Rod Smith

Vice President of Internet Technology with IBM

Rod is an IBM Fellow and Vice President of Internet Emerging Technology, Software Group. He is a recognized technical leader, both within IBM’s software business, as well as across the industry. His team’s technological innovations and cross-industry collaborations have enabled the rapid adoption of technologies such as Web Services, XML, Linux, J2EE and next generation rich user collaboration technology and wireless applications.

Rod enjoys a sustained, and unparalleled, record of achievement in the software business due to his ability to identify key emerging technologies well before they become mainstream.  He is often sought out to provide guidance in helping customers establish their own future technical strategies and directions.

IBM has honored Rod with numerous awards, including the Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Design Excellence Award.  He has co-authored a US Senate Report, and has written numerous articles for the IBM Systems Journal.