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September 24-25, 2008
IBM Northside Facility 4111 Northside Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30327
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Speaker Bio's
Laura Bennett is an IBM Manager of the alphaWorks initiative (alphaWorks.ibm.com). She has been with IBM over 19 years starting with the IBM Almaden Research Center and then moving into software development in various product areas (ISPF, CSet++ & WebSphere) and ending up managing teams in the developerWorks (ibm.com/developer) organization.
Laura is recognized as a leader in the emerging market space now that she manages alphaWork. Her responsibility includes helping to shape IBM future investments in new technologies and technology spaces. alphaWorks has built over 10 years experience in this line of business and has a proven track record turning 40% of the technologies it showcases into IBM products or open source contributions. Laura is also responsible for testing out the Software As A Service (SaaS) delivery model through the alphaWorks Services program. This program helps to build online communities of early adopters around emerging technology Laura has a Master of Science from Columbia University. and an MBA from Duke University.
David Eckoff David is the CEO of Revolutionary Ventures, a privately held consulting company that helps businesses create new growth through innovation. Working with select high potential media and technology companies, Revolutionary Ventures focuses on strategy development, idea generation and evaluation, new product development, and deployment of scalable business plans. The company specializes in taking revolutionary ideas from the drawing board to market. Clients include Kleiner Perkins backed Zazzle.com, Ustream.TV and more. Additionally, David serves on the board of advisors for companies including:YourSports.com; the Representative Journalism Network; and an innovative fitness/technology company (currently in stealth mode). Before joining Turner, David was Senior Director at RealNetworks Inc., overseeing business development, product management and strategy for Real SuperPass, Senior Vice-President at Rivals.com, a 180-employee start-up private company funded by Intel, Softbank, Hummer Winblad and News Corporation (Fox), and at IBM Corporation. David hold an MBA from the University of North Carolina
David Boloker David Boloker is a Distinguished Engineer and Chief Technical Officer for Emerging Internet Technologies in IBM Software Group. Previously, he held the position of Chief Technical Officer for Java Technologies in Software Group. David is recognized in and outside IBM as a technical leader in the Internet software space guiding IBM's investments as well as internal product development. David's responsibilities include building IBM's technical Internet strategy, working with internal IBMers to develop the appropriate products for the Internet space, researching new areas in software design as well as guiding a group of researchers. Additionally, he spends about a third of his time working in the venture capital and startup communities partnering and discussing various trends and directions in the internet and gaming areas. Previous to joining Software Group, David worked at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center and the Cambridge Scientific Center doing research in the area of remote distribution and control of hardware and software systems, dynamic I/O configuration of mainframe operating systems and secure internet gateways. David has been recognized by IBM with numerous Outstanding Technical Achievement Awards in the areas of Java, Secure Internet Gateways, Dynamic I/O Configuration and the Remote Distribution and Control of S/370, 4300, S/390 and AS/400 Architecture processors. David earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Mathematics from Boston University.
Rod Smith Rod Smith is an IBM fellow and Vice President of the IBM Emerging Internet Technologies organization, where he leads a group of highly technical innovators who are developing solutions to help businesses realize the value of Web 2.0 to the enterprise. In him many years in the industry Rod has moved IBM – and the IT community to a rapid adoption of technologies such as Web services, enterprise mashups, XML, Linux, J2EE, rich internet applications, and various wireless standards. As an IBM Fellow, Rod is helping lead IBM’s strategic planning around Web 2.0 technologies and practices, with a focus on how these technologies can bring real business value to IBM’s customers. Rod enjoys a sustained record of achievements in the software business and is the recipient of several prestigious awards and author of numerous invention patents and disclosures. He received the TJ Watson Design Excellence Award and several Leadership awards. Rod is a longtime member of the IBM Academy of Technology. Rod is often sought out to present conference keynote addresses and panel membership. Among the long list of notable companies desiring his expertise and presentation style are: O’Reilly, JP Morgan Chase, Disney, Reuters, CNN/Turner, AMEX, and Lockheed Martin. Rod, well know as being a bit of a renegade…. refuses to wear a necktie, and many times can be seen throughout the business world sans socks. The color black is his style of choice and will mostly be seen wearing black t-shirt and jeans. Education
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Deborah Magid Deborah Magid, Director of Software Strategy, represents the software business in IBM's Venture Capital Group. Deborah is responsible for building ecosystems for IBM by sharing insights about emerging markets, technologies, and business models with venture firms and entrepreneurs. She also brings insight form the venture community to the development of IBM’s growth initiatives. She introduces venture firms and their portfolio companies to IBM's strategy, scouts for emerging business opportunities, and shares views on innovation and growth areas of the market. Deborah is a frequent spokesperson on topics of relevance to entrepreneurs and investors, and is on the board of SDForum, the Silicon Valley emerging technology network. Previously in IBM, Deborah managed the portfolio for the global small business group, was a program director for the WebSphere business, led a Java product development department, and launched the Developer Domains on ibm.com. Deborah came to IBM through the Taligent subsidiary, where she directed the human interface design organization, led product marketing, and ran the corporate web site. Previously, Deborah held positions in product management, marketing, and user-centered design at GE Information Services and at AT&T. Deborah holds degrees in cognitive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Connecticut.
Jeff Pulver Jeff Pulver is the Chairman and Founder of pulver.com, and one of the true pioneers of the VoIP industry and a leader in the emerging TV on the Net industry. Leveraging well over a decade of hands-on experience in Internet/IP communications and innovation, Mr. Pulver is a globally renowned thought leader, author and entrepreneur. His blog is well read within the IP Communications Industry and in high-tech communities around the world. He is the publisher of The Pulver Report and and creator of the industry standard Voice on the Net (VON) events. Additionally, Mr. Pulver is the founder of FWD, the VON Coalition, PrimeTimeRewind.TV, Vivox and is the co-founder of VoIP provider, Vonage. On February 12, 2004, Mr. Pulver's petition for clarification declaring Free World Dialup as an unregulated information service was granted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This landmark decision by the FCC was the first decision it made on IP communications to date. Now referred to as "the Pulver Order", the ruling provides important clarification that computer-to-computer VoIP service is not a telecommunications service. By doing this, the FCC delivered a strong signal to consumers and capital markets that the FCC is not interested in subjecting end-to-end IP Communications services to traditional voice telecommunications regulation under the Communications Act. Mr. Pulver is committed to the future of IP communications and is featured often in the media as true expert in his field. He is a patron/supporter of the Diabetes Research Institute, Robin Hood, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Musuem, VH1 Save the Music, and is a lifetime member of the ARRL and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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