Kathryn (Kass) Schmitt

Kathryn "Kass" Schmitt has a diverse work background, starting as a Freelance Software Engineer in 1996. Kathryn (Kass) went on to work at multiple companies, including The Rockefeller University's Gaasterland Lab for Computational Genomics, where they co-designed and developed a prototype web application for gene expression data analysis. Kathryn (Kass) also worked at the BBC Weather Centre as a Senior Developer, leading the new media technical team and managing various projects. Kass was a Software Engineer at Six to Start, where they helped design and build a website for Channel 4 Education. Kathryn (Kass) then worked as a Freelance Web and Mobile Application Developer, contributing to projects like Channel 4's Superme, which won the Technology for Social Change award. Kass also had experience as a Consultant at ECMWF, leading a team responsible for website redesign. Kathryn (Kass) then took on various roles as a Freelance Developer/Technical Architect/Product Manager, before transitioning to their current role as a Data Engineer at InReach Ventures. Additionally, Kass has a passion for yachting, working as a Skipper and serving as a Yachting Columnist/Journalist, writing for Practical Boat Owner and other magazines.

Kathryn (Kass) Schmitt attended OLM from 1982 to 1987, where no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Kathryn (Kass) then pursued higher education at the University of Chicago from 1987 to 1988, without obtaining a degree or specializing in any specific field. Following this, from 1989 to 1992, Kathryn attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Sciences with a minor in African Studies.