Lorina Poland

Lorina Poland has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Starting with their most recent position at DataStax, they have been a Tech Lead and Lead Technical Writer for the Engineering Team since 2018. Lorina'smain focus is on the open-source Stargate project, which aims to bring various APIs to Apache Cassandra and DataStax's Astra DBaaS. Prior to this role, Lorina was a Principal Technical Writer at DataStax from 2015 to 2018, where they specialized in writing about complex topics such as distributed database replication and data consistency.

Before joining DataStax, Lorina worked for Pacific Voices Choir as a Google for Nonprofits Developer/Administrator and Drupal Website Administrator from 2014 to 2015. Lorina was responsible for administering Google for Nonprofits and managing a Drupal website for the non-profit choir.

Prior to that, Lorina worked at Dell KACE from 2010 to 2013 as a Technical Training Development Advisor/Technical Writer and Technical Trainer. Lorina'sresponsibilities included developing curriculum and assessment for technical training and conducting customer-facing training for the Dell KACE Systems Management and Deployment Appliances.

From 2005 to 2010, Lorina worked as a Math and Science Teacher at San Jose Unified School District, where they taught Math, Chemistry, and Physics. During this time, they also performed administrative tasks such as scheduling, academic counseling, and database maintenance.

Before their teaching career, Lorina served in the U.S. Air Force from 1983 to 2007, working in various assignments. Lorina retired as a Lt Colonel and held positions at McClellan AFB, CA, Kirtland AFB, CA, USAF Academy and AFOSR Ballston, VA.

Additionally, Lorina worked as an Information Systems Manager at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research from 1996 to 2007. In this role, they assisted the International Office on special projects and provided technical oversight of research progress on geophysical and environmental programs.

Lorina's earlier experiences include teaching online math courses at UC Santa Cruz from 2005 to 2006, teaching adult education at Sacramento City Unified School District from 2004 to 2005, teaching Chemistry and Computer Science at Scotts Valley Unified School District from 2001 to 2003, and working as a System Administrator/Webmaster/Lecturer at UC Santa Cruz from 1995 to 2000.

Overall, Lorina Poland has extensive experience in technical writing, curriculum development, training, teaching, and administrative roles in both corporate and educational settings.

Lorina Poland has a strong educational background in the field of science and engineering. Lorina holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of New Mexico, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

In addition to their formal education, Lorina has pursued professional certifications to enhance their skillset. Lorina completed the User-Centred Design Module 1 from the Interaction Design Foundation (IDF) in September 2014. Lorina is also a Certified Cassandra 1.2 Developer, having obtained the certification from DataStax in October 2013. Lorina has further certifications, such as Certified Cassandra 1.1 Developer from DataStax and Certified MongoDB Developer from 10gen, although the specific dates of these certifications are not available.