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Deborah Bryant

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Open Source Initiative (OSI) at Contract
📍 Melbourne, Florida, United States

Deborah Bryant is an international expert in open source software with decades of experience advising governments and corporations on technology policy and community strategy. She previously led Red Hats Open Source Program Office and currently serves as a consultant and policy advisor for organizations like the Open Source Initiative. People describe her as a dynamic, passionate, and visionary leader.

Deborah serves on the boards and advisory councils for multiple non-profits with a public trust agenda, including DemocracyLab and the Open Source Elections Technology (OSET) Foundation, emphasizing open source as an enabling technology.

She received the OReilly Open Source Award in 2010 for her significant contributions to open source communities and her advocacy for its use in the public sector.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Open Source Initiative (OSI)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Melbourne, Florida, United States
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Open Source Policy
A primary focus of her career, she consults with governments and non-profits globally on open source best practices, policy development, and large-scale project governance.
AI & Data Governance
Her recent work and posts show a deep involvement in shaping the conversation around Open Source AI, data governance, ethics, and accountability in technology.
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Work history

Open Source Initiative (OSI)
Contract
6-2016
Principal Consultant
D Bryant Group
5-2022 - 9-2025
Policy Advisor
Eclipse Foundation
12-2019 - 4-2022
Member Board Of Directors
Eclipse Foundation
7-2014 - 4-2022
Senior Director Open Source Program Office
Red Hat
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Pacific University
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