Kevin Laster is a Senior Technical Project Manager Kevin comes to us after eight years at IGT, a giant in gaming with 10,000+ employees, where he spent time both in software development and project management.
The two main passions that define him are a drive for business process excellence and a love for the exciting world of electronic instrument technology. He finds fulfillment in explaining technical concepts and showing parallels between industries and the lessons we can learn from them.
He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering in 2012 and a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 2022. During that time he has been a part of several high-performing teams, owned a recording studio, and has had two children.
Favorite software?
GIMP: GNU Image Manipulation Program, essentially the open-source version of Photoshop. The ability to doodle and create art with zero expectations is truly freeing and allows for a creative outlet.
What do you love most about the Atlassian tools?
The ability of total customization to allow direct, clear communication, as well as the ability to gather relevant information and metrics that matter from an ocean of potential data points.
One thing you love to do when you’re not working?
Be outside with my family, running, biking, and making musical noise.
Favorite candy?
Peanut M&Ms