Ali Leclerc

Ali LeClerc serves as the Head of Open Source Strategy at IBM, focusing on expanding the open-source strategy within the watsonx portfolio and developing partnerships with communities involving Presto technologies. Prior to this role, Ali held the position of Presto Community Chair and Product Manager at Ahana, which was acquired by IBM in April 2023. As Chairperson of the Community Outreach Committee at the Presto Foundation, Ali collaborates with leaders from major tech companies to promote the adoption of Presto. Previous roles include Senior Director of Marketing & Community at Ahana, Director of Marketing at Alluxio, and various positions at Couchbase, where responsibilities ranged from product marketing to demand generation. Ali's career began with a Strategy Development & Research Associate role at Synapse Group Inc., and academic credentials include a BA in Political Science from Yale University.