Philippe Browning
Vice President, Advertising and Operations, CBS Interactive
Philippe Browning’s purview at CBS Interactive includes mobile advertising infrastructure and innovation; distribution partner management; and customer-acquisition strategy across digital channels. Browning and his team are responsible for monetizing and marketing a broad portfolio of CBS Interactive mobile sites and applications. In that capacity, he has worked extensively with developer partners ranging from established companies to start-ups. Previous to CBS, Browning was the director of marketing at GOGII, an iFund company focused on text messaging via its textPlus apps. He began his mobile career as a marketing and strategy consultant at JAMDAT, and subsequently Electronic Arts Mobile. There, he developed some of the first mobile advertising initiatives and partnered with carriers and networks to deliver best-in-breed mobile marketing of a massive games library.
"The Application Developers Alliance offers an open venue for mobile developers to share best practices, and a forum for the myriad issues that mobile content creators face across multiple platforms and distribution outlets. We’re pleased to be an early member, and are excited about the insights that will no doubt come from this nascent organization."
Philippe Browning’s purview at CBS Interactive includes mobile advertising infrastructure and innovation; distribution partner management; and customer-acquisition strategy across digital channels. Browning and his team are responsible for monetizing and marketing a broad portfolio of CBS Interactive mobile sites and applications. In that capacity, he has worked extensively with developer partners ranging from established companies to start-ups. Previous to CBS, Browning was the director of marketing at GOGII, an iFund company focused on text messaging via its textPlus apps. He began his mobile career as a marketing and strategy consultant at JAMDAT, and subsequently Electronic Arts Mobile. There, he developed some of the first mobile advertising initiatives and partnered with carriers and networks to deliver best-in-breed mobile marketing of a massive games library.
"The Application Developers Alliance offers an open venue for mobile developers to share best practices, and a forum for the myriad issues that mobile content creators face across multiple platforms and distribution outlets. We’re pleased to be an early member, and are excited about the insights that will no doubt come from this nascent organization."
Roger Chandler
Director of Strategy and Innovation, Intel
Roger Chandler is the Director of Strategy and Innovation for Intel’s Developer Relations Group. His organization works closely with the global software community to help developers create innovative applications on cutting edge Intel platforms that deliver phenomenal new experiences to end-users. A 15 year veteran of Intel, Roger and his teams have led: Intel’s worldwide gaming and graphics industry programs and developer evangelism, working with thousands of ISVs worldwide; open source operating system industry innovation for PCs, smartphones, smart TVs, and in-vehicle computing; Intel’s Pentium® Processor roadmap strategy, serving hundreds of millions of worldwide customers; and market development for Intel Internet-multimedia software technologies that shipped in hundreds of millions of consumer platforms. Outside of Intel, his interests include outdoor sports, videogames, writing, and martial arts. He and his family reside in Portland, Oregon.
Roger Chandler is the Director of Strategy and Innovation for Intel’s Developer Relations Group. His organization works closely with the global software community to help developers create innovative applications on cutting edge Intel platforms that deliver phenomenal new experiences to end-users. A 15 year veteran of Intel, Roger and his teams have led: Intel’s worldwide gaming and graphics industry programs and developer evangelism, working with thousands of ISVs worldwide; open source operating system industry innovation for PCs, smartphones, smart TVs, and in-vehicle computing; Intel’s Pentium® Processor roadmap strategy, serving hundreds of millions of worldwide customers; and market development for Intel Internet-multimedia software technologies that shipped in hundreds of millions of consumer platforms. Outside of Intel, his interests include outdoor sports, videogames, writing, and martial arts. He and his family reside in Portland, Oregon.
Don Dodge
Developer Advocate, Google
Don Dodge helps developers build new applications on Google platforms and technologies. Prior to joining Google, Dodge was a startup evangelist at Microsoft. He is also a veteran of five start-ups, including Forte Software, AltaVista, Napster, Bowstreet, and Groove Networks.
