New Hire: Partner Solution Specialist

Kelly Hawkins

After graduating with my Bachelor of Science of Nursing, I moved to Nashville, Tennessee in early 2009, where I spent nearly a decade working as a Registered Nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In 2019 found my way into the IT world and haven't looked back since! 

I’ve spent the last 7 years in the IT solutions and infrastructure space supporting customers, sales teams, and strategic technology partners across servers, storage, networking, and data center solutions. I'm excited to be starting this new chapter with the ATS team as a Partner Solution Specialist. 

Fun Fact:

My husband and I co-own a family-friendly restaurant in Tennessee called Hillside Hangout. When I'm not talking tech, you can often find me there, taste-testing new menu items, visiting with our regulars or enjoying live local music on the patio.  

What's one item you can't leave your house without?

My mini-dachshund, Otto... At least according to him. He loves a good car ride! 

What's your favorite restaurant?

Nashville has a crazy good restaurant scene, so we like to try somewhere new each time we go out. One of my recent favorites was O-Ku in the North Nashville neighborhood of Germantown. Top notch sushi and sake, plus phenomenal service.

What's your favorite TV show?

I love anything nature related. There's just something about David Attenborough's voice that instantly calms my mind!

What's the weirdest food you've ever eaten?

Satay chicken hearts. I ended up with food poisoning shortly after so can't say I'd eat them again. 

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be and why?

Teleportation, hands down. I'd gain so much extra time back in my day!