Kerstin McKay

Kerstin McKay

Manager, Information Technology

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  • Timeline

  • 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
      CAZENOVIA AREA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPAssociated with Kerstin McKay
    • Ambulance Driver and Dispatcher

      Issued by CAZENOVIA AREA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP on Apr 2017
      CAZENOVIA AREA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPAssociated with Kerstin McKay
    • Alpine Ski Patroller

      Issued by Toggenburg Mountain Ski Ctr on Mar 2020
      Toggenburg Mountain Ski CtrAssociated with Kerstin McKay
    • Nordic Ski Patroller

      Issued by Highland Forest County Park on Mar 2020
      Highland Forest County ParkAssociated with Kerstin McKay
    • Warriors Working Staff

      Issued by Clear Path for Veterans on Aug 2018
      Clear Path for VeteransAssociated with Kerstin McKay
    • GED/ESL Tutor and Library Story Room Volunteer

      Issued by Cazenovia Public Library on Feb 2017
      Cazenovia Public LibraryAssociated with Kerstin McKay