Elayne Britain
About Elayne Britain
Elayne Britain is an Engineering Manager based in Seattle, Washington, with a background in software engineering and site reliability. She has worked at Karat since 2020 and previously held positions at RealSelf and McGraw-Hill Education.
Current Role at Karat
Elayne Britain serves as an Engineering Manager at Karat, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees engineering teams and projects, contributing to the development and implementation of technical solutions. Her leadership is focused on enhancing team performance and driving successful project outcomes. She is based in Seattle, Washington.
Previous Experience at Karat
Before her current role, Elayne worked at Karat as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she was involved in software development projects, applying her technical skills to improve system functionalities. Her experience at Karat laid the foundation for her advancement to the engineering management position.
Experience at RealSelf
Elayne has significant experience at RealSelf, where she worked in various engineering roles. She served as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2016 to 2018, focusing on maintaining system reliability and performance. Prior to that, she was a UI/Full Stack Engineer from 2015 to 2016, where she contributed to both front-end and back-end development.
Previous Role at McGraw-Hill Education
Elayne worked as a Senior Software Engineer at McGraw-Hill Education from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for developing software solutions that supported educational initiatives. Her work contributed to the enhancement of digital learning tools.
Education and Academic Background
Elayne Britain earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from Western Washington University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in programming, software development, and engineering principles.