Katrina Young

Katrina Young is a Digital Transformation Consultant, Ethics, Governance and Human-in the loop AI Strategist, Futurist, software engineer, fractional CTO and part-time lecturer specialising in ethical, inclusive and sustainable AI. With over 27 years’ experience, she works with startups, SMEs, enterprises and public sector organisations to design and implement AI infrastructure and systems that are commercially viable, governed and built for real-world use. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between strategy and execution, combining technical build capability with leadership to help organisations move beyond fragmented AI tools into structured, scalable systems that drive productivity, innovation and long-term resilience. She is the founder of KYC Digital and leads work across digital transformation, workforce reskilling and emerging technologies. Katrina lectures in business, technology and enterprise, equipping the next generation with practical AI, innovation and decision-making skills grounded in real-world application. She is known for cutting through hype, translating complex systems into clear frameworks, and building AI that works in practice, not just in theory.