Sean Martin
About Sean Martin
Sean Martin, CTO and Founder, has been a pioneer in Internet technology since the early 1990s, notably inventing IBM's first Web application server and bringing major sporting events online.
Title and Role
Sean Martin serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Founder. His career in Internet technology has been marked by innovation and pioneering efforts that date back to the early nineties. As a recognized leader, he has contributed to advancements across various technology domains.
Pioneering Internet Technologies
Sean Martin has been at the forefront of Internet technology since the early nineties. He played a pivotal role in creating and implementing IBM's first Web application server and content-manager called WOM, and established its distributed Web application hosting environment, Womplex. He also led the development of IBM's Sash Weblication Manager, an integrated HTML and JavaScript runtime and IDE.
Innovations in Live Sports Broadcasting
In 1995, Sean Martin was responsible for bringing numerous key sporting events to the Web for the first time. These events included the Wimbledon Championships, the PGA Championship, and the US Open. His work significantly contributed to the early stages of streaming live sports on the Internet.
IBM Contributions and Programs
Sean Martin co-founded IBM's Extreme Blue recruiting program in 1999. His efforts in thought leadership extended to his representation of IBM at various influential groups, such as the OMG Life Sciences Research group, the Interoperable Informatics Infrastructure Consortium (I3C), and the W3C's Semantic Web in Healthcare and Life Sciences group. He received numerous awards for his contributions at IBM, including the Outstanding Technical Innovation award and the Chairman's Award.
Publications and Authorship
Sean Martin has authored several peer-reviewed Life Sciences journal articles, showcasing his expertise in the field. Additionally, he co-authored the ebook 'The Rise of the Knowledge Graph' with Ben Szekely and Dean Allemang, further establishing his authority and thought leadership in emerging technologies.