Bridget Went
About Bridget Went
Bridget Went is a Senior Software Engineer at Material Security, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in software engineering and research, with previous roles at Okta and Adamas Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Material Security
Bridget Went has been employed at Material Security as a Senior Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of security solutions. Her responsibilities include designing software architecture and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience at Okta
Before joining Material Security, Bridget Went worked at Okta for a total of four years, holding various positions. She served as a Staff Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023 and previously as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on developing identity management solutions and improving system performance.
Educational Background
Bridget Went earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Bowdoin College, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a brief study at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna in 2016. She also pursued computer science courses at Codecademy from 2014 to 2015, enhancing her programming skills.
Internship Experience
Bridget Went has gained diverse internship experience throughout her career. She worked as a Research Intern at Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2011 to 2013, and as a Neuroscience Lab Intern at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2014. She also completed internships at High Fidelity, Inc. in 2015 and served as a Gibbons Summer Research Fellow at Bowdoin College in 2016.