Dodge has been in the software business for more than 25 years. He started his software career with Digital Equipment Corporation in the database group. He was part of the leadership team of five software start-ups. Forte Software was the first multiplatform, object-oriented development environment. AltaVista was the first search engine on the Web. Napster was the first P2P file sharing network. Bowstreet was the first web services development environment. Groove Networks was the first secure P2P collaboration platform.
"The software business is changing dramatically. Today there are tens of thousands of small applications and mobile apps from thousands of small software entrepreneurs. The interests of these app developers are not represented by the traditional large software associations. We need a strong association that represents voice of the developer, and a community that supports even the smallest developers."
Don Dodge helps developers build new applications on Google platforms and technologies. Prior to joining Google, Dodge was a startup evangelist at Microsoft. He is also a veteran of five start-ups, including Forte Software, AltaVista, Napster, Bowstreet, and Groove Networks.
Dodge has been in the software business for more than 25 years. He started his software career with Digital Equipment Corporation in the database group. He was part of the leadership team of five software start-ups. Forte Software was the first multiplatform, object-oriented development environment. AltaVista was the first search engine on the Web. Napster was the first P2P file sharing network. Bowstreet was the first web services development environment. Groove Networks was the first secure P2P collaboration platform.
"The software business is changing dramatically. Today there are tens of thousands of small applications and mobile apps from thousands of small software entrepreneurs. The interests of these app developers are not represented by the traditional large software associations. We need a strong association that represents voice of the developer, and a community that supports even the smallest developers."
Nicole Glaros
Managing Director, TechStars
Nicole has been Managing Director of TechStars for nearly four years, where she has helped dozens of seed-stage software entrepreneurs. Previously Nicole founded three start-ups and was VP of Programs and Services for CTEK Venture Centers (previously Colorado Technology Incubators).
Nicole has been Managing Director of TechStars for nearly four years, where she has helped dozens of seed-stage software entrepreneurs. Previously Nicole founded three start-ups and was VP of Programs and Services for CTEK Venture Centers (previously Colorado Technology Incubators).
Hod Greeley
Director, Samsung Developers America
Hod heads Developer Relations for Samsung Telecommunications America, and previously served Samsung, Advent, Nokia, et.al. as Technical Evangelist, Staff Engineer and Senior Software Engineer.
Hod heads Developer Relations for Samsung Telecommunications America, and previously served Samsung, Advent, Nokia, et.al. as Technical Evangelist, Staff Engineer and Senior Software Engineer.
Josh Hartwell
CEO, Mobile Deluxe
Josh Hartwell, CEO: With more than a decade of experience in the mobile game industry, Josh Hartwell is the CEO of one of the leading independent mobile game publishers in the United States, Mobile Deluxe. Hartwell evangelizes premium casual games on the mobile platform and has been instrumental to the development and publication of titles such as the Solitaire Deluxe® franchise, JAMDAT Bowling, and the Number 1 seller on Verizon’s deck, Big Win Blackjack.
Hartwell defines the company strategy, shepherds partnerships, and leads finance. His leadership has brought Mobile Deluxe several industry firsts in the US, such as the first freemium app on Verizon, the first cross-app shared economy in the US, and the first peer-to-peer viral game replication technology for mobile. In 2012, Hartwell was named as a founding Board of Director on the Application Developer Alliance, a non-profit group that gives developers the tools, network, and policy environment to propel innovation.
Josh Hartwell, CEO: With more than a decade of experience in the mobile game industry, Josh Hartwell is the CEO of one of the leading independent mobile game publishers in the United States, Mobile Deluxe. Hartwell evangelizes premium casual games on the mobile platform and has been instrumental to the development and publication of titles such as the Solitaire Deluxe® franchise, JAMDAT Bowling, and the Number 1 seller on Verizon’s deck, Big Win Blackjack.
Hartwell defines the company strategy, shepherds partnerships, and leads finance. His leadership has brought Mobile Deluxe several industry firsts in the US, such as the first freemium app on Verizon, the first cross-app shared economy in the US, and the first peer-to-peer viral game replication technology for mobile. In 2012, Hartwell was named as a founding Board of Director on the Application Developer Alliance, a non-profit group that gives developers the tools, network, and policy environment to propel innovation.
