Stephen Flaherty

Stephen Flaherty is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in engineering and software development. Currently serving as the Director of Emerging Technologies at Red Hat since 2020, Flaherty previously held senior leadership roles at Extreme Networks, including Senior Director of Software and Director of Engineering for Firmware. In these positions, significant contributions included leading the development of management applications and firmware for network products, managing large teams of engineers, and driving product innovation in competitive markets. Earlier career experiences include managerial roles at SeaChange International and Alcatel-Lucent Technologies, where Flaherty focused on advanced advertising technologies and the establishment of engineering facilities, respectively. Flaherty holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine.