Alan Pope

Alan Pope is an established technology professional with extensive experience in developer relations, community management, and engineering. Currently serving as the Director of Developer Relations at Anchore and as a Community Contributor and Developer Advocate at Ubuntu since 2006, Alan has significantly contributed to the developer ecosystem, including building tutorials and facilitating workshops. Alan co-founded Ubuntu MATE and hosts the Linux Matters podcast, reflecting a commitment to community engagement in open-source software. Previous roles include Engineering Manager at InfluxData, where Alan managed global software engineering teams, and Developer Relations Manager at Axiom, overseeing outreach efforts. Alan's early career includes positions as an SAP Basis Consultant at HCL AXON and Europ Assistance, where expertise in SAP system management was developed.