Anthony O'Dowd

Anthony O'Dowd is a worldwide technical professional with expertise in RedHat OpenShift and IBM technology, focusing on enterprise messaging, integration, and API management.

With a wealth of experience in deploying cloud native architectures that leverage Kubernetes and various technologies, he is well-versed in cloud and on-premise environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, and IBM Z platforms.

As an experienced product software development leader, Anthony possesses significant skills in architecture, design, and implementation in middle and back office technologies, having led the development of IBM MQ and Integration Bus software offerings across multiple operating systems and hardware platforms for over two decades.

Additionally, he is the author of the popular blockchain book 'Blockchain with Hyperledger Fabric,' now in its second edition.

Anthony O'Dowd obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics, Class I, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Elementary Particle Physics from Manchester University.

He has held various key roles at IBM, including Technical Executive in IBM Technology, Technical Executive in Blockchain Technologies, Cloud Technologies in the Office of the CTO Europe, Chief Architect and Strategist in IBM Integration Bus, as well as Lead Developer and Developer.