Mary is a Senior Interaction Designer at Red Hat as well as a leader in the STEM education realm at the company. She completed her Masters in Secondary Education in May of 2024 with the intention of growing her efforts in the community to connect public school youth in the K-12 age range to pockets of the tech industry that they may not have awareness into.

I am a UX Designer with expertise in user-centered design, UX strategy, product analytics, and outcome-driven designs. Skilled in web design and digital multimedia, I create intuitive user experiences by leveraging data and research. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects that exceed expectations and drive business growth.

I am Pauline Kimsoung, a dedicated Middle School Computer Science teacher at Marshall Simonds Middle School. With a strong belief in the significance of integrating real-world scenarios into computer science education, I strive to provide my students with practical and hands-on learning experiences.

I value technical education and believe in exposing K-8 students to the industry at an early age. By emphasizing the importance of industry exposure, I equip my students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the rapidly advancing field of technology.

Throughout my tenure as a Computer Science educator, I have consistently emphasized the relevance of real-world applications in the field of computer science. My innovative teaching methods and commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of technology have inspired countless students to explore the intersection of theory and practice in the digital age.

At Marshall Simonds Middle School, my passion for connecting classroom learning to real-world situations has empowered my students to develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities essential for success in the ever-evolving world of technology.

I am a Systems Engineer at Fidelity Investments. My role consists of a mixture of DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering in support of Web Development. I graduated with a Masters in Computer Engineering from UMass Dartmouth back in 2016, but the first steps of my career began in public school when I enrolled in the IT shop at my local vocational high school. My skillset gives me a unique opportunity to dive deeply into complex technical issues while also translating decisions to non-technical audiences who need to make critical decisions about the systems they depend on. I enjoy working with computers, helping others, and giving back to the community.

I am a Computer Science, CTE - Career Pathways Visual Communications 1 and 2, teacher. This is my 9th year at Boston Public Schools. I transitioned from the Business and Technology industry to Education. As a Boston Public Schools alumni, I am passionate about opening doors of opportunity for Boston students. I have studied at Northeastern University and Boston University. My philosophy on education is to inspire every student to reach their full potential. My experiences have taught me that competition for jobs is high and students need solid technical skills to enter the ever smaller global workforce.

I am going on my 25th year working with youth in the Boston area. I have worked for numerous youth based non profits in Boston & I currently serve as the Director of Student Advancement & Partnerships at the Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School. As with my colleagues, we have seen what having opportunities for our students and how access to functional tech can positively benefit our communities. Technology is not slowing down & as leaders we need to continue on a path as being first instead of working from behind. In my experience, building partnerships with local organizations gives us another tool to serve our students that we may not have otherwise.

I am a RHEL kernel security engineer at Red Hat working on fixing security bugs and maintaining a downstream kernel component. I co-run a kernel development program to teach college students kernel engineering. I help out with getting kids involved in STEM early as much as I can!