Kris Templin
About Kris Templin
Kris Templin is a Site Reliability Engineer at CentralSquare Technologies, with a diverse background in technical support and engineering roles across several companies in Reno, Nevada. He holds degrees in Computer Science and Information Assurance and possesses multiple certifications in AI, data, and security.
Work at CentralSquare Technologies
Kris Templin has been employed at CentralSquare Technologies as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's systems and services. His work is based in Reno, Nevada, where he applies his technical skills to support the organization's operational goals.
Previous Experience in Technical Support
Before joining CentralSquare Technologies, Kris Templin worked at Coupa Software in various roles, including Senior Technical Support Engineer II and Advanced Technical Support L3. His tenure at Coupa lasted from 2015 to 2021, during which he contributed to the technical support team and enhanced customer service processes. He also served as Lead Technical Support Engineer at data.world from 2021 to 2023, where he expanded the technical support team and transitioned the support system from Zendesk to Jira Service Management.
Education and Expertise
Kris Templin studied at Morrison University, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from 2010 to 2012 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from 2012 to 2014. He also pursued further education at Austin Coding from 2023 to 2024. Additionally, he holds multiple certifications in AI, data, and security, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Background in Technical Roles
Kris Templin has a diverse background in technical roles, beginning his career as a Network Technician at Charter Communications from 2003 to 2006. He later worked at PC-Doctor, Inc. as a Technical Documentation Specialist and Technical Support Specialist between 2012 and 2015. His experience also includes positions at PC Club Computer Superstore as a Computer Repair Technician and Store Manager, showcasing a range of skills in technical support and management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kris Templin has developed expertise in several technical areas, including Knowledge Graphs and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI). His experience includes performing administrative, troubleshooting, and configuration tasks, particularly using data.world's catalog collector, SPARQL queries, and TTL files. These skills enhance his ability to support complex technical environments effectively.