Kaitlyn Baloun

Associate Software Engineer

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Kaitlyn Baloun, Associate Software Engineer at Kognitiv Edge, contributes to the development of cloud services and automated deployment pipelines. Her passion for coding ignited during her time at Carleton College, where she recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science. As she steps into the workforce, Kaitlyn is eager to contribute her creativity and engineering skills to the tech industry.

During her college journey, Kaitlyn earned Distinction on her capstone project, which involved a collaboration with a non-profit to digitalize and transform their process of pricing refurbished computers. It was a rewarding experience that solidified her commitment to impactful projects. Additionally, Kaitlyn had the privilege of interning as a Backend Engineer where she purified location data and built out internal services.

Kaitlyn received her bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Carleton College, where she also minored in Mathematics and French. She is passionate about mentorship, regularly mentoring young gender minorities interested in Computer Science. Besides coding, Kaitlyn also loves to bake, sing in choirs, and play recreational softball. She enjoys spending lots of time with her close friends and family, including her two cats, Joseph and Fern.

One of Kaitlyn's guiding principles is: ‘Write code that empowers.’ She believes in using her skills to create software that makes people’s lives better, whether it is through efficiency, accessibility, or innovation. This is what excites Kaitlyn about her role at Kognitiv Edge: the opportunity to shape impactful solutions that drive our clients’ success.