Kirsty Roper
About Kirsty Roper
Kirsty Roper is the Advocacy & Communities Manager at Redgate Software, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in customer-focused roles and experience in marketing and finance, she has developed a diverse skill set and actively contributes to community-building initiatives.
Current Role at Redgate Software
Kirsty Roper serves as the Advocacy & Communities Manager at Redgate Software, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on community engagement and advocacy initiatives, leveraging her experience to foster connections within the developer community. Her work is conducted in a hybrid environment based in Cambridge, England.
Previous Positions at Redgate Software
Prior to her current role, Kirsty Roper worked at Redgate Software in several capacities. She served as the Customer Content Coordinator from 2018 to 2022, where she focused on customer engagement strategies. Following that, she took on the role of Interim Customer Marketing Manager from 2021 to 2023, further enhancing her expertise in customer relations and marketing within the tech industry.
Educational Background
Kirsty Roper completed her secondary education at Impington Village College, achieving her GCSEs from 1991 to 1996. She then attended Impington Sixth Form College, where she earned A-Levels from 1996 to 1998. This educational foundation has supported her career development in various professional roles.
Experience in Community Building
Kirsty Roper has been actively involved in building and managing a Slack community aimed at developers. This initiative reflects her commitment to fostering collaboration and communication among professionals in the tech field. Her transition from a customer-focused role to a community and advocacy role at Redgate Software demonstrates her adaptability and focus on community engagement.
Career History
Kirsty Roper has a diverse career history, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She was employed at Iansyst Ltd in multiple positions, including Purchasing Executive and Account Executive, from 2003 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator at Abcam from 2013 to 2015. Her experience spans both marketing and financial roles, showcasing her versatile skill set.