Patricia Townsend
About Patricia Townsend
Patricia Townsend is a Senior Software Quality Engineer with extensive experience in safety-critical software systems, currently working at Bastion Technologies, Inc. She has previously held positions at Engility Corporation, Alenia North America, and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, contributing to various projects including the NASA Space Launch System.
Work at Bastion Technologies
Patricia Townsend has been employed at Bastion Technologies, Inc. as a Senior Software Quality Engineer since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software systems. Her work involves conducting peer reviews of code and documentation, which contributes to maintaining high standards in software development. Patricia's experience and expertise in quality engineering support the company's commitment to delivering effective solutions in the aerospace sector.
Previous Experience at Engility Corporation
Before joining Bastion Technologies, Patricia Townsend worked at Engility Corporation as a Senior Software Quality Engineer for a duration of six months in 2018 to 2019. During her time there, she contributed to quality assurance processes and supported software development initiatives. This position allowed her to further develop her skills in software quality engineering within a dynamic work environment.
Background in Quality Management
Patricia Townsend served as a Quality Manager at Alenia North America from 2007 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her experience at Alenia North America provided her with a solid foundation in quality management principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various engineering roles.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Townsend earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from the State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome, studying from 1985 to 1988. This educational background has equipped her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in software quality engineering. Her expertise is further demonstrated through her involvement in safety-critical software systems and her contributions to the NASA Space Launch System Safety & Mission Assurance Office.
Contributions to NASA Space Launch System
In her current role, Patricia Townsend supports the NASA Space Launch System Safety & Mission Assurance Office at the Marshall Space Flight Center. She is involved throughout the entire program and product lifecycle of complex, safety-critical software systems. Patricia conducts evaluations and prepares analyses for audit planning, ensuring that software development meets safety and mission assurance standards. Additionally, she serves as the Safety & Mission Assurance Point of Contact for the SDF4 Simulation Lab facility.