This week I’d like to thank my friends at the IEEE Computer Society for recognizing me as a “Big Data VC” and presenting me with the IEEE Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service at the IEEE Cloud/BigData 2013 Plenary Session in Silicon Valley, CA.

IEEE , pronounced “Eye-triple-E,” stands for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE’s highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.  Thank you, IEEE, for this honor!