Jim Schreckengast
Open Source Program Office, HPE

Jim Schreckengast (Schreck) works in HPE’s Open Source Program Office, where he focuses on strategic planning, compliance, consulting, and strategic program management, helping businesses derive competitive advantage and value from open source use and investments. Previously, Schreck spent 15 years in executive R&D positions at GemPlus (now GemAlto), Peace Software, Eastman Kodak, and Pink Zulu Labs. He holds a BS in computer science from Purdue University and an MS in management of technology from NTU. Schreck is a private pilot, drummer, ham radio guy, photographer, and a huge Star Trek and Star Wars fan. He volunteers in the community maintaining an off-the-grid emergency digital radio network that spans New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. He also participates in charity events to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Schreck is located in Fort Collins, Colorado.