Biography
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.(1/15/2004)
In 2000, as one of the first speakers at XML One, Rod discussed the merging of the web, XML, and messaging into the loosely coupled applications that today we call web services.
Rod's Emerging Internet Technology team has continued to explore new uses for XML beyond SOA for enterprises. His talk will cover how XML is a cornerstone for new types of web applications - Do It yourself applications - which include applications through dynamic scripting languages and the intersection with other emerging areas such as Rich Interactive Applications.
This was a keynote talk and as such no paper was prepared for the proceedings.
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