Kimberley Elcess
About Kimberley Elcess
Kimberley Elcess is a Software Engineer at RippleMatch in Austin, Texas, with a diverse educational background including an M.B.A. from INSEAD and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT. She has extensive experience in software development and patent law, combining her expertise in business strategy, engineering, and technology.
Current Role at RippleMatch
Kimberley Elcess has been employed as a Software Engineer at RippleMatch since 2022. She works in Austin, Texas, where she applies her extensive knowledge in software development. Her role involves leveraging her technical skills to contribute to the company's initiatives and projects.
Educational Background
Kimberley Elcess holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from INSEAD, which she completed from 1994 to 1995. She also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 1983 to 1988. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in the same field from MIT, completing her studies from 1979 to 1983.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current position, Kimberley Elcess worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Patent Agent and Licensing Professional at SACK IP Law p.c. from 2015 to 2018. She also held the position of Senior Consultant at Strategic Decisions Group from 1995 to 2003. Other notable roles include Software Developer at Advanced Solutions International, Inc. from 2019 to 2022, and Principal Licensing Specialist at Brookhaven National Laboratory from 2007 to 2014.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kimberley Elcess possesses a diverse skill set in software development, with expertise in technologies such as Express, React, Redux, and PostgreSQL. She is proficient in programming languages and tools including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and R. Her experience also includes working with Git, GitHub, and various data visualization tools, demonstrating her capability in full-stack development.
Participation in the Grace Hopper Program
Kimberley Elcess participated in the Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy, where she focused on software engineering. During this program, she enhanced her skills in the full development stack, particularly in JavaScript. This experience contributed to her transition into software engineering and deepened her understanding of software project value creation.