Laura Combs

Laura Combs is a seasoned software engineering professional with extensive experience in managing and leading engineering teams. Currently serving as a Software Engineering Manager at OpenSesame since October 2021, Laura oversees a team of ten engineers developing C# and NodeJS applications in the AWS cloud, while also managing quarterly plans and budgets. Previous roles include Software Engineering Lead at OpenSesame, Principal Software Engineer at OpenText, and Principal Software Engineer at Gale Force Software Corporation. Laura's expertise spans the design and implementation of serverless REST APIs, complex disaster recovery products, and client-centered application development. With foundational experience dating back to positions such as Senior Programmer/Analyst at Cornerstone Pharmacy Services and Software Engineer at Orchard Software, plus an educational background in Computer Science from Indiana State University, Laura Combs has consistently demonstrated technical leadership and project management capabilities throughout the career trajectory.