Jean Charles Verdié
About Jean Charles Verdié
Jean Charles Verdié serves as the Head of Devices/IoT Field Engineering for EMEA at Canonical, where he leads a team focused on embedded devices and IoT solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, he has held various leadership roles and contributed to significant advancements in connected technologies.
Current Role at Canonical
Jean Charles Verdié serves as the Head of Devices/IoT Field Engineering for the EMEA region at Canonical. He has held this position since 2022, working from Combaillaux, Occitanie, France. In this role, he leads the IoT Field Engineering Team, focusing on embedded devices and IoT solutions. His responsibilities include bridging the gap between Ubuntu Core and customer requirements within the IoT sector.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role, Jean Charles Verdié held several significant positions in the technology sector. He was the Co-Founder and CTO at Voxtok Technologies from 2014 to 2017. He also served as Vice President of Technology and Projects at Netgem from 2017 to 2020. His experience includes working as Senior Director of Connected Technologies at MStar Semiconductor from 2010 to 2014 and as Director of Smart Services & Technologies at Bionatics from 2020 to 2022.
Educational Background
Jean Charles Verdié has a diverse educational background in engineering and computer science. He studied at Collège Eugène Vigne from 1983 to 1987. He obtained an Engineer degree in Computer Science, Management, and Architecture from Ecole Privée des Sciences Informatique between 1994 and 1997. He also achieved a Master of Research in Computer Science from the University of Montpellier in 1997 and studied Electronics at ECE, Ecole d'ingénieurs for one year in 1993-1994.
Contributions to Technology Evolution
Throughout his 25-year career in the embedded technology sector, Jean Charles Verdié has witnessed and contributed to the evolution of several key technologies. His experience includes involvement with Palm handhelds, Bluetooth, DVB-IPI, HbbTV, WebKit, and WiFi MESH. His extensive background in these areas highlights his expertise in the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions.
Advisory Roles and Industry Involvement
Jean Charles Verdié has participated in advisory roles within the technology industry. He served as an Advisory Board member at W3C from 2012 to 2014. His involvement in such organizations reflects his commitment to advancing technology standards and practices on a global scale.