Rod Burns
About Rod Burns
Rod Burns VP Ecosystem
Rod Burns serves as the VP Ecosystem, bringing with him a wealth of experience acquired over his years in the tech industry. With a foundational degree in Computing Science, Burns has cultivated a versatile career, contributing to major technological advancements and participating in the innovation of mobile technology and open-source ecosystems.
Rod Burns Education and Expertise
Rod Burns graduated with a BSc in Computing Science from the University of Glasgow. His education provided a robust foundation that he has built upon through various roles in leading technology companies. Burns has expertise in mobile technology, app integration, and organizing large-scale tech conferences. He has been instrumental in launching open source projects and advancing mobile computing platforms.
Rod Burns Professional Background
Rod Burns' career includes tenures at prominent companies such as Symbian, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, and Inmarsat. At these organizations, he played crucial roles, including working on pioneering projects like the first European smartphone with a camera and the initial Walkman™ branded smartphone. His contributions have significantly shaped the mobile and app ecosystems.
Rod Burns Achievements
Rod Burns has an impressive track record of achievements in the tech industry. He was pivotal in bringing Spotify and other major apps to the Symbian platform, expanding the capabilities and appeal of Symbian devices. Burns also organized major conferences, such as WIPJam at MWC, which fostered collaboration and advancement within the mobile tech community. Additionally, he launched open source initiatives like SYCL Academy, driving forward new educational resources in computing.