Corey Plender

Corey Plender has a diverse work experience in the technology industry. Corey started their career as a Design Engineer at Ciprico in 1996, where they were responsible for maintaining existing RAID controller products. Corey then moved to Cannon Technologies, where they became the Manager of the Server Software Group, overseeing the core services of the Yukon software platform. In 1997, they joined Cooper Power Systems as the Chief Engineer of Software Integration, leading the technical integration for the acquisition of Eka Systems and serving as the System Architect for the GridAdvisor product line.

In 2011, Corey joined Digi International as a Solutions Architect, focusing on driving revenue growth and increasing adoption of the iDigi cloud platform. Corey later became a Director of Product Management and Strategy at ATEK Companies in 2013, where they defined the product strategy and executed new feature development. Corey also worked as a Technical Solutions Consultant at Plender Consulting, providing machine-to-machine solutions guidance.

In 2014, Corey joined Bosch Software Innovations as the Director of Solution Sales & Architecture, expanding Bosch's presence in the Internet of Things space. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Product and Customer Experience at Alula since 2022, where they are responsible for product management and ensuring a positive customer experience.

Overall, Corey Plender's work experience showcases a strong background in product management, technical architecture, and business development in the technology industry.

Corey Plender completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering/Engineering Physics from South Dakota State University, where they attended from 1990 to 1995. Corey then pursued further education at the University of Minnesota, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from 1995 to 1997.