Jay Smith
About Jay Smith
Jay Smith is the Founder and CTO of Webscale, an IBM Master Inventor, and an expert in parallel and distributed computing systems.
Founder and CTO of Webscale
Jay Smith is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Webscale, a company he established in 2012. Webscale has been at the forefront of delivering scalable cloud solutions, especially for eCommerce businesses. Under his leadership, Webscale has grown into a notable player in the cloud computing industry, known for its innovative approaches to managing and optimizing web traffic.
IBM Master Inventor with Over 20 Patents
Jay Smith holds the prestigious title of IBM Master Inventor, a recognition given to top technologists in IBM. He has been granted over 20 patents, underscoring his contributions to advancements in technology and innovation. His work has pushed the boundaries in various fields within computing, particularly focusing on high-impact technological solutions.
Academic Contributions and Peer-Reviewed Publications
Jay Smith has made significant contributions to the academic community, co-authoring over 30 peer-reviewed articles. His research primarily focuses on parallel and distributed computing systems. These publications have been well-received in academic circles, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in these specialized fields of computing.
Professional Background at IBM and DigitalGlobe
Before founding Webscale, Jay Smith worked at IBM where he was heavily involved in High Performance Computing (HPC). His pioneering work at DigitalGlobe, particularly in the application of General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units (GPGPU), has been influential in enhancing processing capabilities and efficiency in computational tasks.
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jay Smith earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Colorado State University in 2008. His doctoral research laid the foundation for his future work in computing, providing him with the expertise needed to make significant contributions to the fields of parallel and distributed computing systems, as well as high-performance computing.