I believe the best technology is built collaboratively, in the open, with a bias toward trust and long-term impact.
I’m Katherine Druckman, a senior technologist, speaker, and longtime advocate for open ecosystems. I specialize in developer experience, security, and AI. I help organizations navigate complex technologies with clarity and purpose. My work combines software ecosystem strategy, content creation, and community building, grounded in a foundation of hands-on software engineering experience.
What I Do
Currently, I’m a Senior Open Source Evangelist at Intel, where I lead thought leadership efforts related to secure AI and open source adoption. My role includes external engagement, internal advocacy, and collaboration across the technology industry.
I create and deliver content in many formats, including conference keynotes, blog posts, videos, and podcasts. My goal is to make open source, software security, and AI more accessible to a broad technical audience.
With several years of experience as a software engineer, I bring a practical understanding of how developers build, deploy, and secure systems in real-world environments. This technical foundation informs both my strategic contributions and my ability to connect with engineering audiences.
Community and Ecosystem Leadership
- Co-Chair, Marketing Advisory Council & DevRel Community
Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF)
I help shape messaging and developer engagement strategies to support global open source security. - Lead, AI Security Working Group
Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA)
I coordinate collaboration across vendors to define secure, production-ready practices for GenAI.
These roles place me at the center of conversations about open governance, secure development, and emerging technologies, all with a focus on practical outcomes.
Public Speaking and Media
I regularly speak at events including KubeCon, All Things Open, and Open Source Summit. I also host and contribute to several tech podcasts, such as Reality 2.0 and Intel’s Open at Intel.
If you're organizing a conference, panel, or podcast, I'd be happy to talk.