Abby Kearns

Board Member

2020

Board Member

2023

Angel Investor & Advisor

2020

Active advisor and angel investor with a strong focus on products and technologies that further the innovation leaps in enterprise infrastructure - both on premise, in the cloud, and at the edge. Companies: Loft Mimoto Plural Privacy Dynamics RunWhen Taiyo Groundcover Mycelial Syntasso Teleskope Clusterfudge Sailplane Atomic Jar (acquired by Docker) OrgSpace Venture firms: Aviso Ventures Essence Ventures Operator Collective

Chief Technology Officer

2024 - 2025

Drove the technology vision, architecture, and execution for Alembic’s causal AI platform, transforming how enterprises connect marketing spend to revenue. Oversaw engineering and operations with a focus on innovation, scalability, and enterprise-grade trust. - Set and executed the technical roadmap, aligning infrastructure, data strategy, and AI innovation with business growth. - Built and scaled a high-performing engineering organization that accelerated product delivery and customer adoption. - Translated advanced data science and statistical research into secure, enterprise-ready features that delivered measurable return on investment. - Partnered with executive leadership and customers to shape product strategy, rapidly onboard new customers, and deliver features informed by real-world feedback.

Board Member

2023 - 2024

EIR

2022 - 2023

Chief Technology Officer

2020 - 2022

Acquired by Perforce May 2022. Served as CTO of Puppet, the industry standard for infrastructure automation, leading product, design, and engineering while defining the company’s technology strategy and product direction. Focused on modernizing the platform, accelerating innovation, and ensuring competitive positioning in a rapidly changing DevOps and cloud-native landscape. - Defined and executed a new product and technology strategy, launching a modern cloud-native platform and expanding SaaS offerings. - Rebuilt and refocused R&D into a product-led organization, revitalizing engineering through agile practices and customer-driven development. - Established a customer advisory board to align innovation with enterprise needs and strengthen market relevance. - Modernized internal infrastructure by migrating to cloud and retiring legacy on-prem systems, improving efficiency and release velocity. - Embedded a strong security culture across R&D, overhauling practices to meet enterprise-grade standards.

Chief Executive Officer

2016 - 2020

Led the Cloud Foundry Foundation, a global open source software organization driving enterprise adoption of cloud and cloud-native technologies. Partnered with Fortune 500 executives and technology leaders to influence digital transformation strategies across industries representing over $1T in global IT spend. - Guided the board of directors and senior executives from Dell, VMware, IBM, SAP, Google, and others through key shifts in cloud and infrastructure strategy. - Expanded membership to 55+ companies and grew the developer ecosystem to 6,500+, including enterprises such as Google, Microsoft, Ford, Home Depot, American Airlines, and JP Morgan Chase. - Extended global reach into APAC, establishing a sales presence in China and securing strategic customers including Alibaba and the South Korean government. - Elevated community engagement by launching a global training and certification program and producing major industry conferences in the US and EU with 2,500+ attendees. - Positioned Cloud Foundry as a leading enabler of enterprise digital transformation, shaping the conversation around cloud-native adoption worldwide.

VP Strategy

2016 - 2016

Recruited to lead strategy and ecosystem development for the newly formed Cloud Foundry Foundation, the open source consortium advancing cloud-native architectures and enterprise digital transformation. Defined and executed strategies to expand the foundation’s global footprint and strengthen its position as a leader in the cloud-native ecosystem. - Drove growth in membership and participation by engaging Fortune 500 companies, ISVs, and cloud providers. - Partnered with executive stakeholders to align open source contributions with enterprise adoption needs. - Established global ecosystem initiatives to accelerate adoption of cloud-native platforms across industries. - Positioned Cloud Foundry as a strategic enabler for enterprises navigating large-scale digital transformation.

Product Manager - Pivotal Cloud Foundry

2014 - 2016

Contributed to the launch and growth of Pivotal Cloud Foundry, helping position it as a core platform for enterprise digital transformation and cloud-native adoption. Focused on defining product value, shaping external narratives, and engaging directly with executives at global enterprises. - Supported the successful launch and adoption of Pivotal Cloud Foundry with major customers including GE, Ford, HSBC, and Home Depot. - Led over 200 executive briefings, guiding Fortune 500 leaders on digital transformation strategies and the business value of cloud-native platforms. - Developed product communications and education channels to help customers modernize architectures and scale innovation. - Played a key role in positioning Pivotal as a trusted partner for enterprises redefining how they build, deploy, and operate software.

Sr. Dir Business Development & Product Marketing

2013 - 2014

Hired to develop and launch a new enterprise information security product line for OPSWAT, a global cybersecurity company. Oversaw product development, go-to-market strategy, and customer engagement, while shaping positioning and messaging in a competitive landscape. - Directed the launch of a new security product line, securing early adoption with customers including Box and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. - Drove go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and business development to accelerate product traction. - Monitored market and competitive trends to refine features and ensure alignment with enterprise customer needs. - Established messaging and outreach strategies that positioned OPSWAT as a trusted partner in enterprise security. This role deepened my expertise in enterprise security and compliance, experience that informed my later leadership in building secure, enterprise-grade platforms and driving trust in emerging technologies.