Tracy Bannon

Tracy “Trac” Bannon is a passionate software architect with extensive experience in software architecture, engineering, Agile, and DevSecOps. She focuses on enabling and accelerating digital transformation applying cybersecure principles to deliver secure, quality software. She drives the strategic direction for MITRE’s Modern Software Engineering capability and leads the adoption of emerging technology with a focus on research into the effective adoption of AI for enhancing software engineering. For multiple decades, Bannon has delivered complex projects across commercial and government sectors, applying AI/ML and Generative AI throughout the software development life cycle. She is committed to solving intricate problems and delivering business value rapidly. A dedicated advocate for diversity in technology, Bannon mentors, sponsors, and volunteers to close diversity gaps. She engages in industry events, leads working groups, and shares her insights through publications, speaking engagements, and podcasts like Real Technologists. Tracy holds multiple industry certifications and professional certificates. She is a senior member of the IEEE.