Laura Kogler
About Laura Kogler
Laura Kogler serves as the Engineering Director at Code for America, a position she has held since 2019. She has a strong academic background in Physics, holding a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has accumulated extensive experience in engineering and research roles across various organizations.
Work at Code for America
Laura Kogler has been serving as the Engineering Director at Code for America since 2019. In this role, she oversees engineering initiatives and leads a team focused on improving government services through technology. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Engineering Manager at Code for America from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing civic engagement and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Laura Kogler holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. She furthered her education at the University of California, Berkeley, earning both a PhD and a Master's degree in Physics from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen for one year in 2004-2005, focusing on Physics.
Background in Research
Laura Kogler has a strong background in research, having worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2006 to 2011. During this time, she engaged in various research projects that contributed to advancements in her field. After completing her PhD, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories from 2011 to 2013, where she continued her research endeavors.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Code for America, Laura Kogler gained extensive experience in software engineering. She worked at Pivotal Labs from 2013 to 2017, initially as a Software Engineer and later as an Engineering Manager. Her role involved leading engineering teams and developing software solutions. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Code for America for six months in 2017.