Kristi Lanzisera
About Kristi Lanzisera
Kristi Lanzisera is a software engineer with a background in forensic science, having worked at the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Crime Lab for five years before transitioning to software engineering. She currently works at Code for America, where she applies her skills in data manipulation and problem-solving.
Work at Code for America
Kristi Lanzisera has been employed at Code for America as a Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, she applies her software engineering skills to develop solutions aimed at improving public services. Prior to her current position, she served as a Software Engineer Apprentice at Code for America for 8 months in 2019. Her experience at Code for America reflects her commitment to leveraging technology for social good.
Education and Expertise
Kristi Lanzisera holds a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from the University of California, Davis, which she completed from 1997 to 2006. She furthered her education in software engineering through programs at Hackbright Academy and Coursera, achieving a certificate in Computer Software Engineering in 2018. Her studies have equipped her with a strong foundation in programming and software development.
Background in Forensic Science
Before transitioning to software engineering, Kristi Lanzisera worked at the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Crime Lab for five years, from 2008 to 2013, starting as a Crime Laboratory Technician and advancing to Criminalist I, II, and III. She then served as a Supervising Criminalist in the Forensic Biology Unit from 2013 to 2017. This background in forensic science provided her with valuable skills in data manipulation and problem-solving.
Technical Skills and Tools
Kristi Lanzisera utilizes a diverse tech stack in her software engineering role. Her expertise includes programming languages and frameworks such as Ruby and Ruby on Rails, as well as web technologies like HTML and CSS. She is proficient in database management with SQL and PostgreSQL and employs version control systems like Git and GitHub. Her familiarity with the command line further enhances her technical capabilities.
Career Progression and Experience
Kristi Lanzisera's career includes various roles in the technology and life sciences sectors. She worked at Chiron Corporation in multiple capacities, including Quality Assurance Technical Reviewer I, Product Specialist, and Consultant from 2002 to 2007. This diverse experience has contributed to her comprehensive skill set, enabling her to effectively transition from forensic science to software engineering.