Paige Cruz is currently making significant strides as the Director of the Ethical Yarn Community, where she leverages her extensive background in technology and operations to foster a cooperative environment dedicated to sustainable practices in the textile industry. With her rich experience as a Developer...
Paige Cruz is currently making significant strides as the Director of the Ethical Yarn Community, where she leverages her extensive background in technology and operations to foster a cooperative environment dedicated to sustainable practices in the textile industry. With her rich experience as a Developer Advocate at Chronosphere, Paige champions open-source instrumentation and sustainable operations, ensuring that ethical practices are not just a trend but a standard. Her previous role as a Site Reliability Engineer for notable companies like New Relic, InVision, Lightstep, and Weedmaps has equipped her with a robust skill set in observability, cloud computing, and microservices, which she now applies to enhance the operational efficiency of the Ethical Yarn Community.
At the Ethical Yarn Community, Paige is leading key projects aimed at promoting transparency and sustainability within the yarn supply chain. Her expertise in program management and data analysis allows her to implement innovative solutions that empower local artisans and promote ethical sourcing of materials. By advocating for open-source software, she encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among community members, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to the mission of ethical yarn production. Beyond her professional commitments, Paige's passion for spinning fiber into yarn reflects her deep-rooted connection to the craft, further enriching her leadership role within the community. As she continues to drive initiatives that align technology with sustainability, Paige Cruz is not only shaping the future of the Ethical Yarn Community but also inspiring a new generation of artisans and technologists to embrace ethical practices in their work.
