Kirsten Gantenbein

Kirsten Gantenbein has an extensive work experience spanning over several industries. Kirsten has worked as a Sr. Principal Technical Writer & Content Strategist at ExtraHop Networks since 2015, where they develop network security content and strategies. Prior to that, they served as a Principal Content Strategist/Technical Writer at EMC Isilon Storage Division from 2013 to 2015, leading their Information Development Strategy team. Kirsten also worked as a Product Evangelist at Mixpo from 2012 to 2013, producing tutorial videos and communicating insights about video ad performance. Kirsten has also held positions as a Marketing Communications Specialist at the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education from 2010 to 2012, a Scientific Writer/Editor at Coriolis LLC from 2009 to 2012, a Scientific Writer/Editor at Rosetta Biosoftware from 2005 to 2009, a Lab Assistant II at Puget Sound Blood Center from 2004 to 2005, a Clinical Administrative Intern at Cell Therapeutics, Inc. from 2004 to 2005, a Customer Service Representative at Science Kit and Boreal Laboratories from 2002 to 2003, and a Pathology Assistant at Central Coast Pathology from 2001 to 2002. Kirsten's work experience is marked by diverse roles in writing, content strategy, customer support, and laboratory assistance.

Kirsten Gantenbein holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which they obtained from 1998 to 2003. Kirsten also pursued a Master of Science degree in Technical Communication at the University of Washington from 2004 to 2006. Furthermore, they briefly attended San Francisco State University as a non-matriculated graduate student, focusing on Biology from 2003 to 2004.