commissioning and operations of all data center network infrastructure. His strengths include operational risk planning, switch configuration integrity, and Tier-certified uptime strategies. A proud Guyanese native, he is deeply committed to cultivating local talent and reinforcing network sovereignty across the region.
Richard Kaldenhoven is a veteran Senior Electrical Engineer and Project Manager with over 30 years of leadership in the design and delivery of resilient, high-availability electrical systems for data centers, telecommunications hubs, and energy-intensive commercial operations. He has successfully delivered over 25 MW of mission-critical infrastructure across Tier III and Tier IV data centers in North America and the Caribbean.
His core competencies include redundant power design (N+1/2N), UPS, and BESS systems; paralleling switchgear and utility interconnection strategies; medium/low voltage distribution and energy-efficient retrofits; and compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, and Uptime Tier standards.
Richard has acted as a strategic consultant to major telecom providers in the New York metro area, overseeing complex system upgrades and greenfield builds with zero downtime during transitions. He is recognized for his agility in sourcing long-lead equipment, adapting designs under pressure, and delivering projects on schedule in challenging environments—including off-grid powerplants for island microgrids.
His forward-looking approach integrates sustainability and AI-ready design considerations, positioning him as a key asset in the transformation of digital infrastructure. Richard thrives at the intersection of technical precision and real-world execution, enabling data center developers to meet aggressive performance, uptime, and energy goals.
Wai Keung Au‑Yeung is an accomplished telecommunications infrastructure leader with over 20 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining high‑availability network systems for Tier 1 carriers—Sprint, T‑Mobile, Ericsson, and Cogent Communications—delivering continuity, data integrity, and service‑level excellence.
He’s overseen complex deployments of DWDM, optical circuits, Nortel DMS 250 voice switching, and SS7 signaling. His roles at Sprint and Ericsson emphasized technical oversight of voice and transport networks; at T‑Mobile, he led field deployments of circuit and power systems; and at Cogent, he ensured data center readiness, environmental monitoring, and resilient power engineering.
With Cisco CCNA certification and fluency in English and Cantonese—with working knowledge of Mandarin—Wai navigates multicultural partnerships seamlessly. Now, as a key figure in GuyaNetix’s ultra‑efficient, water‑cooled green data center in Guyana, he drives network strategy focused on uptime, energy optimization, and scalable AI‑era architecture across the Caribbean and South America.
Few leaders effectively blend AI transformation, civic engagement, and strategic business growth as seamlessly as Joe Paul. As Founder & CEO of OptimaNova AI, Joe empowers organizations to master artificial intelligence, optimize operations, unlock critical data insights, and equip their teams for the evolving workplace. His human-centered approach ensures technological adoption is not only successful but deeply meaningful.
Nationally recognized for his innovative voter engagement strategies, Joe previously served as Executive Director of Black Men Vote. Under his leadership, the organization registered over 100,000 Black men, significantly boosting voter participation in key battleground states such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. His groundbreaking outreach methods, engaging men in spaces like barbershops, churches, and digital communities, earned coverage from ABC News, Politico, and the Associated Press.
As former CEO of Byte Back, Joe secured the largest funding infusion in the nonprofit’s history—$5 million—to expand critical AI and digital literacy training. His leadership increased certification pass rates dramatically, from 10% to over 75%, positioning thousands for thriving tech careers.
During his tenure as Executive Director & COO of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Joe spearheaded a significant financial and membership turnaround during the COVID-19 pandemic, generating $1 million in new revenue within 90 days and achieving a 94% increase in membership revenue. His strategic clarity and decisive execution garnered broad respect across both nonprofit and corporate sectors.
At The Stafford Foundation, Joe served as COO, crafting an ambitious five-year strategic plan that drove an 83% revenue increase through innovative e-commerce solutions, significantly amplifying the foundation’s philanthropic reach.
A respected thought leader, keynote speaker, and author, Joe’s published works include Morning Cup of Joe, AI for Good, Beyond Human, and The Doing Good Book. He regularly shares his expertise at national conferences, investor summits, and policy forums, influencing critical conversations on AI, leadership, and social equity.
Joe earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Social Science, and Spanish and Russian from Florida State University and holds a Digital Leadership Certificate from The Wharton School. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Haitian Creole, Joe leverages his multicultural proficiency to bridge global discussions on artificial intelligence, technology and public policy.
His numerous accolades include SHRM’s “HR Hero” Award, Alpha Phi Alpha National Brother of the Year, FSU Alumni of the Year, and the SXSW Innovation Award for Community Service in Tech. Whether advising Fortune 500 executives, mobilizing communities, or championing equity through technology, Joe Paul consistently redefines what visionary leadership means in the digital age.
John is a seasoned executive engineering professional and business leader with over 37 years of experience in the design of electrical systems in the utility, transportation, institutional, governmental, commercial and residential sectors.
The firm John founded is one of the leading consulting engineering and construction management companies in New York with national certifications and projects. The firm has particular expertise and experience in:
• Port, airport and public transit authorities including Ports of New York and New Jersey, LaGuardia Airport, JFK International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Teterboro and Stewart Airports and the New York Metropolitan transit and rail systems. • Large scale traditional energy generation plants and network infrastructure in regulated utility networks. • Large scale distributed renewable energy microgrids serving utility distribution and transmission networks. • Bespoke district microgrids serving energy-critical commercial, industrial and municipal facilities. • Commercial distributed generation, storage and EV charging projects serving major hotels, large residential projects and major banks.
