Kristen Montesano

Kristen Montesano has a diverse work experience in the technology and education sectors. Kristen started their career in 2018 as a Curriculum Developer at Techie Factory, where they were responsible for designing educational materials. In 2020, they joined Galileo as the Director of Technology Education, leading the development and management of the technology education department for the Kubrio program. During their time there, they focused on topics such as coding, 3D modeling, game design, and digital arts. In 2021, Kristen joined Synthesis as a Software Engineer, where they build simulations that encourage collaboration and innovative thinking in complex environments. In 2023, they briefly worked as a Conference Associate at the Game Developers Conference. Overall, Kristen has a strong background in technology education and software engineering.

Kristen Montesano earned their Bachelor's degree in Child Learning and Development (Brain and Behavioral Sciences) from The University of Texas at Dallas, where they attended from 2015 to 2019. In addition to their degree, Kristen has obtained certifications including the Circuit Stream Certified XR Practitioner from Circuit Stream, which they obtained in July 2021, and the C# Scripting Fundamentals in Unity - Course from Circuit Stream, which they completed in March 2021.