Holley, Kerrie (Expanded profile)
1954- · Contribution: 2000s
IBM Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) reference architecture
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Impact on the world
His SOA reference architecture changed how businesses approached enterprise software development and systems integration industry-wide.
Life & background
A computer scientist, Holley became IBM's first Black Distinguished Engineer and second Black IBM Fellow. His most significant contribution, the IBM Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) reference architecture, transformed how large businesses designed and integrated software systems. He was named Black Engineer of the Year in 2003.
Sources
- National Inventors Hall of Fame; National Academy of Engineering; African American Registry
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