Debbie Tucek

Debbie Tucek, PhD has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they are the Director of Product at Kentico, where they lead the Product Management team in developing the Xperience by Kentico digital experience platform. Their focus is on delivering a hybrid headless, multi-experience platform in the cloud, with an emphasis on content management and asset delivery.

Prior to their current role, Debbie served as the Senior Product Manager at Kentico, playing a key role in launching the cloud service for Xperience and introducing innovative features such as the Content Hub and the Xperience Portal.

Before joining Kentico, they worked as a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Y Soft, where they were involved in transforming their print management software into a cloud-native solution. Their responsibilities included defining data-driven requirements, developing strategic roadmaps, coordinating beta programs, and designing the customer service experience.

Debbie also has experience as a Senior Product & Marketing Manager at Greenlight, where they worked on product and marketing initiatives. Debbie was responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive business growth.

In addition, Debbie has a background in academia. Debbie worked at UNSW Canberra as a Lecturer, delivering online training courses and advocating for the transformation of higher education teaching. Debbie also conducted research on human factors and user interface design as a Senior Research Associate. Earlier in their career, they worked at the University of Aizu in Japan as an Assistant Professor, teaching courses in academic and technical communication and securing research grants.

Prior to their academic roles, Debbie worked as a Business Consultant at Wikimm and as a Global Marketing Communications Manager at Compucat Research Pty Ltd, where they established cybersecurity product brands and led successful product rebranding efforts.

Throughout their career, Debbie has demonstrated a strong track record of driving innovation, launching successful products, and delivering value to customers. With their diverse experience in product management, marketing, and academia, they bring a unique perspective to their current role at Kentico.

Debbie Tucek, PhD, has an extensive education history spanning several institutions and fields of study. Debbie began their educational journey in 1992 at James Cook University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Commerce and French. In 1996, they returned to James Cook University to pursue further studies, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma of Arts in Applied Linguistics and a Masters of Arts degree in Learning development theory, applied linguistics, and computer-assisted learning.

Continuing their pursuit of knowledge, Debbie Tucek enrolled at the University of Canberra in 2000, where they focused on immersive learning environments. Debbie dedicated five years to their studies at the University of Canberra and obtained a PhD in Education, specializing in 3D Immersive Learning Environments.

In order to enhance their skillset, Debbie Tucek pursued professional development in Internet Marketing at the University of San Francisco in 2010-2011. Debbie completed a Masters Certificate program in Internet Marketing, further expanding their knowledge in this field. Additionally, in 1995, they earned a Certificat Pratique de Français Commercial et Économique from the Chambre de Commerce et Economique de Paris, demonstrating their proficiency in Business French.

Overall, Debbie Tucek's education history reflects their dedication to lifelong learning and their ability to immerse herself in diverse fields of study, from commerce and linguistics to education and internet marketing.