Kerstin McKay

Manager, Information Technology

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Cazenovia, New York, United States

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About me
Technology Management Professional
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  1992 - 1996
  Physics and Biomedical Engineering Advanced Studies
- University at Albany
  1986 - 1990
  BS, Magna Cum Laude Physics with honors, second major in Mathematics
  Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  1990 - 1992
  MS Physics
Experience
- Health Decisions
  Jan 1996 - Jul 1996
  Manager, Information Technology
  • Provided technical expertise for start-up Contract Research Organization creating clinical data management software
- Avant! Corporation (acquired by Synopsys)
  Jul 1996 - Jun 2001
  Head, US Technical Support
  • Managed 8 managers and 120 employeesManager, Product Specialists (6/99-11/00)Product Specialist (10/97-6/99)Contract Technical Writer, Part-Time (7/96-10/97)
- For Synopsys and Avant! (self-employed)
  Oct 2001 - Oct 2002
  Independent Contractor/Consultant
- Synopsys
  Oct 2002 - Aug 2010
  Director, Corporate Applications Engineering
  A high-tech company providing software and services to the computer chip design community. • Managed 3 first line managers in US and India with responsibility for 19 engineers and three products• Director promotion in August 2008Senior Manager, Corporate Applications Engineering (5/07-8/08)Group Manager, Program Management (9/05-5/07)Program Manager (10/02-9/05)
- By the Bar of NC, LLC
  Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
  Co-Owner
  A two-person software start-up focusing on mobile phone applications for the wine industry.
- Cree
  Mar 2011 - Jan 2017
  - Sr. Program Manager, Lighting
    Jun 2014 - Jan 2017
  - Engineering Manager, LED Modules
    Nov 2011 - Jun 2014
  - Program Manager, Strategic Accounts - Modules
    Mar 2011 - Nov 2011
Licenses & Certifications
- Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
  NYS Department of Health
  May 2019
- Alpine Patroller
  National Ski Patrol
  Mar 2020
Volunteer Experience
- Emergency Medical Technician
  Issued by CAZENOVIA AREA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP on Oct 2019
  Associated with Kerstin McKay
- Ambulance Driver and Dispatcher
  Issued by CAZENOVIA AREA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP on Apr 2017
  Associated with Kerstin McKay
- Alpine Ski Patroller
  Issued by Toggenburg Mountain Ski Ctr on Mar 2020
  Associated with Kerstin McKay
- Nordic Ski Patroller
  Issued by Highland Forest County Park on Mar 2020
  Associated with Kerstin McKay
- Warriors Working Staff
  Issued by Clear Path for Veterans on Aug 2018
  Associated with Kerstin McKay
- GED/ESL Tutor and Library Story Room Volunteer
  Issued by Cazenovia Public Library on Feb 2017
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