Christina Sitkowski
About Christina Sitkowski
Christina Sitkowski is a Software Development Manager with a background in Computer Science. She has held various roles in software development and education, including leadership positions at Canada Learning Code and the Saskatoon Industry Education Council.
Work at Backlight
Christina Sitkowski currently serves as a Software Development Manager at Backlight, having joined the company in 2023. In this role, she oversees software development projects and manages a team of developers. Prior to her current position, she worked at Backlight as a Senior Software Developer for a period of 10 months, where she contributed to various software initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Christina Sitkowski studied at the University of Saskatchewan, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science. Her studies spanned from 2011 to 2018, providing her with a solid foundation in software development and related technologies. This educational background supports her expertise in managing software projects and leading development teams.
Background
Before joining Backlight, Christina Sitkowski worked at Canada Learning Code as the Saskatoon Chapter Lead from 2016 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for promoting coding education and facilitating workshops in Saskatoon, SK. Additionally, she has experience as a Software Developer at Celtx, where she worked for seven years from 2015 to 2022, before transitioning to a senior role at Backlight.
Current Involvement in Education
In addition to her role at Backlight, Christina Sitkowski has been actively involved as a Skills Bootcamp Instructor at the Saskatoon Industry Education Council since 2017. In this capacity, she instructs and mentors participants in various technology-related skills, contributing to workforce development in the region.