Kayla Gerenda
About Kayla Gerenda
Kayla Gerenda is a Senior Engineer at Navistar Inc, where she has worked since 2020. She combines her engineering expertise with a passion for music and art, and she has a strong commitment to community service.
Work at Navistar
Kayla Gerenda has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc since 2015. She began her career there as a Teacher from 2015 to 2019 at the Highland, Indiana location. Following this role, she transitioned to engineering, serving as a Calibration Engineer Intern in 2017 and as a Build Operations Intern in 2018, both in Melrose Park, Illinois. She then worked as an Engineer from 2019 to 2020 before advancing to her current role as Senior Engineer, which she has held since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kayla Gerenda graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, she attended Highland High School, where she earned her High School diploma from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background in engineering supports her professional roles and her integration of artistic skills into her engineering work.
Background
Kayla Gerenda has over twenty years of experience in developing her artistic skills, both musically and mechanically. This unique combination of interests informs her engineering practice and community involvement. She has a strong community orientation, which influences her approach to her work and interactions with others.
Internship Experience
During her time at Navistar Inc, Kayla Gerenda gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Calibration Engineer Intern for a total of six months across two separate internships in 2017, and she also served as a Build Operations Intern in 2018 for three months. These roles provided her with foundational skills in engineering and operations.