Emily Kurze
About Emily Kurze
Emily Kurze is the Director of Marketing at Zilliz, with a diverse background in marketing and communications across various technology sectors. She has held significant roles at organizations such as The Linux Foundation and InfluxData, and she is passionate about operational efficiency and strategic program development.
Current Role at Zilliz
Emily Kurze serves as the Director of Marketing at Zilliz, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with the company's goals. Her experience in various technology sectors contributes to her ability to drive marketing initiatives effectively.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Emily has a diverse background in marketing, having held several key positions in various organizations. She worked at Parallax, Inc. as a Marketing Coordinator from 2012 to 2013 and later at The Linux Foundation as a Senior Marketing & Internal Communications Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Head of Marketing and PR at the Linux Professional Institute from 2014 to 2015 and as the Director of Education Services and Partner Marketing at InfluxData from 2021 to 2023.
Educational Background
Emily Kurze studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology & Systematic Biology from 2000 to 2005. She furthered her education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Professional Certificate Program from 2015 to 2019.
Expertise in Operational Efficiency
Emily has a strong focus on operational efficiency and developing strategic programs that help organizations reach their potential. She specializes in reducing friction between teams and enhancing internal communications to optimize processes. Her experience includes working with open-source software projects, such as the Linux kernel and Kubernetes.
Career Overview
Emily's career spans various technology sectors, including energy industry software startups, consumer electronics, and educational robotics. She has held roles that range from Technical Writer and Tier II Technical Support to Director of Operations at Moonlight. Her diverse experience contributes to her comprehensive understanding of marketing and operational dynamics.