Niall Kennedy is a renowned Platform API Engineering Lead with over two decades of experience in designing, implementing, and hosting APIs. He is an expert in building large platforms that require complex executions across internal teams and ensure clear alignment of interests with external developers. Niall has worked with some of the largest developer platforms for consumer-focused companies including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft.

As a Staff Partner Engineer and former Partner Engineer, he has a diverse background in working with businesses to connect individuals with the large existing audiences of platforms, leveraging the reach of technology. Niall's collaboration skills are extensive, and he works cross-functionally with executive, product management, engineering, business development, and legal/regulatory teams to ensure that both internal and external parties are aligned with stakeholders' perspectives and goals.

Niall is a product-minded individual who has a deep understanding of the technology industry. He is passionate about cultivating long-term relationships with companies and internal stakeholders, addressing their concerns while making genuine recommendations to improve business processes and eventually grow profitably.

Niall Kennedy is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. Before his current role at Google, he worked with Twitter, Facebook, Automattic, and Microsoft, where he held numerous positions with prominent responsibilities.