Women in Technology: Krissy Franklin

Liquid Web’s Linux Support Technician on her favorite facets of working in tech, what motivates her, and advice to women considering a future in tech.

Krissy Franklin grew up in California before moving to Colorado. For the last 15 years, though, she’s been joyful to call Texas home. In highschool, Franklin never quite fit into anybody group or clique but had friends in all of them. “I used to be very outgoing and took part in student government and enjoyed it,” she says. Getting along well with all types of individuals with all types of interests made Franklin particularly suited to a profession in tech.

After working in program administration (“essentially clerical work which I didn’t find very rewarding”), Franklin found her technique to the tech industry, where she has worked for nearly five years. “I pursued an education in tech,” she says, “but ultimately ended up taking a crash course in Linux, which brought me to Liquid Web. That was probably the greatest things I actually have ever done.” Now, Franklin works at Liquid Web as a Linux Support Technician. “I’m here to support our customers with whatever issues they might have with their web sites and server,” she says.

What she enjoys most about working in the sphere is the range the profession provides. “I really like the challenge of every problem that comes my way. Every issue is different. It’s a thrill whenever you finally unravel a problem and get things working again. Boredom is non-existent on this work.”

Franklin’s proudest profession accomplishment has been becoming a component of the Liquid Web family as a Helpful Human. “I absolutely love this company and appreciate the chance that I’ve been given,” she says. “My teammates and my supervisor have been influential in my profession journey. They’re all so very supportive and inspiring and are more like a family than a team.”

Through her journey in tech, Franklin has learned several profession lessons along the best way. “I’ve learned that teamwork is crucial for fulfillment. Liquid Web very much works on that premise, which I consider is why they’re the perfect hosting provider around. We’re all one great big team,” she says.

Franklin has also discovered that you simply really can do anything whenever you make your mind as much as do something. “My mom used to inform me that growing up, and I didn’t give it much thought on the time. But I actually have since discovered that, once more, Mom is at all times right.” She attributes her profession success to her parents. “They’ve at all times been supportive in all the things I do—I prefer to call them June and Ward.”

The fast-paced and ever-changing tech field is a superb fit for Franklin’s work style. “I are inclined to tackle a bit greater than I can chew, but I really like to challenge myself. My motto is: Bring it on!” Tech has also proven to be a wonderful place for Franklin’s curiosity. “I’ve learned that if you’ve gotten questions… ask! No one has all of the answers, but there may be a superb likelihood that somebody does. In the event you never ask, you might never know.”

Franklin is motivated by a sense of accomplishment that comes with being useful to others. “Knowing at the tip of the day that I used to be helpful not directly is my every day goal,” she says. “Every day is sort of a grab bag. You never know what you’re going to get. So bring it on and benefit from it!” In her spare time, she enjoys going to the lake and fiddling with her puppy.

Franklin is hopeful in regards to the future of ladies in tech. “Things are going up, up, up,” she says. “I’m certain we’ll see the number of ladies in tech proceed to rise.”

Franklin has a word of recommendation to young women just starting within the tech industry—explore. “The opportunities seem limitless as there are such a lot of facets to the sphere. Chances are you’ll not find one particular position in tech rewarding but could also be quite surprised with one other.”

She encourages young women to explore a profession in technology. “It took me way too long to find it myself,” she says. “If I could return, I might have pursued it much sooner. I actually have never found a job so difficult and yet so rewarding.”