Will LaForest is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in data technology and open source solutions. Currently serving as Global Field CTO at Confluent since March 2017, LaForest has also worked as an Independent Data Technology Advisor since June 2012. Previous roles include Director of Cloud for Red Hat Public Sector, Technology Evangelist at MongoDB, and Principal Technologist at Mark Logic, among others. With a BS in Physics, Math, and Computer Science from the University of Virginia, LaForest has a strong background in software engineering and has contributed to various sectors, including federal government initiatives, advocating for the use of open source technologies to address big data challenges.
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