Geoff Hollingworth
Head of Business Innovation, Silicon Valley, Ericsson
Geoff Hollingworth is Head of Business Innovation for Ericsson in Silicon Valley. He is responsible for next generation business models for both network providers and their customers.
Most recently, Hollingworth was Head of IP Services Strategy for Ericsson North America. He previously was responsible for overseeing the Ericsson brand in North America and also led Ericsson’s next generation multimedia initiative to drive the three screen experience for the Volvo Ocean Race. He joined Ericsson more than 20 years ago and has held roles in software R&D, mobile network deployment and was director of Marketing for Ericsson in North America. Hollingworth has been based in London, Stockholm, Dallas and Palo Alto.
He holds a First Class Honors Bachelors degree in Computing Science and has won the Computing Science Prize of Excellence from Aston University in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Geoff Hollingworth is Head of Business Innovation for Ericsson in Silicon Valley. He is responsible for next generation business models for both network providers and their customers.
Most recently, Hollingworth was Head of IP Services Strategy for Ericsson North America. He previously was responsible for overseeing the Ericsson brand in North America and also led Ericsson’s next generation multimedia initiative to drive the three screen experience for the Volvo Ocean Race. He joined Ericsson more than 20 years ago and has held roles in software R&D, mobile network deployment and was director of Marketing for Ericsson in North America. Hollingworth has been based in London, Stockholm, Dallas and Palo Alto.
He holds a First Class Honors Bachelors degree in Computing Science and has won the Computing Science Prize of Excellence from Aston University in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
David Kennedy
CEO, appMobi
appMobi CEO, David Kennedy, has over 35 years’ experience in the media industry, most recently as CEO and Vice Chairman of Interep, and previously as President and CEO of Susquehanna Media Corp.
David began his career with Susquehanna Radio Corp in 1973, subsequently holding a series of station and corporate positions, including Director of Program Research, Vice President of Planning and Research and in 1995 became President and COO of the company. David was named President and CEO of parent company Susquehanna Media Co. in 2004, overseeing all of its media holdings including its Internet operations, until the sale of the radio and cable businesses to Cumulus Media Partners and Comcast (respectively) in a multi-billion-dollar transaction in 2006.
David has been one of the broadcast industry’s most active leaders. He is a past chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters Joint Board of Directors, and has served as chairman or member of a number of NAB committees, including the Radio Board of Directors; Responsible Programming Industry Task Force; Financial Advisory Committee; Committee on Local Radio Audience Measurement (COLRAM); and Radio Audience Measurement Taskforce (RAMTF).
"Developers are playing a role that is taking on increasing complexity and influence each day, and the need for a national organization that can serve as a unifying resource for their assistance, education and advocacy has never been greater. There is no question that the Application Developer Alliance will prove to be a valuable service for developers of all types."
appMobi CEO, David Kennedy, has over 35 years’ experience in the media industry, most recently as CEO and Vice Chairman of Interep, and previously as President and CEO of Susquehanna Media Corp.
David began his career with Susquehanna Radio Corp in 1973, subsequently holding a series of station and corporate positions, including Director of Program Research, Vice President of Planning and Research and in 1995 became President and COO of the company. David was named President and CEO of parent company Susquehanna Media Co. in 2004, overseeing all of its media holdings including its Internet operations, until the sale of the radio and cable businesses to Cumulus Media Partners and Comcast (respectively) in a multi-billion-dollar transaction in 2006.
David has been one of the broadcast industry’s most active leaders. He is a past chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters Joint Board of Directors, and has served as chairman or member of a number of NAB committees, including the Radio Board of Directors; Responsible Programming Industry Task Force; Financial Advisory Committee; Committee on Local Radio Audience Measurement (COLRAM); and Radio Audience Measurement Taskforce (RAMTF).
"Developers are playing a role that is taking on increasing complexity and influence each day, and the need for a national organization that can serve as a unifying resource for their assistance, education and advocacy has never been greater. There is no question that the Application Developer Alliance will prove to be a valuable service for developers of all types."
