Dale is a Certified Project Executive and the Program Director for Linux Software Ecosystem & Innovation Lab. He is a seasoned expert in Open Source architecture development and implementation, and is an active participant across Open Source community projects including a board member on Linux Foundation steering committee. He also drives the Platform Ecosystem for IBM's Middleware products and Industry ISV products. Dale also drives Linux solutions via the Innovation Lab which leverages IBM products, open source, research resources, and partnerships drawing on his extensive experience in the areas of application development, databases, cloud infrastructure, big data/analytics. His previous responsibilities included the Platform Technical Strategy and Portfolio Investments; co-leader for Linux on IBM Systems business development and business development/strategy leader for enabling the Open Source Linux Ecosystem. Dale is a certified PMP, certified IBM Project Manager, certified IBM Project Executive and has obtained his black belt in Lean 6 Sigma. Dale also received his MBA in 2012 with an emphasis on finance & executive leadership. Dale has held numerous Executive, Management and Product Development positions in Processor Development, CAD tool development, Engineering Services & Systems HW/Packaging design.