Kiersten Putnam

Kiersten Putnam is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in innovation research and program management. Currently serving as a Senior Innovation Researcher at Trace3 since May 2021, Kiersten focuses on identifying technology trends in cloud, security, and data intelligence while creating informative content for clients. Prior experience includes a role as an Innovation Researcher at Cisco from July 2018 to May 2021, where responsibilities encompassed designing a partner rebate program, enhancing partner registration processes, and analyzing survey data for continuous improvement. Additionally, Kiersten supported entrepreneurial initiatives at NC State Entrepreneurship as an Activities Assistant from August 2016 to May 2018. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from North Carolina State University, as well as degrees in Business and International Studies from Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Universidad de 'San Andrés'​ in International Marketing.