Martin Oberhofer

Vice President & IBM Distinguished Engineer, IBM

Martin Oberhofer is a seasoned technologist and engineering leader specializing in enterprise data architecture, currently serving as Vice President at IBM, responsible for the worldwide software development teams for Cloud Pak for Data and Data Fabric solutions. His expertise spans multiple domains, including data governance, master data management, data quality, integration, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Oberhofer excels in translating customer needs into innovative software solutions, guiding development teams with Agile and DevOps methods. His leadership extends to driving change and improving development practices across large, multicultural organizations, underscored by his deep technical background and executive communication skills.

Over his career at IBM, Oberhofer has held various roles, including Director of Software Development for Data Fabric and IBM Distinguished Engineer, where he defined technical strategies and led development teams for SaaS and private cloud software products. His work has significantly influenced the fields of data privacy, customer 360, and master data management. Oberhofer is also an IBM Master Inventor with over 130 granted patents, a co-author of several influential books, and a recognized speaker providing thought leadership to global clients in various industries. His foundational work has been instrumental in winning major deals and influencing the adoption of advanced data-centric solutions.