Background and Early Influences: Krisztina Farkas was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, a city known for its vibrant tech community and rich engineering heritage. From an early age, she was captivated by the intricacies of technology and systems engineering, which inspired her to pursue a degree in Computer Engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. There, she honed her systems reliability, automation, and network engineering skills, setting the stage for a career dedicated to running complex systems smoothly.
Career and Expertise: Krisztina began her professional journey at a multinational telecommunications company, where she worked as a systems engineer focusing on high-availability systems. Her early exposure to operational challenges led to a fascination with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), a field that perfectly matched her passion for automation and system optimization. Her meticulous approach to ensuring uptime and her expertise in infrastructure automation earned her rapid recognition, and she soon became a leader in implementing best practices in system monitoring and reliability.
Throughout her career, Krisztina led global SRE teams, building scalable infrastructure to support rapid growth while maintaining top-notch reliability. She pioneered establishing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, enabling development teams to deploy updates quickly and securely without compromising system stability. Her commitment to automation and strategic problem-solving abilities made her a respected figure in the SRE community, known for transforming complex operational environments into streamlined, resilient systems.
Joining MonetaPlatform.ai: In 2024, Krisztina joined MonetaPlatform.ai as the Vice President of Site Reliability Engineering (VPSRE). With MonetaPlatform’s ambitious goal of delivering an end-to-end banking platform that integrates core banking systems with intuitive web and mobile interfaces, the need for a rock-solid infrastructure was paramount. Krisztina’s extensive experience building automated, reliable systems made her the perfect fit to lead this critical part of the company.
Role and Responsibilities: As VPSRE, Krisztina is tasked with ensuring the platform’s reliability and scalability. She leads a team of SRE engineers focused on maintaining high availability and optimizing the performance of MonetaPlatform’s infrastructure. Her responsibilities include implementing CI/CD pipelines, driving automation efforts to minimize manual interventions, and continuously monitoring the platform to detect and resolve issues before they affect users. By automating routine tasks and prioritizing proactive measures, Krisztina ensures that the company’s systems are robust, secure, and capable of efficiently handling heavy loads.
Krisztina also strongly advocates collaboration between development and operations teams, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for system health and performance. Her leadership in this area enables MonetaPlatform to innovate rapidly while maintaining the essential operational stability for a seamless banking experience.
Personal Interests: Outside of work, Krisztina loves exploring Hungary’s scenic countryside on her bicycle and finding inspiration in the natural beauty of her homeland. She is also deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers, particularly women in technology, encouraging them to pursue careers in SRE and systems engineering. Her dedication to automation, reliability, and mentorship has solidified her role as a key leader at MonetaPlatform.ai, where she continues to drive the company’s mission to revolutionize banking through reliable, cutting-edge technology.