Adam Drobot

Adam Drobot is a seasoned technologist with over 40 years of experience across various sectors, including industry, public service, and research. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for FAMES | Finance, Arts and STEM, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring and educating disadvantaged youth in finance, arts, and STEM subjects through engaging after-school and summer programs.23

In addition to his role at FAMES, Drobot is also the Chairman of the Board at OpenTechWorks, Inc., where he focuses on open-source software and complex program management. His previous positions include Managing Director and CTO at 2M Companies and President of the Applied Research and Government Business Units at Telcordia Technologies.12 Drobot has contributed significantly to the field, holding 26 patents and publishing over 100 journal articles. He is involved with several corporate boards and advisory councils, including the FCC Technology Advisory Council and the Telecommunications Industry Association.12

Drobot holds a BS in Engineering Physics from Cornell University and a PhD in Plasma Physics from the University of Texas.1