Ibrahim Haddad

Vice President, Strategic Programs (ai & Data) at The Linux Foundation

Ibrahim Haddad, Ph.D. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the technology industry. Starting in 2000, they worked as a Senior Researcher at Ericsson Research Canada. From 2005 to 2006, they served as a Senior Manager at Open Source Development Labs, where they managed global initiatives such as Carrier Grade Linux and Mobile Linux.

In 2006, Ibrahim joined Motorola as the Director of Technology and Portfolio Management, overseeing the Open Source Technology Group and driving open source initiatives. Ibrahim also provided technical due diligence for potential acquisitions.

Ibrahim then joined Palm, Inc. in 2008 as the Director of Open Source, managing the company's open source projects. In 2010, they held the role of Director of Technology and Alliances at Hewlett-Packard, where they worked as an open source expert consultant.

During the same period, Ibrahim became a part of The Linux Foundation as the Director of Technology and Alliances, from 2010 to 2013. In this role, they facilitated a vendor-neutral environment for advancing Linux and open source platforms.

Ibrahim later moved to Samsung Electronics, where they served in various roles from 2013 to 2018. Ibrahim initially joined as the Senior Director of Software and was later promoted to Vice President of R&D and Distinguished Engineer. As Vice President, they oversaw the Open Source Division, developed Samsung's open source strategy, and participated in critical open source development projects. Ibrahim also championed the "Women in Samsung Electronics" (WISE) Initiative.

In 2018, Ibrahim took on multiple leadership positions. Ibrahim became the Vice President of Strategic Programs (AI & Data) at The Linux Foundation, facilitating collaboration between major technology companies and open source communities. Ibrahim also became the Executive Director of the LF AI & Data Foundation, supporting open source AI, machine learning, deep learning, and data projects.

Most recently, Ibrahim joined PyTorch as the Executive Director in 2022. PyTorch is a prominent machine learning software project, and Ibrahim's role focuses on fostering and sustaining an open-source ecosystem for AI tools, libraries, and components.

Overall, Ibrahim Haddad, Ph.D. has played key roles in open source development, technology management, strategic programs, and executive leadership throughout their career in various prominent companies and foundations in the technology industry.

Ibrahim Haddad, Ph.D., has a diverse education history. Ibrahim first pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at Beirut University College from 1992 to 1996. Ibrahim then obtained a Diploma in English Language from Loughborough University in 1996. Later, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Computer Science at Lebanese American University from 1996 to 1998.

Continuing their academic journey, Haddad earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Concordia University from 1999 to 2006. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in Software Architecture: Principles and Practices from Carnegie Mellon University in 2007.

To further develop their expertise, Haddad engaged in professional development opportunities. In 2017, they attended the Strategic Communications and Negotiations Seminar at the Foster Executive Education program of the University of Washington.

In addition to their formal education, Haddad has acquired several certifications and experiences. Ibrahim has been involved with The Linux Foundation, where they obtained certifications such as Program Committee Member for various events, Research Contributor, and Keynote Speaker at multiple conferences. Some notable events they participated in include Open Source Summit Europe, Open Source Summit North America, Open Source Summit Japan + Automotive Linux Summit, and Kubernetes AI Day.

Based on the information provided, it is evident that Ibrahim Haddad, Ph.D., has continuously pursued educational and professional development opportunities to broaden their knowledge and contribute to the field of Computer Science.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, Strategic Programs (ai & Data)

    November, 2018 - present

  • Director Technology And Alliances

    April, 2010

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