One of the original developers of the Unified Modeling Language (UML), Grady Booch is recognized internationally for his innovative work on software architecture, modeling, and software engineering processes. A renowned visionary, he has devoted his life's work to improving the effectiveness of software developers worldwide. Grady served as Chief Scientist of Rational Software Corporation from 1980-2003, and continues to serve as principal architect and mentor of software development solutions within IBM Software Group.

One of the co-creators of IBM Rational Rose® and other products, Grady has served as architect and architectural mentor for numerous complex software systems around the world. Author of 13 highly informative technology-based books, Grady is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR). He is also an ACM Fellow, a Rational Fellow, and an IBM Fellow. Grady received his BS in Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1977 and his MSEE from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1979.