Jeff McAffer

Jeff McAffer is a prominent figure in the technology sector, particularly known for his contributions to open source software. He is currently self-employed and based in the Greater Seattle Area. His professional journey includes significant roles at major companies, particularly in the open source domain.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Jeff is self-employed, focusing on promoting open source initiatives and helping organizations succeed with open source technologies.

• Previous Experience:

  • Senior Director of Product at GitHub (April 2019 - Present): He works to enable organizations and governments to effectively utilize open source.
  • Founder of ClearlyDefined.io (January 2018 - Present): This project aims to clarify licensing, security, and descriptive information about open source software.
  • Director of Open Source Programs Office at Microsoft (April 2015 - April 2019): He played a key role in shaping Microsoft's open source policies and practices.
  • Principal Architect for Visual Studio at Microsoft (July 2011 - April 2015): He contributed to the design and delivery of Visual Studio.
  • Eclipse Founder and PMC Member (January 1999 - September 2012): McAffer was instrumental in developing the Eclipse platform and its various components.

Education

Jeff holds a PhD candidacy from the University of Tokyo, where he conducted research in Information Science.

Interests

He has a strong passion for open source software and is dedicated to increasing its accessibility and adoption among teams and organizations.1