Andrew Maltin
CEO, Co-founder, MEDL Mobile
MEDL Mobile, Inc., founded in 2009, is a developer, incubator, marketer and aggregator of mobile apps. Prior to founding MEDL Mobile, Mr. Maltin served as the CEO of Momentum Gaming, Inc., where he led the company's marketing, business development and technology efforts to build a world class online gaming infrastructure which both operated independently and licensed its technology to several of the world's leading gaming sites.
He has been featured in Entrepreneur, 944, Success, The Wall Street Journal and The LA Times. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from California State University, Northridge, and an Entrepreneurial Degree from the University of Southern California. Mr. Maltin was appointed as a director based on his vast industry knowledge and his experience as the founder of MEDL.
"The app economy is at a critical place today. The low barrier of entry for development has created an ever increasing volume of new apps that are flooding the market and outpacing consumers' ability to stay on top of what's available. Within the ecosystem, a wide disparity of quality, security, privacy and value has left consumers confused and developers scrambling to discover, create or work around an ever changing set of best practices. The Alliance aims to solve this problem by uniting developers under a common framework and MEDL is thrilled to take a leadership position in shaping this important initiative."
MEDL Mobile, Inc., founded in 2009, is a developer, incubator, marketer and aggregator of mobile apps. Prior to founding MEDL Mobile, Mr. Maltin served as the CEO of Momentum Gaming, Inc., where he led the company's marketing, business development and technology efforts to build a world class online gaming infrastructure which both operated independently and licensed its technology to several of the world's leading gaming sites.
He has been featured in Entrepreneur, 944, Success, The Wall Street Journal and The LA Times. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from California State University, Northridge, and an Entrepreneurial Degree from the University of Southern California. Mr. Maltin was appointed as a director based on his vast industry knowledge and his experience as the founder of MEDL.
"The app economy is at a critical place today. The low barrier of entry for development has created an ever increasing volume of new apps that are flooding the market and outpacing consumers' ability to stay on top of what's available. Within the ecosystem, a wide disparity of quality, security, privacy and value has left consumers confused and developers scrambling to discover, create or work around an ever changing set of best practices. The Alliance aims to solve this problem by uniting developers under a common framework and MEDL is thrilled to take a leadership position in shaping this important initiative."
Josh Matthews
CEO, Co-founder, Apkudo, Inc.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Apkudo Inc. Josh Matthews leads his team into the fray of the Android ecosystem. Josh sets the company’s strategy and vision, defining the Apkudo mission to help application developers, OEMs, and Operators face the challenges inherent in the freedom and openness of Android - particularly fragmentation - head-on. Josh combines a strong background in technical innovation with a strategic outlook on sales, economics, and ecosystem development. Previously, Josh led field engineering at mobile virtualization ISV OK Labs, was founder and CEO of Celsius Retail Technology, co-founder of consulting firm Celsius Solutions, and co-founder of web-gaming pioneer Fantasy Sports Australia.
Josh is a transplant from Australia and currently lives in Baltimore with his wife and two dogs. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
"The smartphone revolution has provided an unprecedented opportunity to app developers: the ability to literally deliver innovation into the hands of hundreds of millions of consumers was almost unimaginable just a few short years ago. With that opportunity comes responsibility: to those consumers, to whom we owe a debt of understanding and appreciation for fundamental issues such as privacy and security; and to ourselves, to remember our roots and stand united in an industry where we once had no standing. The Application Developers Alliance provides the platform for that unity, and we are proud to be part of it."
As Co-Founder and CEO of Apkudo Inc. Josh Matthews leads his team into the fray of the Android ecosystem. Josh sets the company’s strategy and vision, defining the Apkudo mission to help application developers, OEMs, and Operators face the challenges inherent in the freedom and openness of Android - particularly fragmentation - head-on. Josh combines a strong background in technical innovation with a strategic outlook on sales, economics, and ecosystem development. Previously, Josh led field engineering at mobile virtualization ISV OK Labs, was founder and CEO of Celsius Retail Technology, co-founder of consulting firm Celsius Solutions, and co-founder of web-gaming pioneer Fantasy Sports Australia.
