Gil Yehuda

Senior Vice President, Head of Open Source. Established and led the Open Source Program Office, driving compliance, security, and technology modernization initiatives.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure open source license compliance for 80 mobile apps, SDKs, software embedded in hardware, and software publications; addressing legal and security risks.
• Direct the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) program for IT Asset Management and Third Party Risk Management, enhancing transparency and accountability in software development processes. Create, analyze, and inventory thousands of SBOMS for internally developed applications in compliance with regulatory frameworks including PCI, FFIEC, NIST-800,
• Lead a cross-functional team to develop tools and processes to efficiently remediate application vulnerabilities at scale, reducing security risks and improving overall software quality. Run a CVE triage and Asset-based prioritization processes to address open source security and obsolescence risks.
• Operate the formalized InnerSource program, enabling teams to collaborate on shared software dependencies and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation. Supporting InnerSource activities in eight product lines that have intersecting technology platforms.
• Provide internal consulting services to Legal, Risk, Product, Security, and Innovation teams, offering expertise and guidance on open source concerns and best practices. Participate in the bank's Intellectual Property Executive Strategy Council.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of open source policies and procedures.
• Consistently stay updated with industry trends and best practices in open source engineering, technology, and security, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Sr. Director of Open Source and Open Standards. Developed and implemented comprehensive open source and standards policies and strategies encompassing all brands and products.

• Managed inbound license compliance, contribution licenses, and outbound code publication for over 500 projects, ensuring adherence to legal and licensing requirements.
• Oversaw license compliance for 180 mobile apps, 1200 SDKs, and distributed products, minimizing legal risks and ensuring compliance with open source licenses.
• Provided legal and business development support for M&A due diligence, divestitures, and contract issues related to open source, contributing to the successful completion of over 50 deals.
• Cultivated and managed relationships with key open source foundations, including the Apache Software Foundation, Linux Foundation, OpenStack Foundation, TODOgroup and the W3C Advisory Committee.
• Led the Engineering Standards Group at Yahoo, driving the establishment and enforcement of engineering best practices and standards.
• Managed the Yahoo Developer Network, overseeing external technology services and partnerships through APIs, SDKs, and open source products.
• Collaborated with internal teams and external companies on value-generating projects, including Dev/Rel marketing campaigns, developer tools, and metrics.
• Oversaw the technical documentation team responsible for publishing tech docs for internal platforms, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of technical information.
• Managed quarterly hackday innovation fairs, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration among engineers.
• Created the Open Source Champions program to recognize excellence in open source citizenship inside and outside the company.
• Led the digital transformation project to refresh the corporate intranet and enhance engineering collaboration activities, improving communication and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Technology Innovation Director at Fidelity Center for Applied Technology / Fidelity Labs

• • Organized and executed innovation events to support strategic initiatives for internal innovation groups, resulting in an increase in programs from 18 to 24 and employee participation from 5,800 to 15,000.
  • Implemented social collaboration technologies within the enterprise, facilitating improved communication and knowledge sharing among employees.

Director of Enterprise Architecture at Fidelity Investments Systems Company

• • Led a cross-company initiative and technology architect team representing 10 internal business units, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments.
  • Managed an internal consultancy servicing over 1,000 developers, coordinating training, support, and vendor management.
  • Reduced development costs by $10 million per year and measurably reduced code failures and operational costs.
  • Developed an IT governance program, coordinating the selection of over 200 technology vendors and product versions.
  • Authored performance guidelines and security policies for .NET development, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Senior Developer / Product Manager at Fidelity Brokerage Services

• • Served as technology consultant for a cross-divisional CRM platform
  • Coordinated workflow processing system handling 60,000 customer correspondence daily
  • Developed a cross-platform imaging system used by 4,000 customer service representatives

Cambridge Technology Partners: Information Technology Consultant, Cambridge, MA

Xerox: Knowledge Based Systems Competency Center, Knowledge Engineer, Rochester, NY

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Awarded 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018 

• All Star Influential Voices in Enterprise 2.0 (Seek Omega)
• Nifty 50 in Technology (Webbiquity and Blue Focus Marketing)
• Top 10 Industry Analysts on Twitter (Edelman Research)