Kristen Young

Kristen Young

Senior Manager, Verizon
NJ

Engineers!

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Close Up
  • What I Do

    Technology planning

  • Why Engineering?

    I like applying math and science to solve problems

  • School Days

    Bachelor's in electrical engineering from Columbia University in New York NY, Master's in electrical engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca NY

  • My Day At Work

    Formulate plans; hold meetings to discuss, plan, communicate, coordinate

  • Best Part

    Problem solving

  • Proud Moments

    Contributed to 911 search-and-rescue effort through technology

  • Challenges

    When I get stuck – I take small steps in multiple directions until something sticks

  • My Family

    Parents and sister live in Taiwan

  • Dreams and Goals

    Short term - director

    Long term - SVP

    Overall - make impactful contributions to the ways we are connected

  • Inspiration

    College professors who inspired me to (a) never stop learning and (b) always strive to understand things intuitively; and my mom -- dream big, because reality will always set you back a bit

  • Want to be an Engineer?

    Do what you like, be who you want to be, dream big

  • Hobbies

    Outdoors -- hiking camping backpacking skiing tennis going to the beach. I also love funnel cake, corn dogs, cotton candy, ice cream....

Volunteer Opportunities
  • I am willing to be contacted by educators for possible speaking engagements in schools or in after school programs or summer camps.
  • I am willing to host a field trip to my place of employment.
  • I am willing to be interviewed by interested students via email.