Josh is a transplant from Australia and currently lives in Baltimore with his wife and two dogs. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
"The smartphone revolution has provided an unprecedented opportunity to app developers: the ability to literally deliver innovation into the hands of hundreds of millions of consumers was almost unimaginable just a few short years ago. With that opportunity comes responsibility: to those consumers, to whom we owe a debt of understanding and appreciation for fundamental issues such as privacy and security; and to ourselves, to remember our roots and stand united in an industry where we once had no standing. The Application Developers Alliance provides the platform for that unity, and we are proud to be part of it."
Alex Moazed
President & CEO, Applico
Alex is the founder, President and CEO of Applico. Under his direction, the company has grown exponentially into an award-winning mobile firm that cuts across all major mobile platforms. Alex is in charge of the management and strategic direction for the company. He continues to push the envelope to achieve innovative solutions for clients. He has worked with a range of digital, creative and interactive agencies, as well as marketing and technology for Fortune 500 companies. Clients rely on Alex for his experience in strategy, acquisitions and licensing throughout the mobile industry. His work has been featured in Fox News, Fortune, CNN and Entrepreneur. Alex has a B.S. degree in Business from Babson College
Alex is the founder, President and CEO of Applico. Under his direction, the company has grown exponentially into an award-winning mobile firm that cuts across all major mobile platforms. Alex is in charge of the management and strategic direction for the company. He continues to push the envelope to achieve innovative solutions for clients. He has worked with a range of digital, creative and interactive agencies, as well as marketing and technology for Fortune 500 companies. Clients rely on Alex for his experience in strategy, acquisitions and licensing throughout the mobile industry. His work has been featured in Fox News, Fortune, CNN and Entrepreneur. Alex has a B.S. degree in Business from Babson College
Todd Moore
Founder, TMSOFT
Todd Moore is a software developer who founded TMSOFT to create unique smart phone applications and games. His most popular application, White Noise, was featured by Health magazine, iTunes, The Washington Post, PC Magazine, and the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show. Card Counter, his most popular game title, was featured by Engadget, the Los Angeles Times, and CNET TV. Moore has had numerous speaking engagements at colleges and conferences such as Defcon 12 when he demonstrated how to crack a popular VoIP application. He explained tech to the masses on the CBS radio show Tech 411 and television show Megahertz on MHz Networks.
"Developers need to understand the direction mobile platforms are taking and the government policies that are quickly trying to shape our industry. I feel the time is right for us to have a united voice and the Application Developers Alliance is making that possible."
Todd Moore is a software developer who founded TMSOFT to create unique smart phone applications and games. His most popular application, White Noise, was featured by Health magazine, iTunes, The Washington Post, PC Magazine, and the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show. Card Counter, his most popular game title, was featured by Engadget, the Los Angeles Times, and CNET TV. Moore has had numerous speaking engagements at colleges and conferences such as Defcon 12 when he demonstrated how to crack a popular VoIP application. He explained tech to the masses on the CBS radio show Tech 411 and television show Megahertz on MHz Networks.
"Developers need to understand the direction mobile platforms are taking and the government policies that are quickly trying to shape our industry. I feel the time is right for us to have a united voice and the Application Developers Alliance is making that possible."
Naomi Morita
Vice President, Product Development, Locaid Technologies
As vice president of product development, Naomi Morita leads Locaid’s product development efforts. Morita brings more than 15 years of experience in building technology-enhanced solutions for leading enterprise customers, including Western Union, UPS, USDA and Comcast. Her deep expertise and experience in location technology began with evangelizing worldwide User Plane A-GPS solutions at SnapTrack/Qualcomm and extended through product management of Chaperone, Autodesk's white-labeled application for Verizon.
Most recently, Morita provided leadership to iLoop Mobile's Service Delivery team to maintain and grow a client base of 80+ accounts including Yahoo!, Sony, Coca-Cola, CREDO Mobile, ePrize, Deutsche Bank, Paramount and Hasbro.
"The Application Developers Alliance plays a key role in connecting app developers with experts from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues facing the application development community, and delivering services and tools to help developers be successful in bringing new apps to market. More than a think tank, the Alliance is offering a full range of services to developers -- from APIs to development and testing. Location-based services represent one of the largest growth opportunities in the mobile industry, and Locaid looks forward to working with developers to educate them about location technologies and ultimately connect their apps to 350 million mobile devices."
