After earning her degree in computer science at Otago, Kylie joined Animation Research Ltd, the Dunedin-based company that became famous for producing the America's Cup graphics.
Kylie has worked on the Ribena cyberberries ads, the Human Potential television documentary series, and the underwater world of giant squid for Whale Watch Kaikoura.
After working as a freelance animator in London, she returned to Dunedin to found an electronics and communications technology development company, Igtimi Limited, which provides hardware and software for monitoring sailing events, from large yachts to sailboards.