Kristy Peterson, PhD
About Kristy Peterson, PhD
Kristy Peterson, PhD, is an Instructor in the Computer Science Post Baccalaureate program at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in data engineering and innovation, having held various roles at UnitedHealth Group and other technology companies.
Work at University of Colorado
Kristy Peterson has served as an Instructor in the Computer Science Post Baccalaureate program at the University of Colorado since 2018. In this role, she leads a team of engineers to ensure efficient operation across various programs. Her responsibilities include overseeing database architecture, engineering, design, optimization, security, and administration. She also collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate release schedules that align with project priorities and timelines.
Previous Experience at UnitedHealth Group
Prior to her current role, Kristy Peterson held multiple positions at UnitedHealth Group. She worked as Associate Director of Change Control and Innovation from 2015 to 2017 and later served as Director of Data Engineering and Analytics from 2019 to 2021. Currently, she is the Director of Data Engineering, a position she has held since 2021. In these roles, she has defined roadmap strategy and driven execution, focusing on Platform-as-a-Service and Cloud solutions.
Education and Expertise
Kristy Peterson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration from Northcentral University, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. She also earned a Master's degree in Technology and Innovation Management from the University of Tampa between 2003 and 2005. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of South Florida from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in data engineering and analytics.
Career Background in Technology
Kristy Peterson has a diverse background in technology and engineering. She has worked at CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation in various roles, including Senior Demand Manager and Performance Management Lead. Additionally, she has experience as a Software Developer at Verizon and as a Software Developer/Business Analyst at Document Advantage Corporation. Her career spans multiple organizations and positions, showcasing her extensive experience in the field.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role, Kristy Peterson develops analytical solutions utilizing technologies such as SQL, Python, Kafka, GitHub, Jenkins, Snowflake, Azure, Databricks, and Kubernetes. She is responsible for managing relationships with software and hardware vendors to assess the architectural impact of vendor strategies. Furthermore, she analyzes current business practices to identify future opportunities for leveraging data storage and retrieval system capabilities.