Kimberly Kost

Kimberly Kost's work experience includes various roles in the software engineering industry. Kimberly most recently worked at Drip as an Engineering Manager, a Senior Software Engineer, and a Team Lead. Prior to that, they worked at ThriveDX (formerly HackerU) as a Lead Software Development Instructor. Kimberly also has experience at Galvanize Inc as a Program Director, Software Engineering Instructor, and Senior Full Stack Developer. Before that, they worked at ESO as a Software Engineer and at Pecan Street Inc as a Software Developer. Kimberly also has experience at MakerSquare as a Shepherd and Fellow. Additionally, they worked at Costco Wholesale as a Manager and at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence as a Student Teacher.

Kimberly Kost's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Western Governors University, which they pursued from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Music Teacher Education from Louisiana State University between 2009 and 2013. Additionally, Kimberly attended MakerSquare - School of Software Engineering in 2016 to further their expertise in Computer Software Engineering. In terms of certifications, they earned a Food Safety Manager certification from the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) in March 2015. Furthermore, they obtained a Classroom Teacher: Music Grades (EC-12) certification from the Texas Education Agency in August 2013.