Laura Gaffney

Laura Gaffney is an experienced technology professional currently serving as the Principal Software Analyst and Product Manager at Columbia Sportswear Company since April 2022. Prior to this role, Laura worked at The Standard, where responsibilities included leading enterprise-wide technology implementations as a Consulting Systems Engineer and managing technical projects as a Systems Analyst IV. Laura has also contributed to sustainability efforts as the leader of the Green Team. Previous experience includes positions at Intel Corporation as an IT Business Systems Analyst, Factory Automation Software Engineer, and Industrial Engineer, as well as serving as an Integration Analyst at Cerner Corporation. Laura holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University.