Kat Huang
About Kat Huang
Kat Huang is a Software Engineer I at Hinge Health, where she has worked since 2021, contributing to digital solutions for musculoskeletal pain management. She has a background in nursing and has held various roles in healthcare prior to transitioning to software engineering.
Work at Hinge Health
Kat Huang has been employed as a Software Engineer I at Hinge Health since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development of digital solutions designed to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and reduce opioid use through advanced wearable technology. Huang collaborates with a comprehensive clinical care team, which includes doctors of physical therapy and board-certified health coaches. Hinge Health partners with major employers such as Boeing, Salesforce, and US Foods to deliver digital musculoskeletal care.
Education and Expertise
Kat Huang has a diverse educational background. She studied Full Stack Software Engineering at Rithm School, achieving her certification in 2021. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of San Francisco from 2011 to 2014. Huang also studied Biology at UC Irvine from 2009 to 2011. Her education in nursing and software engineering equips her with a unique skill set that bridges healthcare and technology.
Background
Before her current position at Hinge Health, Kat Huang worked in various healthcare roles. She served as a Staff Nurse II in the Medical Surgical ICU at Kaiser Permanente from 2018 to 2021 and at Dignity Health from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she volunteered at the San Francisco Department of Public Health at Laguna Honda Hospital from 2008 to 2011. This extensive background in nursing provides her with valuable insights into patient care and healthcare systems.
Previous Work Experience
Kat Huang's professional experience includes a brief internship as a Software Engineer Intern at Foqal in 2021. This role followed her extensive nursing career, where she worked as a Staff Nurse II in Medical Surgical ICUs at both Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health. Her early volunteer work at the San Francisco Department of Public Health further highlights her commitment to healthcare and community service.