Christine Benedict

Christine Benedict is a Senior Software Engineer at Valtech, having transitioned from a Junior Software Engineer after the company's acquisition. Prior to Valtech, extensive experience was gained in the US Navy from May 2007 to September 2017, where roles included Air Operations Officer for Amphibious Squadron ONE, T-6B Texan II Instructor Pilot, and MH-60S Helicopter Pilot. Contributions as Air Operations Officer involved coordinating air support for military exercises across six nations, while instructing new flight students as an instructor pilot. As a helicopter pilot, command of a crew was undertaken to execute various missions, including search and rescue and aerial gunnery. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction from UC Irvine, a Bachelor's degree in Oceanography from the United States Naval Academy, and a recent certificate in Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation from MIT Professional Education.