Anna Daugherty, Cpmm
About Anna Daugherty, Cpmm
Anna Daugherty is the Director of Product Marketing at Opsera, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in product marketing and public relations, with a strong focus on improving developer experience and advocating for DevOps democracy.
Work at Opsera
Anna Daugherty serves as the Director of Product Marketing at Opsera since 2023. In this role, she focuses on advocating for improved developer experience and promoting DevOps democracy. Her position is remote, allowing her to engage with teams and stakeholders across various locations. Anna's work involves strategizing product marketing initiatives that align with Opsera's mission to enhance DevOps practices.
Previous Experience in Product Marketing
Before joining Opsera, Anna held several key positions in product marketing. She worked as the Director of Product Marketing at Armory from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was a Product Marketing Manager at Stoplight for one year in 2021-2022. Additionally, Anna spent three years at Sincro, an Ansira company, as a Product Marketing Manager from 2018 to 2021, and worked as a Marketing Manager at PITSS America LLC in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Anna Daugherty studied Professional and Technical Writing at Saginaw Valley State University from 2005 to 2009. She has also pursued further education in Product Marketing Management through the 280 Group, achieving certification since 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in product marketing and communication strategies within the tech industry.
Contributions to the DevOps Community
Anna is actively involved in the DevOps community, hosting the DevOps Detroit Meetup group. She has chaired the program committee for the Continuous Delivery Foundation's North America cdCon and has delivered talks focused on developer experience at various conferences, including cdCon Spain and apidays London. Her contributions extend to publishing articles on DevOps and DevSecOps, discussing trends, and advocating for cross-functional collaboration.
Advocacy and Thought Leadership
Anna advocates for shifting the focus from developer productivity to creativity within the DevOps framework. She emphasizes the importance of cross-functional collaboration and is involved in discussions about the integration of AI in DevOps processes. Additionally, she contributes to predicting trends for DevOps in 2024 and the evolution of DevOps culture.