Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE President & CEO
- Mary Ellen Randall is the Founder and CEO of Ascot Technologies and a former IBM leader with decades of experience spanning flight simulator software, chip and systems development, operating systems, networking, and enterprise mobile solutions.
- A long-time IEEE volunteer and global leader, she has served as Region Director, Treasurer, President-Elect and now President, and is the creator of the IEEE MOVE program, combining disaster relief, STEM outreach, and “technology for the benefit of humanity” on a global scale.
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From a childhood shaped by “do your best” to pioneering flight simulators, leading at IBM, founding a mobile software company, and creating IEEE’s MOVE disaster-relief and STEM outreach program, her journey spans math, mentorship and mission-driven technology. This conversation dives into the pivotal moments, bold career shifts, and global impact of a leader using engineering to serve humanity.
00:09- About Mary Ellen Randall
- Mary Ellen Randall is the Founder and CEO of Ascot Technologies and a former IBM leader with decades of experience spanning flight simulator software, chip and systems development, operating systems, networking, and enterprise mobile solutions.
- A long-time IEEE volunteer and global leader, she has served as Region Director, Treasurer, President-Elect and now President, and is the creator of the IEEE MOVE program, combining disaster relief, STEM outreach, and “technology for the benefit of humanity” on a global scale.
16:57- What key projects and experiences shaped your 22-year career journey at IBM?
- Began by developing software for electrical engineers designing and testing chips, learning deeply from mentors and on-the-job experience.
- Expanded technical strength through concurrent master’s studies in computer science, blending math, programming, and electrical engineering concepts.
- Built confidence and capability as the only woman in her department, supported by colleagues who helped her grow and succeed.
54:04- Where do you see the future going as powerful computing, AI, quantum, and other emerging technologies rapidly converge?
- We’re entering a “new renaissance” driven by the convergence of AI, quantum, and advanced computing.
- IEEE must foster innovation at the intersections of disciplines and prepare members for this transformative era.
- With the right environment, the coming years will be an exciting period of explosive technological progress.
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- Mary Ellen Randall is the Founder and CEO of Ascot Technologies and a former IBM leader with decades of experience spanning flight simulator software, chip and systems development, operating systems, networking, and enterprise mobile solutions.
- A long-time IEEE volunteer and global leader, she has served as Region Director, Treasurer, President-Elect and now President, and is the creator of the IEEE MOVE program, combining disaster relief, STEM outreach, and “technology for the benefit of humanity” on a global scale.
