Kenya Porter

About Kenya Porter

I work on complex, high-impact programs that bring people, technology, and ideas together, delivering measurable results through innovation and execution.With a career spanning technology, finance, customer experience, retail, non-profit, government and public utilities, I’ve launched local and global products, streamlined operations, and built partnerships that create lasting change. I’m an operational strategist and program leader known for turning big ideas into scalable results. At YouTube and Google, I managed global engineering teams, leveraging AI to optimize workflows, improve quality, and deliver impactful solutions.My strategies create improved efficiency, increased operational savings, enhanced customer journeys, and launch innovative products to market. I thrive on solving complex challenges, aligning stakeholders, and building systems that work smarter and faster.Beyond my corporate and consulting work, I’m committed to expanding access to technology and opportunity. I serve on multiple nonprofit boards, served as the Executive & Strategic lead for K-12 programming for Google Pit, and founded EXPlore Pittsburgh Tech Week to grow AI and STEM exposure for underrepresented communities. My experience brings a balance of strategic vision, operational discipline, and people-focused leadership,delivering solutions that inspire, scale, and impact!

Experience

1. Founder

   Explore Pittsburgh Tech Week

   Sep 2023 — Present

   As Founder and Co-producer of Explore: Pittsburgh Tech Week, I lead the vision, strategy, and execution of one of the region’s most dynamic gatherings at the intersection of technology, culture, and community.Explore convenes industry leaders, startups, educators, policymakers, and residents to showcase innovation, foster collaboration, and create pathways for the next generation of talent.I work closely with corporate sponsors, universities, government partners, and community organizations to design programming that spans keynotes, workshops, youth activations, and cultural events. From curating high-impact speakers and panels to launching student innovation showcases and AI workshops, my focus is on building an inclusive tech ecosystem that drives economic growth and broadens access to opportunity.Through Explore, I am committed to re-positioning Pittsburgh as a bridge city, connecting our legacy of industry and resilience with a future defined by innovation, equity, and community impact.

Education

• Point Park University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology Project Management / Network Security

  2013 — 2014

• Robert Morris University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Organizational Leadership

  2016 — 2017

• Community College of Allegheny County

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science, Software Development

  2009 — 2012