Summary
Tanya Lattner is an executive leader and compiler engineer who has directed the LLVM Foundation since 2014, championing the growth of one of the most important open-source compiler projects. With prior compiler engineering roles at Apple and HP and an MS in Computer Science from UIUC, she brings deep technical credibility alongside nonprofit and board leadership. Based in San Jose, she is a visible advocate for diversity and inclusion in programming languages, tools, and open source, helping broaden the community that maintains critical infrastructure. Her background in high-performance computing and early research programming informs a pragmatic approach to stewardship, balancing technical roadmaps with community health and governance.
6 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Electrical Engineering, BS, Electrical Engineering at University of Portland
MS, Computer Science, MS, Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign