Staff

Kate Stewart is Vice President of Dependable Embedded Systems at The Linux Foundation. She is responsible for the Open Compliance programs. Her focus is on embedded open source programs, and working with them to improve best practices in security and support for use in safety critical applications. She has launched Real-Time Linux, ELISA, CHAOSS, SDDI and Zephyr Project. With over 35 years of experience in the software industry, she has held a variety of roles and worked as a developer in Canada, Australia, and the US and for the last 20 years has managed software development teams in the US, Canada, UK, India, and China.

Benjamin is a technology enthusiast with a strong passion for empowering developers to build innovative solutions.
A long-time open-source advocate, he currently works at the Linux Foundation as the lead developer advocate for the Zephyr Project.

Maemalynn is the Director of Marketing Communications at the Linux Foundation and manages all external and member communications for the Zephyr Project.

Susan brings technical insight and marketing expertise to the open source world. She began her career in the embedded systems industry, taking on roles in marketing, digital strategy, and product management. Currently, she works as a project marketer at the Linux Foundation, supporting initiatives like the Zephyr Project, OpenSSF, and the Open Mainframe Project. At Zephyr, she manages the global meetup program, connecting developer communities worldwide and collaborating with users, contributors, and maintainers to enhance visibility and engagement. She’s also contributed to other Linux Foundation efforts, including Linux Foundation Europe and the ELISA Project. Outside of work, Susan enjoys baking and listening to music.