Kat Donegan
About Kat Donegan
Kat Donegan is a Software Engineer Team Lead at Equus Software, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in software engineering and systems analysis, she has extensive experience in designing REST APIs and overseeing Azure DevOps processes.
Current Role at Equus Software
Kat Donegan serves as a Software Engineer Team Lead at Equus Software, a position held since 2019. In this role, she leads a team of engineers, overseeing software development projects and ensuring adherence to best practices. Donegan has been with Equus Software since 2018, contributing to various initiatives that enhance the company's software solutions. Her responsibilities include managing Azure DevOps pipelines and acting as a subject matter expert within her team.
Previous Experience at Agile Education Marketing
Before joining Equus Software, Kat Donegan worked at Agile Education Marketing in several capacities. She began as a Software Engineer in 2014, where she designed and built a modern REST API for client integrations and third-party data providers. Donegan progressed to Senior Software Engineer & Systems Analyst from 2017 to 2018, following three years as a Software Engineer & Systems Analyst from 2014 to 2017. Her work involved establishing continuous integration and continuous deployment processes in Azure DevOps.
Internship at 21-6 Productions
Kat Donegan gained early experience in software development as a Software Development Intern at 21-6 Productions in 2012. This two-month internship provided her with foundational skills in software engineering and introduced her to the practical aspects of the industry.
Education in Applied Computing
Kat Donegan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computing from the University of Denver, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational background equipped her with essential knowledge and skills in software development and computing principles. Additionally, she studied Ancient, Classical, Renaissance, and Reformation Studies at The Umbra Institute in 2011.
Technical Expertise and Responsibilities
In her current role, Kat Donegan acts as a subject matter expert in various technical areas. She oversees Azure DevOps pipelines, agents, tasks, and servers as part of her daily responsibilities. Donegan has established continuous integration and continuous deployment processes, including build, release, and unit testing pipelines, which are critical for maintaining software quality and efficiency.