Kristen Gasser

Kristen Gasser is an experienced technology professional with a strong background in software development and data science. Currently serving as Engineering Lead for Data Science and Machine Learning at FamilySearch since September 2020, Kristen specializes in creating machine learning algorithms for image classification and integrating them into Java microservices on AWS. Previous roles include Senior Machine Learning Engineer at FamilySearch, Java Software Developer at TEKsystems, and Java Developer positions at Adobe and FamilySearch. Kristen has substantial expertise in back-end development, financial software, and automated testing, and has been recognized for delivering high-quality projects on time across various roles. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education from Brigham Young University.