Sam Lightstone

Sam Lightstone is a renowned technology leader with a strong background in database, data analytics, and AI.

He has held prominent roles at top tech companies like Airbnb, Facebook (Meta), and IBM, where he led research, development, and operations for operational data systems.

With a focus on large-scale distributed systems, he is well-versed in improving scalability, simplicity, and operations.

Sam has a track record of driving successful initiatives in machine learning, IoT analytics, data warehousing, and cloud databases.

Apart from his technical expertise, he is a prolific author with patents pending, publications in scientific venues, and critically acclaimed books on career development in technology.

His leadership skills are evident through his ability to incubate disruptive technology, build and manage engineering teams, and drive go-to-market strategies effectively.

Sam Lightstone's educational background includes a Master's degree in Computer Science - Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University.