As vice president of product development, Naomi Morita leads Locaid’s product development efforts. Morita brings more than 15 years of experience in building technology-enhanced solutions for leading enterprise customers, including Western Union, UPS, USDA and Comcast. Her deep expertise and experience in location technology began with evangelizing worldwide User Plane A-GPS solutions at SnapTrack/Qualcomm and extended through product management of Chaperone, Autodesk's white-labeled application for Verizon.
Most recently, Morita provided leadership to iLoop Mobile's Service Delivery team to maintain and grow a client base of 80+ accounts including Yahoo!, Sony, Coca-Cola, CREDO Mobile, ePrize, Deutsche Bank, Paramount and Hasbro.
"The Application Developers Alliance plays a key role in connecting app developers with experts from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues facing the application development community, and delivering services and tools to help developers be successful in bringing new apps to market. More than a think tank, the Alliance is offering a full range of services to developers -- from APIs to development and testing. Location-based services represent one of the largest growth opportunities in the mobile industry, and Locaid looks forward to working with developers to educate them about location technologies and ultimately connect their apps to 350 million mobile devices."
Grant Neerings
Chief Technology Officer, DIY Media, Inc.
Grant Neerings has managed high-tech growth companies for over twenty-five years. He is currently the chief technology officer for DIY Media, Inc. and is leading a multi-national development effort to build portable advertising and commerce applications that service the social networking industry. Before joining DIY Media, he was the chief operating officer for Miri Systems, LLC, a provider of fraud prevention technology to the payment card industry. He served as the chief technology officer for HouseRaising, Inc. and president of HouseRaising Academy, which both provided technology to the custom home building industry.
Neerings was founder and CEO of LearnBytes, which was acquired by HouseRaising. Prior, to that, he oversaw the digitization of more than 1.5 million songs as the vice president of IT for Muzak. He also led the professional services team for Primus Knowledge Solutions that deployed knowledge management systems for Fortune 500 high-tech companies such as Intel, 3Com, Nortel, and 3M. He was one of the original founders of Egghead University and designed the Performance-Based Training methodology used in Egghead University training. He has a master’s degree in organizational communications from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Utah.
"The applications industry continues to thrive, particularly with the growth of mobile and social apps. My company, DIY Media, Inc., is focused on creating portable commerce applications that service the social networking industry. We clearly recognize that technology, application platforms, government policies and laws are evolving rapidly and that there is more value to be gained from sharing experiences as a group than by blazing trails alone. We welcome the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the Application Developers Alliance."
Grant Neerings has managed high-tech growth companies for over twenty-five years. He is currently the chief technology officer for DIY Media, Inc. and is leading a multi-national development effort to build portable advertising and commerce applications that service the social networking industry. Before joining DIY Media, he was the chief operating officer for Miri Systems, LLC, a provider of fraud prevention technology to the payment card industry. He served as the chief technology officer for HouseRaising, Inc. and president of HouseRaising Academy, which both provided technology to the custom home building industry.
Neerings was founder and CEO of LearnBytes, which was acquired by HouseRaising. Prior, to that, he oversaw the digitization of more than 1.5 million songs as the vice president of IT for Muzak. He also led the professional services team for Primus Knowledge Solutions that deployed knowledge management systems for Fortune 500 high-tech companies such as Intel, 3Com, Nortel, and 3M. He was one of the original founders of Egghead University and designed the Performance-Based Training methodology used in Egghead University training. He has a master’s degree in organizational communications from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Utah.
"The applications industry continues to thrive, particularly with the growth of mobile and social apps. My company, DIY Media, Inc., is focused on creating portable commerce applications that service the social networking industry. We clearly recognize that technology, application platforms, government policies and laws are evolving rapidly and that there is more value to be gained from sharing experiences as a group than by blazing trails alone. We welcome the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the Application Developers Alliance."
