Joan Anastasio
About Joan Anastasio
Joan Anastasio is a Responsible Software Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in software engineering, quality assurance, and project management across various industries.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Joan Anastasio is currently working as a Responsible Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. She began her tenure there in 2022 and is based in Kent, Washington, United States. In this role, she is responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high-stakes software systems integral to the company's aerospace initiatives.
Previous Experience at NuWest Group
Prior to her current role, Joan worked at NuWest Group as an Embedded Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. During her 11-month stint in Kent, Washington, she specialized in developing embedded software solutions, which involved using her expertise in low-level hardware interfaces and debug methodologies.
Technical Leadership at Synapse Product Development
From 2016 to 2020, Joan served as a Software Engineering Technical Lead at Synapse Product Development in Seattle, Washington. Over four years, she led multiple software projects, managed technical teams, and was actively involved in requirements definition, system analysis, and project scoping.
Career at Microsoft
Joan has held two significant positions at Microsoft. From 2011 to 2013, she was a Senior SDET in the Greater Seattle Area, focusing on software design and testing. Before that, she served as a Technical Account Manager from 2008 to 2011, where she managed client accounts and ensured the technical quality of deliverables.
Educational Background
Joan earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Washington. Her academic journey spanned 12 years, from 1978 to 1990. This extensive educational background laid a strong foundation for her diverse and accomplished career in software engineering and quality assurance.
Industry Expertise and Skills
Joan has extensive experience conducting failure analyses and recommending improvements across various sectors, including medical devices, consumer electronics, and aircraft systems. She possesses strong skills in low-level hardware interfaces, debugging methodologies, and tools. Additionally, she is experienced in updating and testing software systems and devices.