Kristopher Yates

Kristopher Yates has a diverse work experience in the fields of IT, audio engineering, and customer service. Kristopher worked at CreativeLive from 2013 to the present, starting as an Audio Engineer and later taking on roles as a Broadcast Technician, AV & IT Specialist, and currently as the Information Technology Operations Manager. At CreativeLive, they were responsible for managing network systems, optimizing Mac Pro devices, configuring XSAN systems, and deploying and maintaining Apple laptops. Additionally, they worked as the Owner & Luthier at Mobius Guitars since 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Apple Retail as a Genius from 2009 to 2013, diagnosing and repairing Apple hardware and software systems. Kristopher also performed data transfers between PC and Mac platforms. Earlier in their career, they worked as an A/V Equipment Administrator at The Art Institute of Portland in 2007 and as a House Staging Engineer at the Roseland Theater in 2006.

Kristopher Yates attended The Art Institutes from 2006 to 2007, where they studied Digital Film and Video. Kristopher then continued their education at The Art Institutes from 2007 to 2009, earning an AA degree in Audio Production. In addition to their formal education, Kristopher obtained several certifications. In 2006, they became a Digidesign Pro Tools 6 Operator through Future Rhythm. Later, in 2010, they achieved an Apple Certified Associate - iLife & iWork certification from Apple Certifications. In 2011, they obtained three more certifications: Apple Certified Mac Hardware Technician and Apple Certified Mac Software Technician from GCX, as well as Apple Certified Pro - Logic from Apple Certifications.