Cindy Goldberg
About Cindy Goldberg
Cindy Goldberg serves as the VP of Silicon Alliances at Canonical, where she leads efforts in hybrid cloud technologies and AI innovations. With extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a strong academic background in physics and biology, she has held various leadership roles at companies such as Freescale Semiconductor, IBM, and STMicroelectronics.
Current Role at Canonical
Cindy Goldberg serves as the Vice President of Silicon Alliances at Canonical, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on building partnerships and collaborations that enhance the company's hybrid cloud technologies. Her work involves leveraging her extensive background in semiconductor technology and AI hardware to drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Freescale Semiconductor
Prior to her current role, Cindy Goldberg worked at Freescale Semiconductor from 2002 to 2009. She held the positions of Site Manager and Alliance Project Leader in Crolles, France. During her tenure, she managed operations and led projects that fostered alliances within the semiconductor industry, contributing to the company's strategic objectives.
Professional Background at IBM
Cindy Goldberg was employed at IBM from 2016 to 2021 as Program Director for IBM Cloud Innovation and Tech Scouting. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she led initiatives that focused on advancing cloud technologies and scouting for innovative solutions. Her role involved collaborating with various teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies into IBM's offerings.
Educational Background
Cindy Goldberg earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the University at Albany, SUNY, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. She also holds a Master's Degree in Physics from the same institution, completed from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University at Albany, SUNY, studying from 1988 to 1992.
Expertise in AI and Semiconductor Technology
Cindy Goldberg possesses multi-domain expertise in AI hardware and semiconductor technology. Her professional experience includes building hybrid cloud infrastructure and developing open-source software tools that apply AI research innovations to enterprise use cases. She leads a team focused on innovation and tech scouting, emphasizing collaboration and investment with startups to accelerate advancements in hybrid cloud technologies.