Natalie Wood
About Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood is a Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in quality engineering and management roles across various organizations. She actively promotes initiatives supporting women and individuals with disabilities in the technology sector.
Current Role at CircleCI
Natalie Wood serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at CircleCI, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in quality engineering and agile methodologies to lead teams in developing and implementing effective engineering solutions. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes, managing project timelines, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Wood's leadership is instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Before joining CircleCI, Natalie Wood had a diverse career in quality engineering and management. She worked at Elsevier as the Head of Quality Engineering from 2014 to 2018, where she led quality initiatives and improved testing processes. Prior to that, she held various roles at Standard & Poor's, including Senior QA Engineer and Senior Business Analyst, from 2008 to 2014. Her experience also includes positions at Connexity, Inc. and Reed Business Information, where she contributed to product management and testing strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Natalie Wood's educational background includes studies in Linguistics at University College London (UCL) from 1996 to 1999. She also attended Swanmore Secondary School from 1988 to 1993 and Barton Peveril 6th Form College from 1993 to 1995, where she focused on English Language and French. This academic foundation has equipped her with strong communication skills, which she considers a key asset in her professional career.
Advocacy for Diversity in Technology
Natalie Wood actively leads initiatives aimed at supporting women and individuals with disabilities in the technology sector. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in her efforts to create opportunities and foster an inclusive environment within the tech community. Through her leadership, she promotes awareness and advocates for practices that empower underrepresented groups in the industry.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Natalie Wood began her career in law enforcement as a Police Constable with the Metropolitan Police from 2004 to 2007. She transitioned to the technology sector, where she held various positions, including Software Tester at Lloyds Bank and Senior QA Engineer at Standard & Poor's. Her diverse experiences across different industries have contributed to her ability to quickly learn and adapt to complex business processes.