Summary
Sebastian Trzcinski-clément is a seasoned technology leader and Director of Engineering at Canonical, where he heads the Community team and shapes Ubuntu’s developer ecosystem. He previously spent 18 years at Google, leading developer relations and outreach programs for emerging markets and AI/ML initiatives, including a stint as Chief of Staff to the VP of Engineering for Europe and Emerging Markets. His career spans cross-functional leadership across product, strategy, and sales, with roles in Africa, the Middle East, Western Europe, and global community programs. He holds an MEng from Centrale-Supélec, an MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs, and a Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate, reflecting a blend of technical depth and business acumen. Based in Zurich, he maintains a personal site at seb247.com and volunteers with the NGO Karimu, illustrating a commitment to mentoring and community impact alongside his engineering leadership.
8 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at École Supérieure d'Électricité / Supelec
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Collège des Ingénieurs
Advanced Project Management Certificate, Advanced Project Management Certificate at Stanford University
French, German, English