Bertland Hope is an IT Consultant with over fifteen (15) years of experience and training in Computer Science including Database Management, Software Programming and Website and Graphics Design. He holds the BA in Computer Science from the University of the West Indies, Mona and a Diploma in Website Design and Software Programming from the Caribbean Institute of Technology. Mr. Hope is Co-Founder of the Dancehall Archive and Research Initiative and Consultant and Designer for the DHA’s website and associated networks.

His IT Consultancy and work in relevant areas spans issues of Intellectual Property Rights Management, Cultural/Creative Industries and Reggae and Dancehall Culture. He has provided IT Consultancy and Support, including design and management of websites and related media and graphics for four International Reggae Conferences (2008, 2010, 2012 & 2015).