Kurt Robinson
About Kurt Robinson
Kurt Robinson is a Director and Principal Site Reliability Engineer at UserVoice, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering and systems management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as SmartBear Software and Validic.
Current Role at UserVoice
Kurt Robinson serves as the Director and Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at UserVoice since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's software solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing infrastructure management and optimizing system performance. Robinson's tenure at UserVoice reflects his commitment to enhancing user experience through robust engineering practices.
Previous Experience at SmartBear Software
Kurt Robinson held multiple positions at SmartBear Software. He served as Director of Engineering from 2012 to 2013, where he managed engineering teams and projects. Following this, he worked as Director of Engineering (DevOps) from 2013 to 2015, focusing on integrating development and operations to improve software delivery. His extensive experience at SmartBear contributed to his expertise in software engineering and DevOps practices.
Career Progression in Engineering
Robinson's career includes various engineering roles that span over two decades. He began as a Unix Administrator at Asic International from 1997 to 2001, followed by positions as a Network Engineer and Unix Engineer at Flextronics Semiconductor. His experience continued to grow as he transitioned to roles in DevOps at Validic and systems engineering at AlertSite, culminating in leadership positions that emphasize high-performance SaaS solutions.
Educational Background
Kurt Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise and management skills in the engineering field.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Robinson possesses deep system knowledge with expertise across infrastructure, networking, and application layers. He has extensive experience in building high-performance SaaS solutions and is skilled in managing the entire software development lifecycle. His strong desire to create solutions that positively impact users drives his work in site reliability and engineering.