Mscs Kathleen Alexander
About Mscs Kathleen Alexander
Kathleen Alexander is a Software Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the defense sector. She has worked at General Atomics since 2015 and previously held positions at Lockheed Martin and Saic, contributing to significant projects such as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and the Blitzer™ electromagnetic railgun.
Work at General Atomics
Currently, Kathleen Alexander serves as a Software Engineering Manager at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she manages software engineering teams focused on both defense and commercial systems. Her work includes contributions to significant projects such as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and the Blitzer™ electromagnetic railgun. Her experience in this position spans over nine years and takes place in San Diego, California.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before her tenure at General Atomics, Kathleen Alexander worked at Lockheed Martin as a Software Engineering Manager from 2000 to 2015. During her 15 years in Bethesda, Maryland, she was responsible for overseeing software engineering projects and teams, contributing to the development of various defense technologies.
Background in Software Engineering
Kathleen Alexander began her career in software engineering at Areté Associates, where she worked as a Senior Programmer Analyst from 1985 to 1994. Following this, she joined SAIC as a Member of Research Staff from 1994 to 1999. Her extensive experience in the field spans over three decades, focusing on defense and commercial systems.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Alexander holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University, Northridge, from 1981 to 1986. She further pursued her education at National University, obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science from 2003 to 2004 and another Master's in Management from 2004 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in software engineering and management.