Senior Solution Architect, RHEL - Red Hat

With over 20 years of experience specialising Free/Libre/Open Source Software (F/LOSS) and rooted in *NIX heritage, Joel is a strategic advocate for Open Source adoption, particularly impactful within the dynamic telecommunications sector. His unique combination of deep technical expertise and business strategy provides valuable insight into bridging the gap between advanced technology and the evolving needs of organisational culture. Joel focuses not just on pioneering solutions like large-scale Open routing and compute-based private cloud architecture, but also on fostering cross-domain collaboration and refining open methodologies through active engagement with upstream community projects and governance structures. As a seasoned Linux workstation user and administrator with extensive knowledge of RHEL and its upstream ecosystems, he offers crucial expertise on maximising the strategic value and technical effect of leveraging Linux. Combining technical mastery with a focus on scalable, secure solutions, Joel engineers and leads the implementation of impactful open infrastructure strategies tailored to enterprise environments. His background also includes skills in social sciences and data science, enhancing his ability to understand and address complex business challenges holistically. He is a recognised voice in Open Source leadership, committed to driving effective and sustainable technology solutions in business and technology.

Asia Pacific Platform Leader, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat

Shashank Dixit is the Asia Pacific Platform Leader for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, responsible for the development and advocacy of Red Hat’s go-to-market (GTM) strategies and tactics in APAC for the RHEL product line. He leads a team of talented, specialised solution architects and specialist sales who are responsible for aligning the sales activities to meet our customers' technical challenges. We are a voice for the customer within Red Hat to ensure customer success.

With over 15 years immersed in open-source technology, Shashank brings a wealth of expertise, honed through crafting and optimising a myriad of IT infrastructures. His forte lies in hybrid cloud solutions, where he seamlessly guides partners and enterprises, illuminating use cases and facilitating effortless integration.

Beyond his role at Red Hat, Shashank's extensive experience spans technology sales, marketing, and product management at industry leaders, including Ericsson, HPE, and Google Cloud.