Devin Canaday

Devin C. Canaday is a nationally recognized engineer, education strategist, and transformational speaker who empowers organizations to lead boldly, innovate with precision, and build systems that deliver results. With a career bridging defense tech, K–12 and higher education, and executive leadership, Devin brings unmatched STEM fluency and human-centered insight to every engagement.

A former radar engineer at Northrop Grumman and recipient of the Black Engineer of the Year Award’s Modern Day Technology Leader, Devin holds a U.S. patent for a predictive AI logic model that improves student engagement and success. He’s the founder of The STEMpreneur (and nonprofit The STEMpreneur Initiative), driving initiatives that secured over $1M in grants, trained hundreds of educators, and delivered immersive STEM experiences to underserved communities.

An award-winning business leader and finalist for the US Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award (2022), Devin has supported partners like Cisco, Cummins, The College Board, Johns Hopkins University, and UVA. His book, Designing Minds, offers a practical guide for using the Engineering Design Process to build learner-centered systems and future-ready organizations.

Known for blending technical depth with strategic storytelling, Devin's keynotes move audiences from inspiration to implementation—whether speaking to CTOs, superintendents, or innovation teams. He translates complex ideas into actionable frameworks and equips leaders to design systems that foster team agility, individual growth, and workforce readiness.

Book Devin C. Canaday when your audience needs more than a talk—they need a catalyst for change.