Biographical Notes

Mary Ann Fisher, Program Director of Linux for IBM's world wide Public Sector Business Area, is responsible for IBM's open source Linux strategies and implementation for Government, Higher Education, Life Science and Health Care Industries. In this role, Mary Ann developed IBM's Linux investment and product strategy for these industries. She leads the development of Linux solution offerings with IBM software, hardware and services. She works closely with clients as they integrate open source and Linux into enterprise IT architectures. Mary Ann also drives IBM's Linux go to market initiatives in the Public Sector including establishing business partner relationships, developing channel strategies and key marketing / sales initiatives.