William Kennedy

Board leader, non-profit supporter, tech advisor, and former tech executive

Sammamish, Washington, United States

About

Experienced software executive with a long history of product development and engineering management in the computer software industry. Skilled in engineering management, software product management, product design, team building, running large global teams, and growing senior leaders. Strong business professional with a MS in Computer Science from Stanford University. Long history of community service and leadership.

Experience

  • Providence Portland Medical Foundation (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Board Member
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Chair of the Board of Directors
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs

      Working in support of the Providence Portland Medical Center, and its treatment and research efforts.

    • Vice Chair
      Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

      Working in support of the Providence Portland Medical Center, and its treatment and research efforts. Chair of the Grant Review Committee, from 2/2020.

  • Open Window School (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Board President
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    • Capital Campaign Co-Chair
      Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Board Vice President
      Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Chair Of The Board Of Directors at Providence National Foundation
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Founder at Dunure Consulting, LLC
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

    I help tech startup companies solve their technical, business, and management challenges.

  • Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
    • Corporate Vice President, Windows Apps Development
      2012 - 2017 · 5 yrs

      Responsible for building and shipping all of the “built-in” apps included with Windows OS, including Edge, Photos, Mail, Calendar, Groove Music, TV & Movies, Maps, and Communications Apps on desktop and mobile platforms. Led product development through management and technical guidance for large global development team.

    • Corporate Vice President, Office Communications & Mobile
      2006 - 2012 · 6 yrs

      Management of all product development for Outlook, InfoPath, Office for Mac, Office Mobile, modern OneNote, and People features across Microsoft Office. Coordinated technical partners, customers, marketing, and sales. Drove strategy vision for product development, and managed multi-disciplinary global team.

    • General Manager, Outlook & InfoPath
      2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

      Led product development for Outlook & InfoPath applications, including vision, strategy, product design, engineering, release, and customer feedback response.