Kristen Cogburn

Kristen Cogburn currently serves as SVP of R&D Core Operations and Product Experience at AVEVA since March 2018, where responsibilities include resource allocation, budgeting for R&D spend, and overseeing the implementation of specific tools for software development. Previously, Kristen held roles such as VP of Technical Writing, Localization, & UX Design at AVEVA and Senior Manager of Engineering Services at Schneider Electric, managing teams in technical communication across global R&D centers. With over two decades of experience in technical writing and documentation management at various companies, Kristen's background includes leadership positions at Invensys and Wonderware, with a strong foundation in instructional design and journalism, holding an M.S. from the University of Kentucky and a B.A. from Texas A&M University.