Leendert van Doorn is a distinguished technology executive with a broad and impactful track record across the tech industry. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President at Qualcomm in charge of their worldwide Central Software Engineering organization, they command a significant operation of over 12,000 individuals focused on various crucial aspects of software engineering, including multimedia, security, AI, compiler technology, and regional teams in India and China. With 4,635 LinkedIn connections, van Doorn’s leadership is characterized by driving innovation and expansion within Qualcomm since their start in May 2022.

Before joining Qualcomm, van Doorn made substantial contributions at Microsoft as a VP/Distinguished Engineer for the Azure Core team, particularly advancing the integration of ARM64 servers into Azure datacenters, a move pivotal for ARM's success in cloud computing. At AMD as a Corporate Fellow/CVP, they bolstered security and software innovations and played a key role in forming AMD's China JV, solidifying the company’s stance in confidential computing. Early in their career, van Doorn led teams at IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center, focusing on secure systems, ethical hacking, as well as security usability and privacy.

Additionally, van Doorn imparts their wealth of knowledge as an adjunct professor at CMU ECE, shaping the future of technology innovation. With a pedigree of achievements including their tenure on the boards of the Compute Express Link and Gen-Z consortia, van Doorn is also celebrated for expertise in distributed systems and virtualization. Educated to the highest level with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and an engineering degree from The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Leendert van Doorn stands as a pillar in the realms of semiconductor, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Their dedication to the field has established them as a vanguard thought leader and innovator across the international technology landscape.