Bridget Karlin Explained

Bridget Karlin is an American entrepreneur and business woman. She is currently Chief Technology Officer, Global Managing Director, and Vice President of IBM Global Technology Services.[1] [2] She has been the independent director on the board of Dana Incorporated since 2019.[3] [4]

Before working at IBM, Karlin served as general manager of the Internet of Things (IoT) Strategy and Integrated Products Division, and Hybrid Cloud Services at Intel.[5] Karlin was named one of the top 50 Industrial IoT (IIoT) 5G Industrialists and Innovators in 2016 by RCR Wireless News. She was one of four to win in the category of Women in Industrial IoT 5G.[6]

In 2017, Karlin appeared at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), promoting the Internet of Things.[7] At the 2019 show, she received the Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Award - an organization that honors women who are transforming the consumer technology industry.[8] Karlin went on to serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2020 Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Awards.[9] [10] [11] In 2019, Karlin was also the recipient of the National Technology Humanitarian Award from the Anti-Defamation League at their annual Industry Awards Gala.[12] [13]

Karlin is a supporter of Artificial Intelligence and believes that in 2030, the technology will add $30 trillion to the global economy.[14] She appeared virtually at the 2021 CES alongside Jeremy Kaplan to promote AI, where she explained its use in solving world issues such as pollution of the oceans.[15]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: CES 2020 'Women In Tech Power Break': Taking our '10 recommendations to make disruption work in the next decade' global. October 13, 2020. SparkOptimus. en.
  3. Web site: December 16, 2019. Dana CEO named chairman of board. October 10, 2020. Rubber & Plastics News. en.
  4. Web site: DAN Dana Inc. Company Profile & Executives . October 14, 2020. The Wall Street Journal.
  5. News: Baig. Edward C.. 6 tech trends to watch in 2016. October 10, 2020. USA TODAY. en-US.
  6. Web site: Top 50 Industrial IoT (IIoT) 5G Industrialists and Innovators. October 10, 2020. enterpriseiotinsights.com. April 15, 2016 .
  7. News: CES 2017: As with Big Data, Human Factor Plays a Part in IoT. Government Tech. January 6, 2017. February 3, 2021.
  8. Web site: November 29, 2018. Women in Consumer Technology to Recognize Women Shaping the CT Industry at CES 2019. October 10, 2020. Convergent. en.
  9. Web site: January 8, 2020. Nowhere to Go But Up. October 10, 2020. Residential Systems. en-GB.
  10. Web site: January 14, 2020. What Happens in Vegas . . .. October 13, 2020. Technology Designer. en-US.
  11. Web site: January 16, 2020. CES 2020 Recap. October 13, 2020. Technology Insider. en-US.
  12. Web site: October 24, 2019. ADL Consumer Tech Tribute Dinner To Be Held Nov. 9. October 10, 2020. TWICE. en-US.
  13. Web site: The Retail Observer Magazine - Features. October 10, 2020. The Retail Observer. en.
  14. News: Pandemic captures the tech industry at CES 2021. Financial Times. January 15, 2021.
  15. News: CES 2021: Using AI to Tackle Big Picture World Problems. Innovation and Tech Today. January 12, 2021. February 3, 2021.