MICHAEL BELL

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Tech Score: 60/100

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Software Technology Evidence

3 mention(s) identify MICHAEL BELL as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
IROBOT CORP 2017-04-17 He worked at Apple, Inc. from 1991 to 2007 and played significant roles in development of Apple iPhone and Apple TV products, serving as Vice President, CPU Software from 2002 to 2007. Has significant expertise in Internet of Things and held roles involving product development at Apple, Intel, and Palm, including Vice President, CPU Software, indicating software engineering experience.
IROBOT CORP 2020-04-06 Mr. Bell served as chief technology officer of Rivian... He was the chief executive officer and president of Silver Spring Networks... Previously, he held various roles at Intel Corporation... He was head of Product Development at Palm, Inc.... He worked at Apple, Inc. from 1991 to 2007 and served as Vice President, CPU Software from 2002 to 2007. Mr. Bell has significant expertise in Internet of Things and technology from his roles as CTO of Rivian, CEO of Silver Spring Networks, and various executive roles at Intel, Palm, and Apple, including Vice President, CPU Software.
IROBOT CORP 2021-04-12 Mr. Bell served as chief technology officer of Michigan based electric vehicle startup Rivian from June 2019 until February 2020. Prior to this, he was the chief executive officer and president of Silver Spring Networks, a leading networking platform and solutions provider for smart energy networks, since September 2015 until his retirement in January 2018. Previously, from 2010 to 2015, he held various roles at Intel Corporation, including Corporate Vice President New Devices Group, Corporate VP Mobile and Communications Group and Corporate Vice President Ultra Mobility Group. He was head of Product Development at Palm, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. He worked at Apple, Inc. from 1991 to 2007 and played significant roles in development of Apple iPhone and Apple TV products, serving as Vice President, CPU Software from 2002 to 2007. Has held senior technology roles including CTO at Rivian, CEO of Silver Spring Networks, and roles at Intel, Palm, and Apple involving product development and software, indicating strong software engineering and programming experience.

IROBOT CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2017-04-17 He worked at Apple, Inc. from 1991 to 2007 and played significant roles in development of Apple iPhone and Apple TV products, serving as Vice President, CPU Software from 2002 to 2007.
2018-04-10 He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
2019-04-08 He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Bell brings significant expertise in the Internet of Things from his work at Silver Spring Networks, Inc., Intel Corporation, Apple, Inc., and Palm, Inc.
2020-04-06 Mr. Bell served as chief technology officer of Rivian... He was the chief executive officer and president of Silver Spring Networks... Previously, he held various roles at Intel Corporation... He was head of Product Development at Palm, Inc.... He worked at Apple, Inc. from 1991 to 2007 and served as Vice President, CPU Software from 2002 to 2007.
2021-04-12 Mr. Bell served as chief technology officer of Michigan based electric vehicle startup Rivian from June 2019 until February 2020. Prior to this, he was the chief executive officer and president of Silver Spring Networks, a leading networking platform and solutions provider for smart energy networks, since September 2015 until his retirement in January 2018. Previously, from 2010 to 2015, he held various roles at Intel Corporation, including Corporate Vice President New Devices Group, Corporate VP Mobile and Communications Group and Corporate Vice President Ultra Mobility Group. He was head of Product Development at Palm, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. He worked at Apple, Inc. from 1991 to 2007 and played significant roles in development of Apple iPhone and Apple TV products, serving as Vice President, CPU Software from 2002 to 2007.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03