Alyssa Stoddard’s Reaction to CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot

 The kiss cam is usually a harmless concert tradition meant to entertain, but at a recent Coldplay show in Foxborough, Massachusetts, it became the stage for a corporate HR scandal that has since spiraled into full-blown internet drama. In the viral video filmed at Gillette Stadium, three senior executives from the tech company Astronomer are caught in what appears to be a deeply awkward and possibly incriminating moment.

The camera pans to Astronomer CEO Andy Byron as he hugs Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot from behind. But it is Alyssa Stoddard, the third person caught in the frame, whose stunned reaction has now made her a reluctant internet celebrity. Eyebrows raised, eyes wide, her forced smile says more than words ever could. And now everyone wants to know: Who is Alyssa Stoddard?

Caught on Camera: What the Viral Video Shows

The now-infamous video begins with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin addressing the crowd before the kiss cam sweeps through Gillette Stadium. Suddenly, the screen zeroes in on a trio: Andy Byron embracing Kristin Cabot, both in each other’s arms, cuddled up while Alyssa stands beside them, giving the kind of awkward smile one makes when their bosses get caught in the act.

The video has over 100 million views across social media because of Byron and Cabot’s wild reaction.

Who Is Alyssa Stoddard?

Alyssa Stoddard is not just a bystander. She is a key figure in Astronomer’s human resources team. As of January 2025, she has served as Senior Director of People at the company. But her trajectory is climbing fast. Just last week, Stoddard was reportedly promoted to Vice President of People, a role that places her directly under Kristin Cabot, the very person she stood awkwardly beside in the now-viral clip.

• Stoddard’s career in HR spans multiple respected firms. Before joining Astronomer, she worked as:
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• A Human Resources Business Partner at cybersecurity firm Proofpoint
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• A People Strategy Manager at ObserveI

A Board Member at Little Sparks Project, a nonprofit focused on early childhood education

And most recently, a key figure in the People team at Neo4j, where she thanked colleagues in a LinkedIn post before announcing her move to Astronomer

In her initial post about joining Astronomer, Stoddard expressed enthusiasm for working with Kristin Cabot, stating that she was excited to contribute to the company’s mission. It now reads like a bitter irony.

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