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Kenny Speer

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Vice President of Software Engineering at Guardant Health
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Kenny Speer is the Vice President of Software Engineering at Guardant Health, a technical leader focused on quality and measurable success in regulated environments. He excels in building teams and designing efficient systems, holding certifications in areas like Quantum Cryptography and SMART goal setting.

Beyond his executive role, Kenny is an active angel investor with Life Science Angels, concentrating on early-stage life sciences companies. He follows industry trends and shows support for innovative startups, driven by a desire for work that has a meaningful impact on patient care.

Unique fact: Kenny is a co-inventor on multiple patents, including one for a method to detect virtual machine migration.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Software Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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AI in Life Sciences
Recently participated as a panelist sharing his experiences and thoughts on the future of Artificial Intelligence within the life sciences industry.
Angel Investing
As an active investor with Life Science Angels, he supports and shows enthusiasm for early-stage companies, such as his vocal support for Atraverse.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Vice President of Software Engineering
Guardant Health
6-2022
Angel Investor
Life Science Angels
1-2017 - 3-2024
Associate Director -> Director -> Senior Director, Software and Systems Engineering
Guardant Health
4-2015 - 12-2016
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Guardant Health
4-2014 - 4-2015
Senior Software Engineer Team Lead
Panzura
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Cleveland Institute of Electronics
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