Michael Prichard
Founder/CTO, WillowTree Apps
Michael founded WillowTree in 2007 after building and selling an email software business and consulting to several large IT companies. One of only two app development companies in the 2012 Inc. 500, Willow Tree employs 40+ in Charlottesville, VA where they have built more than 100 apps, including for Game Show Network, Johnson & Johnson, SB Nation, University of Virginia and Crutchfield.
Michael founded WillowTree in 2007 after building and selling an email software business and consulting to several large IT companies. One of only two app development companies in the 2012 Inc. 500, Willow Tree employs 40+ in Charlottesville, VA where they have built more than 100 apps, including for Game Show Network, Johnson & Johnson, SB Nation, University of Virginia and Crutchfield.
Alec Saunders
Vice President of Developer Relations and Ecosystem Development, BlackBerry
As vice president of developer relations and ecosystem development at BlackBerry, Alec Saunders is responsible for building a thriving developer community for BlackBerry products and for supporting developers successfully bring their applications to a growing BlackBerry ecosystem.
Prior to joining QNX, Saunders co-founded Iotum, an award-winning communications startup; served as vice president of marketing at Versatel Networks, and headed up the marketing efforts for several key initiatives at Microsoft, including the launch of Internet Explorer in 1995. He was an early adopter of social media as a branding, awareness, and SEO strategy. Saunders’ award-winning blog (2002-present) is recognized on most of the Top 10/Top 100 lists for telecommunications and VoIP blogs.
"The application industry continues to grow at a phenomenal rate. Developers are finding new opportunities at every turn, especially in mobile app development. An organization like the Alliance will benefit developers by working to promote a healthy, innovative application development industry and provide a collective voice in public policy issues that affect large and small companies alike."
As vice president of developer relations and ecosystem development at BlackBerry, Alec Saunders is responsible for building a thriving developer community for BlackBerry products and for supporting developers successfully bring their applications to a growing BlackBerry ecosystem.
Prior to joining QNX, Saunders co-founded Iotum, an award-winning communications startup; served as vice president of marketing at Versatel Networks, and headed up the marketing efforts for several key initiatives at Microsoft, including the launch of Internet Explorer in 1995. He was an early adopter of social media as a branding, awareness, and SEO strategy. Saunders’ award-winning blog (2002-present) is recognized on most of the Top 10/Top 100 lists for telecommunications and VoIP blogs.
"The application industry continues to grow at a phenomenal rate. Developers are finding new opportunities at every turn, especially in mobile app development. An organization like the Alliance will benefit developers by working to promote a healthy, innovative application development industry and provide a collective voice in public policy issues that affect large and small companies alike."
Edward Schmit
Executive Director, AT&T Developer Program
Ed Schmit is an Executive Director (Acting) with the AT&T Developer Program, where his mission is to provide support and guidance for the developer community focused on APIs. He has been with AT&T for several years. During his career at AT&T, he has co-authored the Wireless Reference Architecture and several white papers while enlightening budding mobile application entrepreneurs through programs like AT&T's "Open Call". He also has a patent pending for an application delivery platform. Additionally, he serves on the Application Developers Alliance Board. Prior to joining AT&T, he worked for Intel in a variety of roles and while there participated helped found the Khronos Group. Ed earned his B.S. degree from MIT, a MS in engineering from the University of Washington, and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Ed Schmit is an Executive Director (Acting) with the AT&T Developer Program, where his mission is to provide support and guidance for the developer community focused on APIs. He has been with AT&T for several years. During his career at AT&T, he has co-authored the Wireless Reference Architecture and several white papers while enlightening budding mobile application entrepreneurs through programs like AT&T's "Open Call". He also has a patent pending for an application delivery platform. Additionally, he serves on the Application Developers Alliance Board. Prior to joining AT&T, he worked for Intel in a variety of roles and while there participated helped found the Khronos Group. Ed earned his B.S. degree from MIT, a MS in engineering from the University of Washington, and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Robert Scoble
Startup Liaison Officer, Rackspace
Robert Scoble joined Rackspace in 2009 to develop Building 43, a new content and social networking website. He also studies startups and other innovative companies for Rackspace and often shares his findings with the public through his blog, Scobleizer. Before joining Rackspace, Scoble founded FastCompanyTV and served as its executive officer and video blogger. From 2006 to 2008, he was vice president for media development of PodTech.Network, Inc. Prior to that, he served at Microsoft where he pioneered blogging at the company and was instrumental in Microsoft’s Channel 9 (channel9.msdn.com), a site devoted to Microsoft’s developer community. He also produces ScobleShow, a video show where he visits the world’s best technologists, tours cool tech companies, and gets exclusive demos of the latest web sites and gadgets. Scoble serves as a member of board of advisors at Tungle Corporation. He is also the author of the now best-selling book, "Naked Conversations: How Blogs Are Changing the Way Businesses Talk With Customers."
