Peng Daniel Du
About Peng Daniel Du
Daniel Du serves as the Director of Business Development & Ecosystem Alliance at Canonical Ltd., where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in strategic partnerships within the technology sector, particularly in the Smart Homing and IoT industries.
Work at Canonical
Peng Daniel Du has served as the Director of Business Development & Ecosystem Alliance at Canonical Ltd. since 2016. His role focuses on fostering strategic partnerships within the technology ecosystem, particularly in China. He has been instrumental in advancing the Smart Homing segment by collaborating with major companies such as ZTE, ARM, Intel, and Qualcomm. His leadership in the China Mobile Digital Homing Alliance and participation in the China Mobile Global Partner Conference in 2016 highlight his commitment to driving innovation in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Peng Daniel Du holds a Master’s degree in Automatic Control from Beijing University of Technology and a degree in Electronics Engineering from Dalian University of Technology, where he achieved Scholar status. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business development and ecosystem alliances, particularly in the fields of IoT and smart technologies.
Background
Before joining Canonical, Peng Daniel Du accumulated significant experience in the technology sector. He worked at Cisco as a Senior Service Solution Manager and Business Development Manager from 2010 to 2015. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Nortel Asia as a Senior Product Marketing & Business Development Manager. His extensive background includes exploring local platforms in the iIOT vertical industry and facilitating alliances in the Smart Manufacturing sector.
Achievements
At Canonical, Peng Daniel Du has led initiatives to develop a proof of concept platform that integrates Azure, Ubuntu, and AllWinner, enhancing the Microsoft Cortana ecosystem. He has also collaborated with AliCloud and iIOT Gateway OEMs to create joint industry IoT solutions. His involvement in local standard alliances, such as the Edge Computing Consortium, and projects related to Smart City and Smart Healthcare initiatives demonstrates his active engagement in advancing technology solutions in China.