Kristen Pownell
About Kristen Pownell
Kristen Pownell is an Electrical Design Engineer currently working at Mill in San Bruno, California, where she has been employed since 2022. She has a diverse background in hardware design, having previously worked at notable companies such as Google, Nest, and Microsoft.
Current Role at Mill
Kristen Pownell has been employed as an Electrical Design Engineer at Mill since 2022. In this role, she focuses on systems-level hardware design, overseeing projects from concept to manufacturing. Her work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, emphasizing hands-on prototyping and problem-solving.
Previous Experience in Hardware Design
Prior to her current position, Kristen worked at Google as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer from 2020 to 2022. She also held the role of Hardware Design Engineer for Google Home from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure at Google Nest, she contributed to the launch of the Nest Hub Max and Nest Hub 2nd generation.
Educational Background
Kristen Pownell studied at Stanford University, where she earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Her undergraduate studies spanned from 2012 to 2016, followed by her graduate studies from 2016 to 2017.
Internship Experience
Kristen has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Microsoft in 2015 and as a Design Assurance Intern at Chevron Corporation in 2013. Additionally, she served as an Artificial Intelligence Residential Counselor and Teaching Assistant at Stanford Summer Institutes in 2014.