About Us
Learn about the association, a community of expert software developers dedicated to advancing the field and making a positive impact on the world of IT
Welcome to the Association of Information Technology Experts — a community of experts in software development, IoT, and hardware development dedicated to advancing the field and making a positive impact on the world of IT.
Our organization brings together professionals from diverse regions, including the United States, Europe, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). We are dedicated to advancing the technology sector across these regions by championing innovation, building strategic partnerships, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the IT industry. We’re equally committed to creating pathways for underrepresented and minority groups to access the IT field through targeted resources, mentorship programs, and growth opportunities.
The Association of Information Technology Experts consists of distinguished professionals who have mastered software development, IoT technologies, hardware engineering, and UX/UI design. Our members are recognized leaders within the technology community who have delivered meaningful contributions to the field. Collectively, they have contributed to more than 30 high-impact projects—ranging from open-source initiatives to government contracts—and have empowered over 100 individuals to enhance their technical capabilities and progress in their professional journeys.
Joining the Association of Information Technology Experts requires more than financial commitment—candidates must satisfy our stringent eligibility requirements and receive approval from current members. Ideally, prospective members should secure at least one endorsement from an existing member. These selective criteria ensure our community maintains its reputation for technical excellence and professional integrity.
We’ve conceptualized and delivered 15 industry events that have convened technology professionals and thought leaders to exchange knowledge on emerging trends and innovations in software development. Furthermore, our members have authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in leading software engineering journals, making significant contributions to technical knowledge.
We take pride in the diverse backgrounds and expertise of our members, united by their passion for technology innovation and their dedication to creating positive change in the IT sector. Thank you for your interest in the Association of Information Technology Experts—we're eager to connect with you!
The Association of Information Technology Experts consists of distinguished professionals who have mastered software development, IoT technologies, hardware engineering, and UX/UI design. Our members are recognized leaders within the technology community who have delivered meaningful contributions to the field. Collectively, they have contributed to more than 30 high-impact projects—ranging from open-source initiatives to government contracts—and have empowered over 100 individuals to enhance their technical capabilities and progress in their professional journeys.
Joining the Association of Information Technology Experts requires more than financial commitment—candidates must satisfy our stringent eligibility requirements and receive approval from current members. Ideally, prospective members should secure at least one endorsement from an existing member. These selective criteria ensure our community maintains its reputation for technical excellence and professional integrity.
We’ve conceptualized and delivered 15 industry events that have convened technology professionals and thought leaders to exchange knowledge on emerging trends and innovations in software development. Furthermore, our members have authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in leading software engineering journals, making significant contributions to technical knowledge.
We take pride in the diverse backgrounds and expertise of our members, united by their passion for technology innovation and their dedication to creating positive change in the IT sector. Thank you for your interest in the Association of Information Technology Experts—we're eager to connect with you!
You can download our charter through the link below:
AITEX Membership
The AITEX membership criteria consist of three categories, with several sub-criteria within each category:
To become an AITEX member, you'll need to provide evidence showing how you meet four of the sub-criteria, specifically one from each of the three categories plus an additional one from either Body of Work or Professional Impact.
AITEX MEMBERSHIP GUIDANCE
If you want to become a member of the AITEX, you’ll need to provide:
AITEX Membership Criteria
Criteria
Impact on the profession of information technology:
If you want to become a member of the AITEX, you’ll need to provide:
- Your membership application form that shows your experience against a selection of criteria set for AITEX membership.
- Your CV or LinkedIn profile that shows at least 5 years of work experience in the IT profession.
- Details of one or two supporters who can validate and verify your experience.
AITEX Membership Criteria
Criteria
- Impact on the profession of information technology.
- Compilation of work or a series of accomplishments.
- Standing in the Community.
- Invention and Innovation.
- Awards.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Governance.
- Responsibility.
- Public Influencer.
Impact on the profession of information technology:
- Inspiring Others: Inspiring and motivating others within the industry through public engagements (speaking, writing, and one-to-one).
- Interdisciplinary: Building networks throughout different sectors to enhance digitalization, IT, and AITEX agendas.
- Policy Making: Supporting and/or delivering policy development relevant to information technology.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Being a leadership champion to promote diversity and inclusion within the field.
- Invention and Innovation: Inventions or innovation resulting in successful products, systems/applications, processes, or practices.
- Entrepreneurship: Creation of a successful IT-related business, charity, or enterprise that benefits society.
