From a childhood shaped by “do your best” to pioneering flight simulators, leading at IBM, founding a mobile software company, and creating IEEE’s MOVE disaster-relief and STEM outreach program, her journey spans math, mentorship and mission-driven technology. This conversation dives into the pivotal moments, bold career shifts, and global impact of a leader using engineering to serve humanity.

00:09- About Mary Ellen Randall

Mary Ellen Randall is the Founder and CEO of Ascot Technologies and a former IBM leader with decades of experience spanning flight simulator software, chip and systems development, operating systems, networking, and enterprise mobile solutions.

A long-time IEEE volunteer and global leader, she has served as Region Director, Treasurer, President-Elect and now President, and is the creator of the IEEE MOVE program, combining disaster relief, STEM outreach, and “technology for the benefit of humanity” on a global scale.

Math, Grit & Global Impact | Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE President & CEO