Kim Applegate

Kim Applegate is an experienced technology professional specializing in database engineering and administration. Currently serving as Principal Engineer and Manager of Database Engineering at Upstart since April 2020, Kim has previously held key positions including Senior DevOps Engineer at Ticket Evolution and Principal DBA at LendUp. With a strong background in database management from roles at Switchfly, Inc., Twitter, and Crittercism, Kim also has extensive experience as a Senior Postgres DBA at Apsalar and as a Senior Software Engineer at JustGive. Kim's career began as a Software Lead at DoubleTwist, and academic credentials include a Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Math and Physics from U.C. San Diego.