Kristin Smith
About Kristin Smith
Kristin Smith is an Engineering Manager specializing in DevOps at Campspot, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in web development and a passion for improving team communication, she focuses on optimizing cloud economics and advocating for diversity in the tech industry.
Work at Campspot
Kristin Smith currently serves as the Engineering Manager (DevOps) at Campspot, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she was the DevOps Services Team Lead at Campspot from 2021 to 2022. In her capacity at Campspot, she focuses on optimizing AWS costs and improving cloud economics. Her leadership emphasizes enhancing communication within technical teams and advocating for tools that build trust and reduce unnecessary tasks.
Previous Experience
Before joining Campspot, Kristin worked as a Web Developer and Digital Liaison at the University of Denver from 2015 to 2017. She also held a position as a Planning Intern at the City of Oceanside from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she was a DevOps Engineer at Campspot from 2020 to 2021 and worked as a Junior Web Developer/Project Manager at Denverdata Web from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Kristin earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Redlands, where she studied Urban Planning and American Studies from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background as a historian and archivist informs her approach to organizing information and data in technical environments. She is passionate about leveraging historical data to enhance decision-making processes.
Advocacy and Interests
Kristin advocates for initiatives that promote gender diversity and sobriety within the tech industry. She is interested in volunteer opportunities that align with these values. Her focus on improving communication within technical teams reflects her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.