Melissa E. Evers is vice president in the Software and Advanced Technology Group and general manager of Software to Execution organization at Intel Corporation. Her responsibilities span crafting strategies, planning and execution across SATG, as well as xIntel SW Transformation initiatives. Based in Portland, Oregon, Evers leads Intel’s open source strategy and engagement across associated communities. Outside of Intel, she serves on the governing board of the Linux Foundation, and has served in many other Open Source Governing boards from CNCF, Open Infrastructure to chair of the Linux Foundation Edge.