About Us
The NYC Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP) is New York City’s tech industry partnership. Founded in 2014, TTP is a mayoral initiative built to bridge the gap between City government, employers, and educators to support the city’s growing tech industry.
At TTP, we believe that careers in tech should be accessible to all New Yorkers. By collaborating with industry professionals, educators, and passionate individuals, we create solutions and offer pathways that will change NYC’s tech ecosystem.
The pillars and values that guide our work.
Diversity
We’re ensuring a path to technology education exists for New Yorkers of all backgrounds.
Innovation
We’re partnering with today’s leaders to build creative solutions for the future.
Collaboration
We’re working hand-in-hand with NYC’s employers, educators, and leaders to support tech growth.
Sustainability
We’re building solutions that can be scaled and sustained to partners across the ecosystem.
Local Talent
We’re helping New Yorkers gain access to quality education, leading to fulfilling tech careers.
Authenticity
We’re gathering insight and sharing what we learn with the entire ecosystem.
The work we have done with tech educators and businesses has had proven success.
Higher
Education
Since 2017, the number of tech bachelors graduating from the City’s public higher education system has more than doubled.
Tech Training
Programs
Candidates without bachelors degrees have secured jobs paying 80% higher than the median salary.
Hire Diverse
Tech Talent
There are twice as many Black & Hispanic students in our talent pool as compared to the national average.
Apprenticeships
& Fellowships
After completing the on-ramp period 94% of apprentices have been extended full-time job offers.
Meet Our Team
At the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP) industry partnership team, we believe every New Yorker should have the opportunity to thrive in the city’s growing technology sector. Our leadership team brings deep expertise in workforce development, employer partnerships, training program design, and inclusive hiring practices. Together, we work with industry leaders, educators, and community organizations to close skills gaps, expand access to high-quality tech jobs, and ensure NYC remains a global tech talent hub and leader in innovation.
Brendan Collins - Executive Director
With more than fifteen years across the public and private sectors (including stints in Big Tech and the NYS Governors Office), Brendan is proud and grateful to drive citywide initiatives that connect employers, educators, and policymakers to strengthen NYC’s tech workforce and, with a key goal of expanding access to in-demand tech careers for all New Yorkers. When he’s not working at TTP, he can be found either running in Brooklyn Bridge Park or schlepping his two kids around the city on a cargo e-bike.
Thwiba Eltom – Director of Apprenticeship & Accelerated Training
Thwiba leads the design and implementation of experiential learning and accelerated training strategies that prepare underrepresented New Yorkers for high-growth technology careers. Drawing on 10+ years of experience in project management, program design, and equity-focused workforce initiatives, she builds pathways into tech roles in-demand. Thwiba works closely with education providers to align training with industry needs while expanding access to paid learning opportunities.
Zamira Kamal (she/her) – Director of Employer Partnerships
Zamira leads employer engagement at the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, connecting industry leaders with education and training providers to develop equitable tech talent pipelines. With over 15 years of career in workforce development, talent management, and industry partnership building, she has created programs that increase representation in technology hiring and open pathways into fields like cybersecurity, data analytics, and software engineering. Her work ensures that NYC employers have access to a skilled, diverse, and future-ready tech workforce. In her free time, Zamira enjoys volunteering and exploring outdoor adventures in Queens with her two rescued dogs.