Kendra P.

About Kendra P.

I design systems that hold what matters.I’ve led enterprise application strategy, revenue operations, and digital transformation across high-growth startups and scaling enterprises. I specialize in turning complexity into clarity—bridging fractured systems, data silos, and operational inefficiencies into aligned, sustainable structures that actually work.I’ve managed tens of millions in tech investment, rebuilt tech stacks, guided GTM alignment, and led cross-functional teams through both scale and recovery. My work bridges operations and insight—what’s happening on the ground and what’s possible at scale. I build coherence in messy realities and help organizations reimagine how they structure time, roles, relationships, and growth—transforming fragmented systems into sustainable, human-centered infrastructure.I’ve built and governed integrated systems across CRM, ERP, CPQ, and PSA platforms—including Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, Gainsight, and OpenAir—and led iPaaS implementations to enable enterprise-grade automation and compliance. I’ve architected solutions that meet real-world demands: from revenue recognition and global privacy, to HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance—balancing performance with precision. My approach to data is rigorous and architectural, grounded in clear frameworks, data cleanliness, accessibility, and strategic usage across the entire lifecycle.I’ve been an early pioneer in AI adoption, leading implementation across three organizations to drive smarter workflows, automate insights, and create new pathways for growth and personalization. My AI work is grounded in data readiness and ethical alignment, ensuring the systems we build today can evolve responsibly tomorrow.At the heart of my work are three core principles:* Truth – surfacing what’s real, not just what’s convenient* Stewardship – treating systems, people, and power as things to be responsibly held* Alchemy – transforming insight into strategy, tension into momentum, and vision into formI move between systems thinking and human experience—reimagining how we structure time, relationships, data, and scale.If you’re here, maybe you’re creating something that wants to last.Or maybe something has broken, and you’re trying to decide what to rebuild, what to release, and what to reimagine.If you’re navigating growth, reorg, or recovery—and need a partner who brings operational depth and principled clarity—I help you see the whole picture, and then realize what comes next.

Experience

1. Principal Architect & Founder

   Pink Noise Projects

   Jan 2017 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   As the founder of Pink Noise Projects (PnP), I’m building a systems design platform rooted in care, adaptability, and long-term impact. This venture reflects the convergence of my experience in enterprise architecture, monetization strategy, and operational leadership—with my commitment to structural equity, inclusion, and human-centered transformation.Pink Noise Projects is designed to bridge business performance with social innovation. We help organizations—startups, institutions, and nonprofits—reimagine how they structure time, roles, relationships, and growth. Our work focuses on systems that hold both outcomes and people: scalable, ethical, and resilient.At the heart of this work are three enduring principles that shape how I lead, build, and partner:* Truth – Reality, not performance. We bring clarity to complexity by naming what’s working, what’s not, and what’s needed next—without bypassing nuance or discomfort.* Stewardship – Longevity over extraction. We treat systems, relationships, and decisions as things to be held with care, maintained with precision, and evolved responsibly.* Alchemy – Transform complexity into structure. We translate tension into momentum, ambiguity into insight, and vision into coherent, actionable systems that support both growth and wholeness.Through strategic partnerships and emerging product development, PnP is creating frameworks and tools that align operational clarity with personal and collective liberation. This includes:* Care-centered systems architecture for founders, teams, and collectives* Ethical monetization and growth strategy models* Technology-driven collaboration platforms for shared governance, feedback, and learning* Programmatic design for workforce development and equitable accessPink Noise Projects is not just a company—it’s a living system. One that challenges traditional business models, centers wholeness, and invites a different kind of success: grounded, relational, and regenerative.

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Analytics

• Meridian University

  Systems Design

• Portland State University

  Workforce Development and Training

• Center for Partnership Studies

  Partnership Systems

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Business Analytics

• Marylhurst University

  Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies, Organizational Leadership

• Marylhurst University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management

Skills

• Leadership
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Team Building
• Salesforce.com
• Social Networking
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Small Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Coaching
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Consulting
• Budgets
• Insurance
• Nonprofits
• New Business Development
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing Strategy
• Employee Benefits
• Time Management
• Leadership Development
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Problem Solver
• Qualtrics
• Event Management
• Pardot
• Teamwork
• Analysis
• Public Relations
• Blogging
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Outlook