Kate Hassan
About Kate Hassan
Kate Hassan is a Software Engineer at BenevolentAI with a background in biomedical engineering and physics, and professional experience at Elsevier and Continental Engineering Services.
Current Role at BenevolentAI
Kate Hassan is currently a Software Engineer at BenevolentAI, having joined the company in July 2022. At BenevolentAI, she focuses on backend software engineering projects. Kate's role leverages her expertise in software development to contribute to the company’s AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Professional Experience at Elsevier
Before joining BenevolentAI, Kate Hassan worked as a Software Engineer III at Elsevier from 2019 to 2022. During her tenure at Elsevier in London, England, she advanced her skills in software engineering. Her responsibilities included developing and maintaining software applications in a professional setting, which added significant experience to her professional portfolio.
Educational Background in Neurotechnology and Physics
Kate Hassan holds an MSc in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Neurotechnology from Imperial College London, where she studied from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Aarhus University during the 2015-2016 academic year. She also completed a Bachelor of Science (European) in Physics at the University of Leeds from 2013 to 2017. This diverse educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both engineering and scientific principles.
Early Career and Internship Experience
Kate Hassan began her career with an internship at Continental Engineering Services in Lichfield, UK, in 2016. Although the internship lasted only one month, it provided her with initial industry experience. Kate started working in 2012 as a Lifeguard at Everyone Active - SLM in Lichfield, UK, where she spent seven years until 2019. This diverse range of roles showcases her versatility and adaptability across different fields.
Geographic and Professional Diversity
With professional and academic experience in both the UK and Denmark, Kate Hassan brings a diverse perspective to her role. Her transition from Elsevier to BenevolentAI in 2022 highlights her adaptability and continuous growth in the software engineering field. Her career journey reflects a blend of technical expertise and practical experiences.