Kelsey Skaja

Kelsey Skaja is a Software Engineer III at Google, currently based in Seattle.2 She has an interesting career trajectory in the tech industry:

Education and Early Career

Kelsey graduated from Iowa State University.2 Before joining Google, she gained valuable experience through internships and full-time positions at other prominent tech companies.

Professional Experience

Microsoft:: Kelsey worked at Microsoft for nearly 4 years as a Software Engineer, including two internships.3 Her last day at Microsoft was on November 24, 2021.3

Google:: After leaving Microsoft, Kelsey joined Google as a Software Engineer III. As of October 15, 2024, she has been working at Google for approximately 1005 days (almost 3 years).4

Role at Google

As a Software Engineer at Google, Kelsey works on a wide range of projects, pushing the boundaries of technology to create seamless, efficient, and delightful experiences for users.1 She collaborates with experts from various domains, fostering an environment of knowledge-sharing and creativity.1

Public Speaking and Outreach

Kelsey is involved in sharing her experiences as a woman in tech:

• She was scheduled to speak at the University of Iowa on October 2, 2024, for a Women in Computer Science (WiCS) career event.5
• During such events, she shares her journey as a woman in tech and her experiences across top companies.5

Previous Experience

Before Google and Microsoft, Kelsey had internships or work experiences at:

• Collins Aerospace
• Workiva6

Kelsey's LinkedIn username is indeed kelseyhrubes, which appears to be based on her maiden name before becoming Kelsey Skaja.