Walter Sullivan

Walter Sullivan is a seasoned professional in the automotive technology sector, currently serving as the Director of Industry Solutions - Automotive at Wind River since December 2022. Prior to this role, Walter was the Chief Technology Officer at Designated Driver, where responsibilities included architecting and developing technologies for Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles from October 2018 to September 2022. Walter also led the establishment of the Innovation Lab for Elektrobit in Silicon Valley from January 2015 to October 2018, overseeing global incubation programs. Earlier in Walter's career, significant experience was gained at Microsoft between July 1990 and January 2015, where roles included Senior Program Manager and Senior Product Planner, focusing on automotive solutions. Walter holds a B.A. in Computer Engineering from Seattle Pacific University.