Amanda Kitson

Amanda Kitson has extensive work experience in the field of technology. Amanda currently works as a DevOps Engineer at Degreed since 2021. In their previous role at the State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Amanda held various positions. Amanda worked as a Cloud Automation Engineer from November 2019 to May 2021, where they led the "Golden Image Automation" effort and developed the Azure DevOps pipeline. Before that, they were an Application Developer Specialist from July 2016 to November 2019, where they designed a containerization pilot and implemented a "Program Versioning" process. Prior to that, Amanda worked as a Programmer/Analyst from May 2011 to July 2016, focusing on mapping applications and automated build & testing methods. Amanda also worked as a Programmer/Analyst from November 2008 to May 2011, where they developed a "Configuration Management Database" web application and utilized project management templates for documentation.

Amanda Kitson's earlier work experience includes roles as a Network Engineer/Programmer at ACD.net from February 2001 to November 2008. In this role, they designed and maintained web/database applications and resolved network problems affecting subscribers. Before that, they worked as an Office Assistant at Sparrow Hospital from September 2000 to January 2001, where they performed various administrative and technical duties. Amanda also worked as a Technical Support Representative at Voyager.net from January 2000 to September 2000, assisting customers with high-speed internet solutions and providing technical support for dialup issues. Additionally, Amanda gained experience in network support as part of their role at WEYCO, INC. from January 1998 to January 1999, where they performed UNIX administration and executed data transfers and imports.

Amanda Kitson's first work experience was as a Self-Employed PC Technician from January 1997 to January 1998.

Amanda Kitson attended Eastern High School and earned a diploma. Amanda also enrolled in Lansing Community College, where they pursued a degree in Computer Science but did not complete it. Additionally, they obtained a certification in TOGAF from The Open Group in July 2017.