Christina Kirk
About Christina Kirk
Christina Kirk is a Senior Software Engineer at Raptor Maps, where she has worked since 2023 after two years as a Software Engineer. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she has a background in full-stack development and has contributed to various tech projects and organizations since 2010.
Current Role at Raptor Maps
Christina Kirk serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Raptor Maps, a company specializing in solar software solutions. She has held this position since 2023, following her previous role as a Software Engineer at the same organization from 2021 to 2023. In her current role, she utilizes a diverse tech stack, including React, Redux, Typescript, Node, Express, SQL, Mongo, Docker, and AWS, to contribute to various projects.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before her tenure at Raptor Maps, Christina Kirk worked as a Contributor at Useful Science from 2014 to 2018. This role involved contributing to projects that aimed to make scientific research accessible and understandable to a broader audience. Her experience in software development is further complemented by her open-source contributions on GitHub, showcasing her skills in full-stack development.
Educational Background
Christina Kirk studied at Cornell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education in software engineering at Hack Reactor, where she has been studying since 2020. This academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills.
Early Career and Internships
Christina Kirk's early career includes various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Government at Cornell University from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she held internships at IUCN as a Fundraising Intern in 2013 and participated in the New Sector Alliance as a Summer Fellow in Social Enterprise in 2012. These experiences provided her with insights into research, fundraising, and social enterprise.
Involvement in the Tech Community
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Christina Kirk is actively involved in the local tech community. Her participation in this community reflects her commitment to professional growth and collaboration within the software engineering field.