Kelly Kinney

Kelly Kinney has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Kelly currently works at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis as a Principal Software Engineer since 2013. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Software Engineer IV and Software Engineer, Python Developer at the same organization. Within the bank, they specialized in developing GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) solutions on the RSA Archer platform and performed data analysis, management, and visualization.

Before joining the Federal Reserve, Kelly worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Lifetouch National School Studios from 2007 to 2013. Kelly also worked as a Sr. Application Systems Administrator at the National Marrow Donor Program in 2009, focusing on the implementation of J2EE containers and integrating web-based search applications with external systems. Additionally, they have experience as a Systems Engineer at Paisley Consulting, Technical Analyst at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and Programmer Analyst at Fair, Isaac & Co.

Prior to transitioning into the technology field, Kelly served as a Deputy Counsel at FreedomNation.com, where they played a significant role in creating and maintaining loan products, managing contracts, and raising equity for the company.

Overall, Kelly Kinney has a strong background in software engineering, systems administration, and legal counsel, making their a versatile professional with expertise in various industries.

Kelly Kinney holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Data Science from Metro State University. Kelly also has a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Information Technology Infrastructure from the University of Minnesota. Additionally, they have a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Commercial Law from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota. Kelly has obtained several certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² and various verified certificates from edX and Coursera.