Brian Warner

Director, Fidelity Investments, Open Source Programs Office Architect

Brian Warner is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in open source software and non-profit operations. As the former Director of Open Source Engineering and Strategy at Samsung Electronics, he led a team of open source maintainers, oversaw internal/external open source projects, and managed relationships with strategic foundations. Brian also served as the Program Director at The Linux Foundation, offering operational and strategic support to various tech consortia. Prior to that, Brian was the Director of Client Services at The Linux Foundation and held roles at IBM. With a Masters in Legal Studies and an MBA focusing on technology and innovation, Brian possesses a strong technical background and extensive experience in business development, client relations, and marketing. He is known for his expertise in open source policies, compliance, and contributions, collaborating closely with internal teams, legal departments, and compliance officers to foster good citizenship in the open source community.