Mark has been involved with Linux since 1999 and has witnessed its evolution from a desktop/server operating system to running everywhere on almost every imaginable device.

His personable interests include astronomy, cycling, hiking, science fiction and non-fiction.

Professional Background:

Linaro - Executive Vice President, Engineering

Joined Linaro at the end of August 2012. Responsible for Linaro engineering activities including Core Engineering (Core Development, Product Technology, Platform Engineering) and Linaro Segment Groups (Enterprise, Digital Home, Mobile, Networking).

MontaVista Software - Vice President, Engineering and Services

Joined MontaVista in 1999 as the director of engineering, responsible for new product development focused on making the Linux operating system suitable for embedded systems and embedded applications. Managed the development of key technologies for Linux including multi-architecture platform support, real-time, carrier grade high availability, small footprint, fast boot, power management and the MontaVista Linux 6 Integration Platform (based on BitBake and OpenEmbedded).

Hewlett-Packard Company – R&D Section Manager

Various positions including technical field support, development engineer, R&D Project Manager and R&D Section Manager in HP’s business servers and Real-time embedded board computers.