Summary
Crystal Adkins is a Senior Software Engineer with nine years of hands-on experience specializing in Elixir/Phoenix backends and Android development using Java and Kotlin. Currently at Revelry, she practices TDD across front- and backend systems and regularly works with Rails, TypeScript, React Native, and Python, bringing full-stack fluency to API-driven projects. Her background includes building robust Elixir services with Phoenix LiveView, Postgres, and thorough test tooling, plus curriculum design and instruction in Android development—demonstrating both deep technical skill and an ability to teach complex topics. A Journeyman-certified developer and past speaker at Women in Tech Louisville, she combines practical engineering with community engagement. Based in Pikeville, KY, she balances enterprise-grade backend work with mobile expertise, often bridging teams that span native and web stacks. Notably, her career path reflects a steady shift from helpdesk and training roles into specialist Elixir engineering, highlighting strong mentorship and domain growth.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Computer and Information Systems Security, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Computer and Information Systems Security at Jefferson Community College, Kentucky
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Information Security, Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Information Security at Western Governors University
Android Development, Android Development at Eleven Fifty Academy
English