Kara Mc Donough
About Kara Mc Donough
Kara Mc Donough is a Product Test Engineer currently working at Ouster in San Francisco, California. She has a background in Engineering Physics, holding both a Bachelor of Science from Colorado School of Mines and a Master of Science from the University of Oregon.
Current Role as Product Test Engineer
Kara Mc Donough currently serves as a Product Test Engineer at Ouster, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for testing and validating product performance, ensuring that the hardware meets the required specifications. Her work contributes to the development of advanced sensor technologies. She is based in San Francisco, California.
Previous Experience at Ouster
Prior to her current role, Kara Mc Donough worked at Ouster as a Hardware Engineer from 2020 to 2021. She also completed a Hardware Engineering Internship at the company from 2019 to 2020. During her time at Ouster, she gained hands-on experience in hardware development and testing, contributing to various engineering projects.
Academic Background in Engineering Physics
Kara Mc Donough holds a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from the University of Oregon, which she completed from 2019 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Physics from the Colorado School of Mines, graduating in 2019. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her engineering career.
Research Experience at Colorado School of Mines
Kara Mc Donough has held multiple research assistant positions at the Colorado School of Mines. She worked as a Research Assistant for nine months from 2018 to 2019 and again for three months in 2017. These roles involved conducting experiments and supporting faculty research in engineering physics.
Additional Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional career, Kara Mc Donough enjoys various hobbies. She is an avid hiker and has a passion for caring for houseplants. Additionally, she enjoys creating ceramics and plays the piano in her free time. She also has a diverse taste in coffee, appreciating it in all its variants.