Hey! My name is Katie.

In May 2022 I earned Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Science (Cum Laude) and Mechanical Engineering (Magna Cum Laude) at the University of Maryland, College Park. I also completed a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and I aspire to a career that combines each of these areas.

Most recently I completed a co-op at MPR Associates in Alexandria, VA, where I was able to improve my coding skills, especially in Python, as well as grow as an engineer by taking ownership of projects.

At UMD I was involved in many organizations, two of my favorites being Celtic Grace Irish Dance Troupe and Smith Minors Ambassadors. As President of Celtic Grace Irish Dance Troupe I was able to share my love for Irish dance with the UMD community, while gaining practical experience in areas like budgeting, planning, and leadership. Smith Minors Ambassadors has provided me a great opportunity to connect with prospective students and share my passion for this great program with others. The minor itself has given me practical business sense that will help me in future roles as well as everyday life.

Outside of work, I love Irish dancing (obviously), traveling, and listening to podcasts. Check out my blog to see where my travels have taken me or reach out if you have any podcast recommendations. Some of my favorites are “How I Built This” with Guy Raz, “The Iced Coffee Hour” with Graham Stephan and Jack Selby, and “My Favorite Murder” with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark.