Debra is an Intel Fellow and the Chief Analyst in Intel’s Datacenter Market Intelligence Organization. She is responsible for leading the vision, roadmap and analytic investments for developing a world class Market Intelligence organization. Previously, she spearheaded DCG’s efforts in expanding the use of HPC into new markets and was instrumental in defining strategy and pathfinding for DCG’s Technical Computing Group. Prior to Intel, Debra led strategy and evangelism for Microsoft’s Technical Computing organization, launching its Technical Computing Executive Advisory Council and driving several high profile collaborations including the Gates Foundation’s Malaria initiative. Debra started her career as an industry analyst at IDC, launching its HPC practice and running its Server, Channels and Semiconductor businesses. She identified the shift in computing and healthcare, leading IDG into the life sciences arena with the launch of Bio-IT and associated businesses. Her work as one of the founding leaders of HPC helped shaped US technology policy and the global HPC ecosystem. Outside of Intel, she is actively involved in diversity and STEM initiatives. She is a devoted mom and an avid skier.