Gaven Kanemori

Gaven Kanemori has extensive experience in various leadership roles in the IT industry. Gaven started their career at Attachmate as a Lead Network Engineer, where they focused on designing and maintaining an end-to-end Cisco network. Gaven then moved on to Onvia as a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, responsible for designing and implementing LAN and WAN network solutions.

After that, Kanemori joined CenturyLink as a Sr. Sales Engineering Specialist, where they provided support and solutions to Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gaven was responsible for network deployments, LAN and WAN architectures, and procurement of various services.

Kanemori then took up the position of Technology Operations Manager at Watermark Estate Management Services, where they oversaw information technology solutions, content operations, and general management for multiple lines of business units. Gaven also played a crucial role in technology planning sessions and financial responsibility.

Next, Kanemori joined 8pdi LLC as Solutions Architect and President, where they helped businesses develop accurate technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with their goals and profitability targets.

Following that, they served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Bent Spoon, a management consulting firm focused on accelerating growth for small to mid-size organizations.

Kanemori then moved on to Starbucks Coffee Company, taking on the role of Director of Global IT Infrastructure Services. Gaven was accountable for the strategic and tactical architecture, engineering, and operational services of the company's global IT infrastructure.

Gaven then joined NBBJ Design as Director of Global IT Services and Operations, where they led the organization's IT department and developed cross-functional teams to meet the company's technology needs.

After that, Kanemori worked at Zumiez as Director of IT Infrastructure Services and Global Operations. Gaven was responsible for the strategic development and execution of the company's global IT services portfolio, including design, engineering, and operations for retail and corporate offices.

Currently, Kanemori is employed at Hallmark Cards as Senior Director of Enterprise Network Operations & Communications. In this role, they are accountable for designing, deploying, and operating global network engineering teams to deliver best-in-industry experiences and meet real business challenges. Gaven also focuses on leveraging emerging networking technologies for network optimization and improvement.

Overall, Gaven Kanemori has had a successful career in leadership roles within the IT industry, consistently demonstrating expertise in network engineering, strategic planning, and operational management.

Gaven Kanemori holds a Bachelor's degree in Zoology and Biochemistry from the University of Washington. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in ITIL v3 Foundation from AXELOS Global Best Practice in 2013 and Management in the Technology Sector from UW Professional & Continuing Education in 2008.