Erica Haugen
About Erica Haugen
Erica Haugen is a Software QA Engineer Supervisor at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, specializing in test automation and IT service management. She has a strong programming background and experience in the aerospace and defense industry, having previously worked with the US Army and ASRC Federal.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Erica Haugen has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Software QA Engineer Supervisor since 2023. In this role, she oversees quality assurance processes and ensures the reliability of software products. Her work is conducted on-site in the United States, where she applies her expertise in test automation and IT service management to support the company's objectives in the aerospace and defense sector.
Education and Expertise
Erica Haugen holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from Virginia Tech, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with a focus on Business Analytics from Colorado State University Global between 2015 and 2017. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her skills in programming languages such as Java, HTML, and Python, as well as her proficiency in software engineering and cybersecurity.
Background in IT Support and Software Testing
Before her current role, Erica Haugen worked as an IT Support Specialist for the US Army from 2010 to 2014. This position allowed her to gain valuable experience in IT service management. Following her tenure at the Army, she served as a Software Test Engineer at ASRC Federal from 2022 to 2023, where she contributed to software testing initiatives for eight months. Her diverse background in IT and software testing has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current supervisory role.
Current Role as Cyber Network Defense Analyst
In addition to her position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Erica Haugen has been working as a Cyber Network Defense Analyst at DISA since 2021. This role involves analyzing and defending cyber networks, further enhancing her expertise in cybersecurity. Her work at DISA complements her responsibilities at Kratos, allowing her to apply her knowledge in both software quality assurance and cyber defense.