Bill Howe is a renowned figure in the field of computer science, with a focus on building systems that facilitate data-intensive science. He has studied Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Computer Science at Portland State University, and Computer Science at Oregon Health & Science University. Throughout his career, Bill has held various positions, including Program Director and Faculty Chair of the UW Data Science Masters Degree at the University of Washington, Associate Director of the eScience Institute at the University of Washington, and Senior Research Associate and Data Architect at Oregon Health & Science University.

Bill's recent work includes the development of database-as-a-service systems like SQLshare and Myria, aiming to cater to scientists' needs. Additionally, he has implemented a query language that works on "gridded" datasets, commonly used in environmental simulations. With a clear understanding of the changing scientific landscape, Bill's data-driven approach, and focus on building collaborative systems that facilitate data analysis, make him a valuable addition to any organization.