- Responsibility: Responsibility for the technical decisions taken and application of excellent practice for a significant area of IT.
Standing in the Community:
Steps Description
Compilation of work or a series of accomplishments:
The membership application form is designed to help you easily present information about your experience against the four sub-criteria you select. For each one, you need to provide a written statement of maximum 200 words.
Your statement (s) for Body of Work should describe your work in relation to the selected sub-criteria, in particular highlighting evidence of your professional achievements within the scope of the IT profession as a leader and influencer.
Your evidence should include:
- Awards: Formal recognition of achievements, e.g., industry award, significant academic or corporate award, Fellow of another institute, chartered status.
- Governance: Member/Chair of important governing boards or committees.
- Public Influencer: Speaker on IT-related topics at major events and/or influential advocate of making IT good for society.
Steps Description
Compilation of work or a series of accomplishments:
The membership application form is designed to help you easily present information about your experience against the four sub-criteria you select. For each one, you need to provide a written statement of maximum 200 words.
Your statement (s) for Body of Work should describe your work in relation to the selected sub-criteria, in particular highlighting evidence of your professional achievements within the scope of the IT profession as a leader and influencer.
Your evidence should include:
- The way your role aids in enhancing the IT industry for the betterment of society.
- The scale of your company or team.
- Your contributions towards the development of a company, team, or individuals.
- The results achieved through your work, such as products, resources, feasible theories, profits, etc.
- How you determine the impact of your work.
- The extent of your experience that has led to the success of your work.
- The publications in which your research has been featured, as well as the number of citations.
- Length of experience working at that level/in that role.
- Specific and relevant roles and responsibilities.
Impact on the Profession of Information Technology
To demonstrate your Professional Impact, your statement (s) should detail your contributions to the field of information technology and the influence you have had. You are required to utilize the STAR technique when presenting your statement for this category, to effectively convey your experience with emphasis on the impact and influence you have had on the information technology profession or community.
Standing in the Community
Your statement for Community Recognition should illustrate how your involvement in the information technology profession has resulted in invitations to share your expert knowledge and experience with others in public settings, as well as awards for the impact and success of your work. Additionally, you may include a URL as evidence to further support your position. This could be in the form of a conference schedule or public register, provided it is publicly accessible and does not require any login credentials.
To demonstrate your Professional Impact, your statement (s) should detail your contributions to the field of information technology and the influence you have had. You are required to utilize the STAR technique when presenting your statement for this category, to effectively convey your experience with emphasis on the impact and influence you have had on the information technology profession or community.
Standing in the Community
Your statement for Community Recognition should illustrate how your involvement in the information technology profession has resulted in invitations to share your expert knowledge and experience with others in public settings, as well as awards for the impact and success of your work. Additionally, you may include a URL as evidence to further support your position. This could be in the form of a conference schedule or public register, provided it is publicly accessible and does not require any login credentials.
Submitting Your Application
When you’re ready to make your application, go to www.aitex.org and follow the "Apply Now" link to submit your completed application form along with your CV or LinkedIn profile and supporter details. Or use a template from the last page of this guidance.
Evaluation of Your Application
On receipt of your application, the AITEX Service Delivery team will contact your supporter (s) to request verification.
After you and your supporter (s) have provided the required documentation to the AITEX team, they will forward your application to an AITEX assessor for evaluation.
Depending on the assessor’s findings, you may be requested to submit additional evidence, which will be reviewed by another assessor.
Upon completion of the evaluation process, the assessor will communicate their decision and feedback to you and your AITEX member supporter.
Typically, the entire process of assessing your eligibility for the fellowship takes around a month.
When you’re ready to make your application, go to www.aitex.org and follow the "Apply Now" link to submit your completed application form along with your CV or LinkedIn profile and supporter details. Or use a template from the last page of this guidance.
Evaluation of Your Application
On receipt of your application, the AITEX Service Delivery team will contact your supporter (s) to request verification.
After you and your supporter (s) have provided the required documentation to the AITEX team, they will forward your application to an AITEX assessor for evaluation.
Depending on the assessor’s findings, you may be requested to submit additional evidence, which will be reviewed by another assessor.
Upon completion of the evaluation process, the assessor will communicate their decision and feedback to you and your AITEX member supporter.
Typically, the entire process of assessing your eligibility for the fellowship takes around a month.