Robert Scoble joined Rackspace in 2009 to develop Building 43, a new content and social networking website. He also studies startups and other innovative companies for Rackspace and often shares his findings with the public through his blog, Scobleizer. Before joining Rackspace, Scoble founded FastCompanyTV and served as its executive officer and video blogger. From 2006 to 2008, he was vice president for media development of PodTech.Network, Inc. Prior to that, he served at Microsoft where he pioneered blogging at the company and was instrumental in Microsoft’s Channel 9 (channel9.msdn.com), a site devoted to Microsoft’s developer community. He also produces ScobleShow, a video show where he visits the world’s best technologists, tours cool tech companies, and gets exclusive demos of the latest web sites and gadgets. Scoble serves as a member of board of advisors at Tungle Corporation. He is also the author of the now best-selling book, "Naked Conversations: How Blogs Are Changing the Way Businesses Talk With Customers."
Lynda Smith
SVP/CMO, Twilio
Lynda oversees Twilio’s evangelist and developer relations programs. She previously worked as a Marketing Strategy Consultant for Nationwide and as SVP of Marketing for Jive Software.
Lynda oversees Twilio’s evangelist and developer relations programs. She previously worked as a Marketing Strategy Consultant for Nationwide and as SVP of Marketing for Jive Software.
Joel Spolsky
CEO, Co-founder, StackExchange.com
Joel Spolsky is an expert on software development, co-founder of Fog Creek Software, and the co-creator of stackexchange.com. His website, “Joel on Software,” is popular with software developers around the world and has been translated into over thirty languages. He has written four books about software development, including Smart and Gets Things Done: Joel Spolsky’s Concise Guide to Finding the Best Technical Talent (Apress 2007). Spolsky has worked at Microsoft, where he designed VBA as a member of the Excel team, and at Juno Online Services, developing an Internet client used by millions.
Joel holds a BS from Yale in Computer Science. Before college he served in the Israeli Defense Forces as a paratrooper, and he was one of the founders of Kibbutz Hanaton.
Joel Spolsky is an expert on software development, co-founder of Fog Creek Software, and the co-creator of stackexchange.com. His website, “Joel on Software,” is popular with software developers around the world and has been translated into over thirty languages. He has written four books about software development, including Smart and Gets Things Done: Joel Spolsky’s Concise Guide to Finding the Best Technical Talent (Apress 2007). Spolsky has worked at Microsoft, where he designed VBA as a member of the Excel team, and at Juno Online Services, developing an Internet client used by millions.
Joel holds a BS from Yale in Computer Science. Before college he served in the Israeli Defense Forces as a paratrooper, and he was one of the founders of Kibbutz Hanaton.
Simon Walker
Head of Developer Programs, Dolby Laboratories
Simon recently became head of developer programs at Dolby, after previously co-leading developer relations at Barnes & Noble.com (Nook), leading the Global Developer Program at SonyEricsson, and directing Developer Technical Services at Motorola. Dolby has launched an aggressive program to improve sound quality in music, game and entertainment apps by partnering with developers and hardware companies.
Simon recently became head of developer programs at Dolby, after previously co-leading developer relations at Barnes & Noble.com (Nook), leading the Global Developer Program at SonyEricsson, and directing Developer Technical Services at Motorola. Dolby has launched an aggressive program to improve sound quality in music, game and entertainment apps by partnering with developers and hardware companies.