Kristen Pol

Kristen Pol has been a Drupal Architect and Developer since 2004, starting with Drupal 4.4. She is an Acquia Grand Master and has certifications as a Drupal 7 Developer and Front-end and back-end specialist.

Kristen Pol is the Director of products at QuantCDN, the founder of Itty Bitty Byte, and a Senior Technical Consultant at Salsa Digital. She has also written a book called Drupal 7 Multilingual Sites.

She has expertise in architecture, content strategy, development, analytics, site building, search engine optimization, project management, leadership, and mentoring. Kristen has worked on National Nurse United, Marageti, Sunpower, Nature Bridge, Boomerang Project, and more.

Kristen participated in multiple presentations and training for numerous DrupalCons camps and meetings. She is credited for 1114 fixed issues in the Drupal issue queue and maintains 37 projects.

From Drupal.org

I've been a Drupal architect/developer for 18+ years (since Drupal 4). I'm an Acquia Grand Master. I even wrote a book about Drupal back in the day. :) If you are new to Drupal, feel free to use the contact form to say "hi". Check out my Drupal programming projects and experience.

From LinkedIn

I have over 25 years technical experience specializing in Web, SEO (search engine optimization), and application architecture and programming, including more than 19 years Drupal experience. Projects include Drupal-based websites, Java Swing applications, and search engine optimization for both website structure and content. Leadership experience for more than 20 years in various roles as technical lead, architect, project manager, product manager, engineering manager, and CTO.

Specialties: Web programming, Drupal (versions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10*), PHP (versions 4, 5, 7, 8), MySQL, SEO (search engine optimization), Drupal internationalization/localization, content strategy, application architecture, public speaking, mentoring, product management, leadership

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Co-Founder & Product

QuantCDN

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QuantCDN offers a comprehensive solution for static websites and Jamstack applications. It allows users to create and deliver a static version of their existing websites using a global edge network, reducing the need for costly backend systems, content management systems, and databases. The service includes ready-to-use CMS plugins that automatically monitor and update content when changes occur. Additionally, QuantCDN integrates easily with well-known static site generators and the Jamstack ecosystem.

Founder

Itty Bitty Byte

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Itty Bitty Byte is a creative technology company that focuses on software development and graphic design. The organization provides services to help clients create and improve their digital products and visual content. With a team of skilled professionals, Itty Bitty Byte aims to deliver effective solutions that meet the needs of various businesses.

Senior Technical Consultant

Salsa Digital

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Salsa Digital is a digital agency that focuses on using open source technology for social good and innovation. The company is dedicated to the open source movement and actively participates in the Drupal and GovCMS communities by contributing code and organizing meetups. They have been working to establish regular Drupal Melbourne meetups and provide a welcoming space for these events, including food and drinks.Salsa Digital supports the open government movement, which promotes transparency and accessibility in digital services for citizens. They emphasize four main areas: open CMS, open data,...