Kathryn Smith
About Kathryn Smith
Kathryn Smith is a Senior Software Engineer at Flexport in the Greater Chicago Area with a background in software engineering, data analysis, and consulting.
Title
Kathryn Smith holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Flexport, located in the Greater Chicago Area.
Professional Experience
Kathryn Smith is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Flexport. She has an extensive background in the software engineering and data analysis fields. Kathryn accumulated valuable experience at Braintree, where she worked from 2017 to 2019, focusing on dispute management and scaling infrastructure. She also held various roles at Capital One, including Data Engineer, Python Developer, and Data Analyst, before becoming a Software Engineer. She began her professional journey at IBM Global Business Services as a Consultant from 2011 to 2013 and has also served as a Teaching Assistant at The University of Chicago.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Smith earned her Master’s Degree in Computer Science from The University of Chicago in 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Statistics, Economics; Mathematical Statistics from James Madison University, obtained in 2011. Her expertise spans software engineering, data analysis, and infrastructure scaling.
Community Involvement
Kathryn Smith is active in the Women in Technology (WIT) community in Chicago, where she volunteers and speaks at conferences. She is also a strong advocate for financial literacy, especially aimed at women. Since February 2016, Kathryn has been involved with ChickTECH, serving on the leadership team as Workshop Coordination Manager. In this role, she plans and organizes monthly workshops for girls, enlisting industry experts to volunteer and teach a variety of STEM topics.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Kathryn enjoys a range of activities including running, biking, reading, and traveling to new countries. She is also passionate about volunteering and attending concerts.