Kattie A. Grady
About Kattie A. Grady
Kattie A. Grady is a Software DER in training with extensive experience in software engineering and certification. She has worked at various companies, including BendixKing and ENSCO, Inc., and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Binghamton University.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Kattie A. Grady currently serves as a Software DER in training at Joby Aviation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on software certification processes and aims to leverage her expertise in developing certifiable systems. Her work involves providing independent software, process, and certification services, contributing to the advancement of aviation technology.
Experience at ConsuNova, Inc.
Since 2019, Kattie has been employed at ConsuNova, Inc. as a Senior Software Certification Engineer. In this capacity, she specializes in the full life cycle design and development of DO-178B/C certifiable systems. Her experience in this role builds on her previous engineering positions, enhancing her skills in software certification and compliance.
Previous Positions and Responsibilities
Kattie has held various engineering positions prior to her current roles. She worked at BendixKing as a Senior Project Engineer from 2016 to 2020 and as a Software Engineer III/Software Certification Lead from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Verification Lead at ENSCO, Inc. from 2010 to 2013 and was involved in asset management at Nationwide Credit, Inc. from 2009 to 2010.
Educational Background
Kattie A. Grady studied Computer Science at Binghamton University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2005 to 2011. Prior to that, she attended the SUNY Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2005. She completed her high school education at MESH from 1999 to 2003.
Professional Aspirations and Interests
Kattie aspires to become a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) in the future, reflecting her commitment to advancing her career in aviation software certification. She has a strong interest in graphics research and GUI design and development, indicating her focus on enhancing user interfaces and experiences in software applications. Additionally, she is involved in general aviation and glass blowing as personal interests.