Christine Kandalaft
About Christine Kandalaft
Christine Kandalaft is a Software Engineer specializing in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) at BenchSci, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in software development and IT analysis, with previous positions at Snow Software, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Kinaxis.
Current Role at BenchSci
Christine Kandalaft currently serves as a Software Engineer - SRE at BenchSci. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing her expertise in site reliability engineering. Her role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of BenchSci's software systems, which supports the company's mission to accelerate scientific discovery.
Previous Experience at Snow Software
Prior to her current position, Christine worked at Snow Software as a Software Developer from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in the Ottawa, Canada area, she developed software solutions that enhanced the company's product offerings. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in software development practices.
Early Career at Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Christine began her career at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, where she held multiple roles. She worked as an IT Analyst from 2014 to 2015 and as a Junior Software Developer for three months in 2015. These positions allowed her to gain valuable insights into IT operations and software development within a governmental context.
Education and Specialization
Christine Kandalaft studied at the University of Ottawa, where she earned a degree in Computer Science with Honours, specializing in Computer Science Management and Entrepreneurship. Her studies spanned from 2013 to 2018, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and managerial aspects of computer science.
Experience at Kinaxis and Embotics Corporation
In 2016, Christine worked as a Software Application Developer at Kinaxis for three months. Additionally, she had two separate stints at Embotics Corporation as a Software Developer, each lasting three months. These roles contributed to her diverse experience in software development across different organizations.