Author: Debra Goldfarb

Debra is Director of HPC Products and Strategy for AWS, leading the company’s efforts to broaden the scope and portfolio of HPC services and capabilities. Prior to AWS, she was an Intel Fellow, and Chief Analyst for Intel’s Data Platform Group’s Strategy Organization. Previously, she spearheaded Intel’s efforts in expanding the use of HPC into new markets, and was instrumental in defining strategy and pathfinding for Intel’s Technical Computing Group. Prior to Intel, Debra led strategy and evangelism for Microsoft’s Technical Computing organization, driving several high-profile collaborations including the Gates Foundation’s Malaria initiative. Debra started her career as an industry analyst at IDC, launching its High-Performance Computing (HPC) practice, founding the HPC User Forum, its Life Sciences practice and launching the Bio-IT business portfolio. Her work as a leader in HPC helped shaped US technology policy and the global HPC ecosystem. Outside of AWS, she is actively involved in diversity and STEM initiatives.