Jean-Georges Perrin "jgp” is a senior data and software architect.
Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a senior data and software leader.


Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a data passionate. As chair of the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, Jean-Georges leads efforts to establish global standards for data, including the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), which fosters more reliable and efficient data ecosystems. He is the author of several books, including Implementing Data Mesh (O’Reilly), a pivotal resource for the data community, and Spark in Action, 2nd edition (Manning), which empowers developers to harness the power of Apache Spark. He is currently a Senior Product Manager at Actian.

With over 25 years of IT expertise, Jean-Georges has earned titles such as Lifetime IBM Champion, PayPal Champion, and Data Mesh MVP, reflecting his contributions to data innovation. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he has spoken at over 170 international conferences and regularly shares insights through his blog at jgp.ai.

Outside his professional life, Jean-Georges enjoys exploring the scenic landscapes of Upstate New York and New England with his family, balancing his love for technology with a passion for nature and adventure.

Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is available for public speaking engagements. Get in touch!

To discover a little more about jgp:

Public domain photos to be used as illustrations for talks, biographies, references, and more.

Jean-Georges Perrin at the Actian Innovation Summit 2025 in Nice, France. This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal.
Jean-Georges Perrin at Spark Summit 2017 Dublin. This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal.
Jean-Georges Perrin at Think 2019. This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal.
Jean-Georges Perrin at All Things Open 2022. This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal 
Jean-Georges Perrin, IBM Champion. This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal.
Jean-Georges Perrin at IBM IOD in 2013. This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *