Joe Kern
About Joe Kern
Joe Kern serves as the Sr. Product Marketing Manager at N-able, where he has worked since 2021. With over a decade of experience in product development and management, he specializes in technology solutions across various platforms.
Work at N-able
Joe Kern has been serving as the Sr. Product Marketing Manager at N-able since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for setting and executing the company's global product strategy, business priorities, and feature enhancements. He engages with various teams, including executive leadership, product management, marketing, development, data analytics, sales, and customer operations to transform ideas into product deliveries. His work focuses on delivering solutions that significantly impact end users.
Previous Experience at Aurea Software
Before joining N-able, Joe Kern worked at Aurea Software as the VP of Business Systems (SMB) & Support Operations from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he managed business systems and support operations, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives. His experience at Aurea provided him with valuable insights into the software industry and enhanced his operational expertise.
Career at GFI Software
Joe Kern held multiple roles at GFI Software over several years. He served as the VP of Channel Sales - Americas for four months in 2021 and as VP of Product Marketing from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Director of Product Integration from 2016 to 2017 and worked in various capacities, including Product Manager and Technical Support Team Lead, from 2008 to 2016. His extensive tenure at GFI Software allowed him to develop a deep understanding of product management and marketing in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Joe Kern earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He has over 10 years of experience in international product development, product management, and business strategy, with a focus on security, IT management, and communication solutions. His expertise spans technology across mobile, desktop, server, network, and cloud platforms, including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS.
Background in Research and Technical Support
Prior to his roles in product management and marketing, Joe Kern worked at RTI International as a Research Specialist 2 from 2006 to 2007. He also gained experience in technical support at GFI Software, where he started as a Technical Support Representative in 2007 and later became a Technical Support Team Lead. This background provided him with a solid foundation in customer support and technical operations.