Optimizing Inference Performance to Power Enterprise AI Workloads

Ted Marena is responsible for delivering Instinct™ GPU-based data center servers by collaborating with OEMs like Supermicro to win applications in AI, Machine Learning and High Performance Compute. Previously Marena helped accelerated the build out of the RISC-V ecosystem and created solutions based on FPGAs and SOCs. He excels at business development, marketing and revenue growth. Marena authored High-Tech Marketing Simplified, An Insider’s Shared Experience in 2022. Marena was also awarded US patent 9009379 in 2015.

Linda Yang has built her career at the intersection of foundational technologies and innovation. Starting as a software developer for Cisco's IOS, she later played a pivotal role in deploying the largest Smart Grid of its time, serving as the hardware product manager for outdoor ruggedized routers, which also expanded her exposure to edge computing and machine learning.

Her growing interest in AI/ML led her to PayPal, where she and her team delivered a unified AI platform for developers globally—a significant career milestone. She continued to leverage this expertise at ServiceNow, modernizing AI infrastructure from hardware stack to AI services such as training and inferencing.

As discussions on sustainable AI infrastructure intensified, Linda joined Supermicro. She believes in their vision to lead the tech industry towards a more sustainable future and fulfill environmental promises.

Kevin Cochrane is a 25+ year pioneer of the digital experience space. Kevin co-founded his first start-up, Interwoven, in 1996, pioneered open source content management at Alfresco in 2006, and built a global leader in digital experience management as CMO of Day Software and later Adobe. Kevin has also held senior executive positions at OpenText, Bloomreach, and SAP. Now at Vultr, Kevin is now working to build Vultr's global brand presence as a leader in the independent Cloud platform market.

Carol Whitmarsh Moon is a dynamic and experienced marketing professional with a strong background in the semiconductor industry. Currently serving as a Product Marketing Manager for AMD's Data Center GPUs and Accelerators, she brings a wealth of expertise in technical content creation, product launches, event coordination, campaign development, and sales enablement. Carol has held significant roles at major companies, including Western Digital and Microchip Technology, where she specialized in segment marketing, strategic communications, and technical marketing for data center products. She is also pursuing a master’s in strategic communications at Washington State University, further solidifying her skills in marketing strategy and execution. Known for her curiosity and innovative approach, Carol is passionate about driving growth and delivering impactful AI marketing solutions for her OEM and Cloud partners and customers.