Stephen Bydawell

Stephen Bydawell is the Co‑Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Kenai, a workplace intelligence and access management platform. He oversees operations, strategy, and compliance, ensuring seamless delivery of enterprise solutions that unify visitor management, employee compliance, access control, and resource booking. Before Kenai, Stephen co‑founded Spookfish, where he specialized in machine learning products and advanced algorithms, and worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Eskom Holdings, focusing on structural integrity and FEM‑based solutions. Combining engineering expertise with entrepreneurial leadership, he drives Kenai’s mission to create smarter, safer, and more connected workplaces trusted by leading organizations.