Kathy Foss
About Kathy Foss
Kathy Foss is a Principal Engineer at Motional, where she also serves as the Senior SRE Team Lead. With a background in software engineering and extensive experience in infrastructure management, she has worked in various roles across notable companies including Raytheon and Draper.
Work at Motional
Kathy Foss serves as a Principal Engineer at Motional, a role she has held since 2022. In addition to her principal engineer responsibilities, she also leads the Senior Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. Her work is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where she focuses on deployment management and platform integration. Kathy's expertise in Infrastructure as Code and Platform as a Service supports her efforts in managing code live in production, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Raytheon
Before joining Motional, Kathy Foss worked at Raytheon as the Infrastructure Software Development Team Lead from 2011 to 2019. During her eight years at Raytheon, she developed significant skills in software development and infrastructure management. Her leadership role involved overseeing software projects and ensuring the integration of infrastructure solutions, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in the tech industry.
Experience at Draper
Kathy Foss was employed at Draper as a Principal Member of Technical Staff from 2019 to 2022. In this position, she contributed to various technical projects, leveraging her expertise in systems integration and automation control. Her work at Draper further enhanced her knowledge in enterprise system integration, allowing her to navigate complex systems effectively.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Foss holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Software Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, which she completed from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her technical expertise in areas such as Infrastructure as Code and Platform as a Service. Kathy specializes in deployment management and has experience with Amazon Gov Cloud, particularly in Ground System Integration, highlighting her involvement in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kathy Foss possesses a range of technical skills, including automation control and systems integration. Her expertise in Infrastructure as Code and Platform as a Service allows her to manage complex deployments effectively. Kathy's focus on managing code live in production showcases her commitment to operational excellence and reliability in software systems.