Staff

Bazil Sterling (he/him) is a Communications and Marketing Associate at The Linux Foundation, where he drives marketing and communications efforts for key open source initiatives, including the PyTorch Foundation, LF Decentralized Trust, and DENT. With a background in journalism, public relations, marketing, and advertising, Bazil is a storyteller who crafts compelling narratives that elevate open source communities. He is particularly passionate about supporting projects advancing sustainability and open collaboration.

Deb Giles (she/her) is the Event Director for the Linux Foundation’s Collaborative Projects, where she oversees global events, including the PyTorch Conference. With over 15 years of experience in producing conferences, corporate meetings, and trade shows, Deb has worked across a wide range of industries including tech, gaming, and construction. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Azusa Pacific University. Based in Nashville, TN, Deb enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her dog, Shadow, in her free time.

Grace Lucier (she/her) is a PR Manager at The Linux Foundation, where she drives media relations and strategy for the PyTorch Foundation, the OpenSearch Software Foundation and the Open Software Security Foundation, amongst other programs. Her background in communications, marketing and journalism informs her PR expertise. Prior to joining the Linux Foundation, she worked at two Boston-based PR agencies. She holds a B.A. in English and Philosophy from The College of the Holy Cross.

Jennifer Bly (she/her) is Director of Marketing and Communications at the Linux Foundation where she leads marketing and communications for open source projects like the PyTorch Foundation, High Performance Software Foundation, OpenSSF, and Ultra Ethernet Consortium. She develops marketing strategies that encompass integrated campaigns with an emphasis on public relations, communications, social media engagement, content development, brand storytelling and more. Jennifer has a knack for making complex technical issues easy to understand in ways that motivate people to pay attention and take action. Before joining the Linux Foundation she was the External Relations Manager at the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), where she led the outreach team to increase the organization’s visibility in the internet community and develop strategic relationships that build customer growth and engagement. Jennifer earned her MA in Mass Communication from the University of Florida and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Within PRSA she is active on the Executive Committee of the Technology Section. She is passionate about creating a better internet and enjoys getting the word out about people doing great work in the open source community.

Jordan Conway is a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer at The Linux Foundation, mastering multi cloud environments and CI/CD workflows. He’s a skilled problem-solver with a passion for automation and Open Source technology. Jordan also brings a collaborative spirit and deep technical skills to his work. With experience that includes leadership roles in the Open Source Technology and Medical Imaging Technology industries, he’s a fast learner always exploring new tech.

When he’s not “brew installing” homebrew packages you can find him homebrewing beer with his wife and exploring the wilderness with his two daughters.

Mark has a proven track record of fostering organizational growth in neighboring open source foundations. Mark co-founded the Open Stack Foundation (now OpenInfra Foundation), and has played a key role in the development and global success of OIF. Over the past 13 years, he established it as a leading cloud platform and one of the most dynamic projects in the history of open source computing. Since its modest beginnings under Mark’s leadership in 2012 OSF/OIF has expanded into a community of 8 platinum, 10 gold and 66 silver corporate members. Mark’s robust knowledge of AI, including a central role in shaping the definition of open source AI through the Open Source Initiative, makes him an ideal leader for LF AI & Data and the PyTorch Foundation.

Matt White (he/him) is the CTO of the PyTorch Foundation and AgenticAI at the Linux Foundation. Matt is a distinguished expert in artificial intelligence and business, renowned for successfully deploying large-scale AI platforms across the telecom, gaming, media, and entertainment industries. With over two decades of experience, Matt has consistently demonstrated his ability to stay ahead of the curve in technological innovation, spearheading advancements in AI applications in diverse domains.

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Meredith Roach (she/her) works on the Memberships team at The Linux Foundation, where she drives membership growth for the PyTorch Foundation. Prior to joining the Linux Foundation, she worked as a technical trainer and instructional designer in the software industry. She holds a B.A. in Organizational Development from Temple University, and when not at work, you can likely find her hiking and fishing in the mountains with her family.

Naomi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project and event management. A detail-oriented, innovative professional with 10+ years of experience in leading projects to successful completion and a performance history of amplifying efficiency and productivity.

Regina Nkenchor (she/her) is a Program Manager at the Linux Foundation, where she oversees high-impact projects, including PyTorch, the Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP), and RISE. With over a decade of experience in the technology industry, Regina has successfully led digital transformation initiatives across sectors such as tax, finance, education, retail, and open source ecosystems.

Prior to joining the Linux Foundation, Regina served as a Software Engineer and as an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Ambassador at IKEA.

Regina brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her work, combining technical expertise in software engineering with foundations in informatics, public administration, and law.

Outside of work, Regina enjoys traveling and connecting with new people.

Thanh Ha is a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer at The Linux Foundation, working on the PyTorch CI infrastructure. A seasoned DevOps professional with over 15 years experience, Thanh excels in Infrastructure Optimization: Enhancing the backbone of software development for scalability and performance, Automation Mastery: Streamlining CI/CD pipelines to accelerate development cycles and ensure consistency, and Quality Assurance: Innovating QA and testing processes to deliver robust, high-quality software. With a passion for merging hands-on technical expertise with industry best practices, Thanh collaborates closely with development teams, driving technological advancements and mentoring emerging talent in the DevOps field.