Michael Dolan is an experienced legal and strategic executive who has spent over a decade shaping open source policy and collaborative programs as SVP of Legal & Strategic Programs at The Linux Foundation. His background combines competitive intelligence and market insights from nearly a decade at IBM with an MBA and JD foundation, enabling a rare mix of business strategy, legal acumen, and technology ecosystem stewardship. Based in Greater Cleveland, he focuses on creating practical frameworks that help organizations and communities work together through open source. Known for translating complex legal and competitive issues into actionable programs, he quietly advances collaboration across industry consortia and developer communities.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (MBA), J.D., B.A., Master of Business Administration (MBA), J.D., B.A. at Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management
John Carroll University
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