Technical presentation - 30 minutes (including q&a)
SystemReady has steadily evolved, delivering fundamental capabilities that enable Linux distributions to boot with minimal effort on compliant systems. This foundation has made such systems not only easily deployable but also maintainable and extensible with critical security interfaces. Having reached a level of maturity, SystemReady is now ready to scale further. This session will explore the next phase of SystemReady's journey, as we move beyond boot and maintenance to address new frontiers, including hypervisor support and fleet management support. Join us to discuss how SystemReady is progressing to meet the growing demands of scalable, secure, and future-proof infrastructure.
Pere is an Engineering & Program Manager with over 25+ years of experience in the Electronics industry, currently serving as Director of Technology at Arm. In his current role, he is part of the Arm SystemReady program leadership, where he drives system and firmware standards to enable off-the-shelf interoperability between operating systems and platforms, facilitating seamless OS booting on compliant Arm-based platforms. Pere owns the technology strategy, scouting, and roadmap for cloud-to-edge devices, collaborating closely with business owners, architects, tech leads, and delivery managers. He also leads the UEFI+Devicetree initiative within the program. Pere’s career spans technical, business, and operational roles, giving him a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end product and solution lifecycles, from strategic ideation and investment approval to development and release. His background includes ASIC Design, coordinating cross-functional teams across diverse geographies, drawing on years of experience within engineering to support both technical and operational advancements in emerging technologies. Over the last decade, Pere has led initiatives at the intersection of engineering and strategic execution, aligning technology development with product innovation and delivery.