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Winners 2022

January 31, 2023

The BrainTech Awards 2022 ceremony, held on January 31, 2023, was a momentous event that highlighted the ongoing rise of innovation and technological excellence. With each passing year, the level of interest in the awards grows, and this year, we received an overwhelming number of submissions, further proving that the tech industry is brimming with incredible talent and groundbreaking projects. The competition saw entries from across the globe, with more than 2,500 applications received across 19 categories.

The growing interest in the BrainTech Awards is a testament to the increasing recognition of the incredible potential within the tech community. As our founder and organizer, Nina Dos Santos, shared during the ceremony:

«We are thrilled that interest in the BrainTech Awards continues to grow year after year. This means that more people can learn about the talented individuals and impactful projects making a difference in the world. This is our contribution to the popularization of science and technology and to celebrating the brilliant minds shaping our future».


After a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished jury of industry experts, the winners of the 2022 BrainTech Awards were announced in the following categories:
  1. Best AI/ML Product — DeepMind for their groundbreaking work in AI with AlphaFold, revolutionizing protein folding.
  2. Best Cloud Platform — Microsoft Azure for its unmatched support for enterprises and developers.
  3. Best Cybersecurity Expert — Katie Moussouris, for her leadership in vulnerability management and her work with ethical hacking.
  4. Best FinTech Innovation — Revolut for its cutting-edge digital banking solutions.
  5. Best 3D Design Project — Autodesk for their innovations in 3D design software, particularly in the engineering sector.
  6. Best Data Analyst — Kaggle, for its pioneering platform bringing together data scientists and machine learning experts worldwide.
  7. Best Software Product — Slack for revolutionizing workplace collaboration with its powerful messaging and integration tools.
  8. Best VR/AR Experience — Niantic for the creation of Pokémon GO, which blends AR with physical world interaction.
  9. Best Frontend Engineer – Pedro Freitas, for his leadership in architecting scalable, component-based frontend systems using React and TypeScript, and for driving the adoption of clean architecture principles in enterprise applications across the public sector.
  10. Best IoT Application — Nest (Google) for creating intuitive smart home devices that enhance user experience.
  11. Best QA/QC Specialist — Diomidis Spinellis, for his contributions to software quality assurance, including pioneering code analysis research, innovative assessment tools, and advancing best practices for reliable software.
  12. Best Software Development Team — GitHub for its community-driven open-source software development platform.
  13. Most Innovative Tech Project — Tesla for its advancements in autonomous driving technology and electric vehicles.
  14. Best Rising Star in Technology — Katelyn Gadd, for her work on machine learning algorithms in natural language processing.
  15. Best 3D Modeling Specialist — Mohamed Ali Salih, for creating immersive, photorealistic architectural renderings that push the boundaries of visualization.
  16. Tech Leader of the Year — Denys Drofa, Senior Software Developer, for his exceptional technical leadership and impactful contributions to high-performance cloud infrastructure in 2022. Denys led critical engineering initiatives, including a large-scale migration from NoSQL to relational databases, the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, and the optimization of system reliability under heavy load. His work set a standard for engineering excellence and became a model for teams aiming to build scalable, resilient, and efficient enterprise-grade solutions.
  17. Best Contribution to Sustainable Tech Solutions — Patagonia, for its commitment to sustainability through technology, particularly in eco-friendly textiles.
  18. Best Software Developer — Farida Bedwei, for her groundbreaking contributions to accessible fintech solutions in Africa through innovative software architecture and inclusive product design.
  19. Most innovative software engineer — Dr. Michelle Perugini, for groundbreaking work in integrating artificial intelligence with medical science.
  20. Outstanding Team Collaboration in Technology — SpaceX, for the collaborative efforts behind their successful launch of the Starship program and Mars mission plans.

«We are incredibly proud to see the growing impact of the BrainTech Awards,» said the event’s organizers. «Our goal is to continue shining a light on innovative ideas and exceptional people, and it's exciting to see how the awards are becoming a powerful platform for technology leaders and innovators worldwide».

The BrainTech Awards 2022 have set a high standard for innovation and excellence, and the future looks even brighter. The growing popularity of the awards ensures that the most groundbreaking and influential minds in tech will continue to be celebrated and recognized on a global scale.