Kelsey Skunberg
About Kelsey Skunberg
Kelsey Skunberg is a Kernel Engineer at Canonical, where she has worked since 2020. She specializes in debugging, testing, and preparing kernels for release, while also mentoring new hires in the Stable Release Update process.
Current Role at Canonical
Kelsey Skunberg serves as a Kernel Engineer at Canonical, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads the rotational Stable Release Update (SRU) cycle for the Ubuntu Kernel Team. Her responsibilities include debugging, testing, and preparing multiple kernels for release during each SRU cycle. Kelsey also reviews and applies patches from the Ubuntu Kernel Mailing List and specializes in backporting patches into Ubuntu kernels. She collaborates proactively with a distributed team, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Previous Experience at The Linux Foundation
Before her current role, Kelsey Skunberg worked at The Linux Foundation as a Linux Kernel Mentee for four months in 2019. This remote position provided her with valuable experience in kernel development and contributed to her expertise in the field. Her time at The Linux Foundation helped to solidify her foundation in Linux kernel technologies.
Educational Background
Kelsey Skunberg studied at Front Range Community College, where she earned an Associate of Science degree from 2014 to 2016. She furthered her education at Colorado State University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 2017 to 2020. This educational background laid the groundwork for her career in technology and engineering.
Career History and Internships
Kelsey has held various positions throughout her career. She worked as a Storage Intern at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she was a Technical Support Chat Advisor at Apple from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she gained experience as a Kernel Engineering Intern at Canonical for six months in 2019. Her diverse work history has equipped her with a range of skills relevant to her current role.
Mentorship and Team Collaboration
In her current position, Kelsey Skunberg takes on a mentorship role, specifically guiding new hires in the SRU process and kernel team tools. Her ability to collaborate effectively with a distributed team at Canonical enhances the team's overall performance and fosters a supportive work environment.