Kristen M. Robards
About Kristen M. Robards
Kristen M. Robards is a Software Engineer currently employed at Odyssey Systems, where she develops test and training scenarios for national security systems. She has a diverse background in software engineering, project management, and mathematics tutoring, with previous roles at Quantech Services, Inc., FASTSIGNS®, and RIT - Radiological Imaging Technology, Inc.
Work at Odyssey Systems
Kristen M. Robards has been employed at Odyssey Systems as a Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, she analyzes output data using statistical methodologies and delivers finalized scenario packages to stakeholders for live application. She develops test and training scenarios for missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance systems, focusing on ensuring national security capabilities meet required standards. Kristen utilizes various software tools and languages, including MATLAB, STK, and bash, to create complex test scenarios.
Previous Experience at Quantech Services, Inc.
Before joining Odyssey Systems, Kristen worked at Quantech Services, Inc. as a Senior Cost Estimator Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Her role involved cost estimation tasks at Peterson AFB, CO, for a duration of ten months. This position contributed to her understanding of project budgeting and resource allocation.
Career at FASTSIGNS®
Kristen served as a Visual Communications Specialist at FASTSIGNS® from 2014 to 2016. During her two years in Colorado Springs, CO, she focused on visual communication strategies and design, enhancing her skills in graphic design and customer engagement.
Educational Background in Mathematics
Kristen M. Robards studied at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in mathematical principles and engineering concepts, which she applies in her current role as a Software Engineer.
Additional Work Experience
Throughout her career, Kristen has held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Mathematics Tutor at Pikes Peak Community College from 2019 to 2020, and as a Software Test Engineer at RIT - Radiological Imaging Technology, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she has experience in roles such as IT Project Manager at Church Community Builder and Student Supervisor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.