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About the Company

Hortonworks develops, distributes and supports the only 100% open source Apache Hadoop data platform. Our team comprises the largest contingent of builders and architects within the Hadoop ecosystem who represent and lead the broader enterprise requirements within these communities. The Hortonworks Data Platform provides an open platform that deeply integrates with existing IT investments and upon which enterprises can build and deploy Hadoop-based applications. Hortonworks has deep relationships with the key strategic data center partners that enable our customers to unlock the broadest opportunities from Hadoop.

About the Person

Scott Gnau is president of Teradata Labs, Teradata’s innovation engine.  He provides visionary direction for all research, development and sales support activities related to Teradata integrated data warehousing, big data analytics, and associated solutions. He oversees a talented pool of more than 1,400 technologists located in Silicon Valley, Southern California, Toronto, and other global locations. The technology innovations from his organization are a driving force behind Teradata’s position as the leading analytic data solutions company.. Gnau spearheads the investments and acquisitions in Teradata`s technology.  He and his team work with customers, alliance partners, industry analysts, and academic researchers to understand the market and refine Teradata`s technology vision. The execution of the vision empowers the world`s leading organizations to create a sustainable competitive advantage from data and analytics. Gnau is an accomplished and popular speaker on using data and analytics to create competitive advantage.  He has devoted his career to understanding customers’ needs and delivering enterprise analytic solutions. Working in Teradata`s Professional Services business, Gnau and his teams drove the successful delivery of enterprise analytics solutions for North America`s retailers. Under his leadership, Teradata Professional Services experienced three years of double digit revenue growth, while building improved customer trust and satisfaction Prior to joining Teradata in 1995, Gnau owned his own company, focused on data integration and architecture consulting. Gnau earned a bachelor`s in electrical engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia with a specialization in computer engineering and design. He and his wife live in the San Diego area, where they actively support animal rescue organizations.  In his spare time, he also enjoys flying and collecting antique fountain pens.