Manfred Oevers

Manfred Oevers is an accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience in software development and leadership. Currently serving as the Program Director for watsonx.data intelligence at IBM, Manfred is responsible for developing governance capabilities that simplify data management across various environments. Previously, at IBM, they have held multiple influential roles, including Senior Manager for IBM StoredIQ for Legal and Program Director for IBM Match 360, where they led global teams and drove product strategies. Manfred began their career as an IT Specialist at IBM UK and has an academic background that includes research at the University of Glasgow and a PhD candidacy at EPCC.