Deirdre Anderson
About Deirdre Anderson
Deirdre Anderson is a Principal Field Engineer at Kong Inc., where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in technical support and consulting, with previous roles at Boston College and Red Hat.
Work at Kong
Deirdre Anderson currently serves as Principal Field Engineer at Kong Inc., a role she has held since 2023. Prior to this position, she worked as a Senior Field Engineer at the same company starting in 2021. Her experience at Kong includes a focus on field engineering, where she has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization. Deirdre also held the position of Field Engineer from 2020 to 2022, gaining valuable insights and expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Deirdre Anderson studied at Boston College, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Computer Science from the Carroll School of Management, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Prior to her college education, she attended Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills, graduating in 2011. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her technical expertise and roles in engineering and consulting.
Background
Deirdre Anderson began her career in technical support at Boston College, working in the O'Neill Library from 2012 to 2015. She also served as an Information Systems Teaching Assistant for a brief period in 2012. Following her time at Boston College, she joined Red Hat, where she worked as an Associate Consultant from 2015 to 2016 and later as a Consultant from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she completed a technical internship at Fidelity Investments in 2014.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Deirdre Anderson has accumulated diverse experience in the technology sector. Her tenure at Red Hat involved consulting roles that enhanced her technical and analytical skills. At Kong Inc., she transitioned from a Field Engineer to Senior Field Engineer and now to Principal Field Engineer, reflecting her growth and increasing responsibilities in the company. This progression demonstrates her commitment to her profession and her ability to adapt to evolving roles.