Kenaz Kwa
About Kenaz Kwa
Kenaz Kwa serves as the VP of Product & UX at FOSSA, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in product management, having held various roles at Microsoft, Puppet, and Intel Corporation.
Current Role at FOSSA
Kenaz Kwa serves as the Vice President of Product and UX at FOSSA, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and user experience initiatives. He has contributed to FOSSA's capabilities in supporting large enterprises and cloud-native companies in their adoption of open source software. His leadership ensures that the platform meets compliance, security, and quality standards for software supply chains.
Previous Experience at Puppet
Prior to his current role, Kenaz Kwa worked at Puppet in various capacities. He served as Director of Product Management from 2019 to 2021 and as Principal Product Manager for five months in 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Product Manager from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Puppet involved significant contributions to product strategy and management.
Experience at Microsoft
Kenaz Kwa has a notable history with Microsoft, where he worked as a Program Manager II from 2013 to 2016 and as a Program Manager for one year from 2012 to 2013. His roles involved managing various programs and projects, contributing to the development of software solutions during his time in Redmond and the United States.
Educational Background
Kenaz Kwa studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Electrical Engineering and Music, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product management and user experience.
Internship Experience
Kenaz Kwa began his career with internship positions at Intel Corporation and Ufinity Pte Ltd. He worked as a Technical Intern at Intel from 2009 to 2010 in the Austin, Texas area and at Ufinity Pte Ltd for two months in 2009 in Singapore. These experiences helped him gain practical skills in technology and product development.