Kathryn Liles

Kathryn Liles is an experienced professional in customer success and applications management, currently serving as the Director of Customer Success for Automata since May 2024. Prior to this role, Kathryn held various positions at Opentrons Labworks Inc. from February 2021 to May 2024, including Director of Applications and Senior Manager of Client Services. Kathryn's career also includes experience as an Application Scientist at Tecan and managerial responsibilities at Applebee's, where recognition as an "Applebee's Expert" highlighted expertise in guest service and training. Early career roles included a contractor lab technician position at Monsanto Company and internships with Engineering Fluid Solutions and the U.S. Geological Survey, demonstrating a strong foundation in both technical and leadership skills. Kathryn holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Iowa State University, earned between 2009 and 2013.