Amanda Poston
About Amanda Poston
Amanda Poston is a Software Engineer with a diverse background in technology and horse racing. She has worked at Datasite since 2018 and has also pursued her passion for horse racing as an Exercise Rider since 2021.
Work at Datasite
Amanda Poston has been employed as a Software Engineer at Datasite since 2018. Her role involves developing and maintaining software solutions that support the company's operations. Datasite is known for providing secure data room services for mergers and acquisitions, and Amanda contributes to the technology that facilitates these transactions. Her tenure at Datasite has lasted for six years, during which she has gained significant experience in the software engineering field.
Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current position, Amanda worked as a Software Engineer at Target from 2016 to 2018 for two years. In this role, she contributed to various software projects, enhancing her technical skills and understanding of the retail technology landscape. Additionally, she completed two internships at C.H. Robinson, one in 2014 for three months and another in 2015 for two months, where she gained foundational experience in IT and software development.
Background in Horse Racing
Amanda transitioned from software engineering to pursue a career in horse racing as a jockey. She has been working as an Exercise Rider at Steve Asmussen Racing Stables since 2021. Her involvement in the horse racing industry includes a previous role as a Horse Groom at Canterbury Park in 2020. This diverse experience highlights her passion for both technology and equestrian sports.
Education and Expertise
Amanda earned her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Mathematics from the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in technical skills and problem-solving abilities, which she has applied in her software engineering roles. Additionally, she completed her high school education at South St. Paul High School from 2009 to 2012.
Leadership Experience
Amanda served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Minnesota Brass Incorporated from 2019 to 2021. In this leadership role, she was involved in strategic decision-making and governance for the organization. Her experience in this position demonstrates her ability to lead and manage teams in a non-profit context.