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Rodney (Rod) A. Smith

Vice President of Emerging Technology, Software Group, IBM Corporation

Rod is a Distinguished Engineer and the Vice President of Emerging Technology, Software Group, in the IBM Corporation. Previously, he held the position of Chief Technologist and Vice President of Internet Technology in the Network Computing Software Division of IBM. Rod is a well-recognized technical leader within IBM’s software business and across the industry as well. He is responsible for leading technological innovation in the Internet software space, guiding it into industry standard specifications. The marketplace is very fluid, and therefore Rod’s role is constantly changing; however, his current responsibilities include Web Services, Linux, XML, next generation user interfaces and next generation development tools. Rod advises on investment and partnering opportunities and is the lead negotiator and technical strategist in negotiations with numerous companies in the technology arena.

Rod has been recognized by IBM with numerous awards, including a Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Design Excellence Award. He also co-authored a US Senate Report -- ‘National Information Infrastructure (NII).’

Rod earned a B.A. degree in Economics and a Master of Science degree from Western Michigan University. He is a frequent keynote speaker at technical conferences, and has authored numerous articles for the IBM Systems Journal, with particular emphasis on emerging e-business technologies.S.

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