Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy is an experienced Director and Senior Manager in Product Management at SmartBear, where participation in the API industry encompasses the full API Development Lifecycle with a focus on API Consumer experience through SwaggerHub. Laura has successfully managed the rollout of Kubernetes deployment options and integrated SwaggerHub with Confluence, showcasing a deep understanding of the API marketplace while leading Go-to-Market strategies and collaborating with stakeholders. Prior experience includes a Certified Senior Technical Support Engineer role at Oracle Corporation, providing high-quality support for CRM products, and various positions at EY, including Software Developer and Principal Helpdesk Engineer, where responsibilities included application development and helpdesk management. Laura holds a Higher Diploma in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from University College Dublin.