Abby Kearns

Chief Executive Officer

ActiveState

Mar 2026 - Current (4 months)

Chief Technology Officer

Alembic Technologies

Apr 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Drove the technology vision, architecture, and execution for Alembic’s 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

Board Member

Invoke

Jul 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Board Member

StackPath

Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 8 months)

EIR

Storm Ventures

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Board Member

Akka

Dec 2020 - Current (5 years 7 months)

Chief Technology Officer

Perforce Puppet

Apr 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Puppet Labs acquired by Perforce in 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 nee

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Angel Investor & Advisor

Kearns Advisory

Jan 2020 - Jul 2024 (4 years 7 months)

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 Executive Officer

Cloud Foundry Foundation

Nov 2016 - Apr 2020 (3 years 6 months)

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

VP Strategy

Cloud Foundry Foundation

Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 (8 months)

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 naviga

Product Manager - Pivotal Cloud Foundry

Pivotal Software Inc

Sep 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 8 months)

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 t

Sr. Dir Business Development & Product Marketing

OPSWAT

Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year)

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

Head of Product Management, Integration Services

Verizon

Jul 2007 - Oct 2013 (6 years 4 months)

Led global product strategy and execution for the Integration Services portfolio, driving major revenue growth and expanding enterprise adoption. This role established the foundation for my later work in platform innovation and ecosystem leadership by honing expertise in scaling portfolios, shaping go-to-market strategies, and aligning technology with enterprise business needs. - Championed product strategy for a new integration services portfolio, growing it into a $250M business. - Delivered $100M+ in revenue by defining requirements, use cases, and launching 30+ products over six years. - Developed go-to-market and monetization strategies that expanded the professional services product portfolio. - Piloted global sales enablement initia

Director, IT Services

Verizon

Sep 2005 - Jul 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Directed a global team of 45+ architects and engineers responsible for architecting and implementing large-scale enterprise systems for mission-critical environments. Partnered with business leaders and C-level executives to ensure reliability, security, and scalability, while delivering innovative solutions that set new standards for enterprise IT. - Consistently achieved >99.99% uptime across highly available enterprise systems. - Designed and implemented a highly resilient flight operations system for a leading global airline, mitigating risk and ensuring operational continuity. - Led the project that deployed the industry’s first airport kiosk system, setting a precedent for digital customer experiences in travel. - Conducted enterpris

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Director, Project/Program Management

Totality

Jun 2003 - Sep 2005 (2 years 4 months)

Acquired by Verizon Directed a highly matrixed team of technology professionals delivering complex enterprise solutions for large multinational customers. Oversaw programs generating $20M+ in revenue while ensuring alignment between technical architectures and business requirements. - Architected solutions spanning servers, networks, data, and storage technologies for enterprise-scale environments. - Delivered a mission-critical messaging hub for a major global airline on time and on budget, ensuring operational continuity. - Developed operational strategies and processes to support customers with 24/7/365 service. - Recruited, trained, and mentored top talent, scaling the organization by 500% through organic growth. This role built my f

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