Joe Speed
About Joe Speed
Joe Speed serves as the Head of Edge at Ampere, focusing on energy-efficient edge computing across various sectors. He has held significant roles at companies such as IBM, ADLINK Technology, and Apex.AI, contributing to advancements in IoT and cloud-native technologies.
Current Role at Ampere
Joe Speed serves as the Head of Edge at Ampere, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on bringing cloud native compute solutions to various sectors, including software-defined vehicles, robotics, industrial applications, IoT, 5G, and space. He plays a significant role in defining the company's edge strategy, requirements, and go-to-market plans. His work aims to enhance the energy efficiency of edge computing, achieving a reduction in energy consumption by 2-3 times.
Previous Experience at ADLINK Technology
Before joining Ampere, Joe Speed worked at ADLINK Technology as the Field CTO for Global Partners from 2017 to 2021. During his four years at ADLINK, he contributed to the development and implementation of strategies that enhanced the company's position in the edge computing market.
Career at IBM
Joe Speed has held multiple roles at IBM over the years. He was the Watson IoT AutoLab Co-Founder and Product Owner from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as the Worldwide IoT Automotive Executive Consultant from 2015 to 2016 and as the Global IoT Leader from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as the Worldwide Connectivity Sales Leader from 2009 to 2012 and as the Worldwide Commerce Solution Executive from 2006 to 2009.
Educational Background
Joe Speed studied at Eckerd College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Computer Science and Business Management. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in technology and product management.
Expertise in IoT and Edge Computing
Joe Speed has significant expertise in IoT and edge computing. His previous roles include serving as the Director of IoT at The Linux Foundation and as VP of Product & Chief Evangelist at Apex.AI. He has also worked as a Senior Product Manager at Cognizant and held various leadership positions in solution architecture and product development at other technology firms.