Catherine Ligad
About Catherine Ligad
Catherine Ligad is a Senior Software Engineer at Segment, specializing in Self Service since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC Irvine and has a strong interest in creating user-friendly interfaces.
Work at Segment
Catherine Ligad has been employed at Segment since 2021, currently holding the position of Senior Software Engineer in the Self Service division. In this role, she focuses on developing and enhancing software solutions that facilitate user self-service capabilities. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Software Engineer in Processing at Segment from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving data processing and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Ligad earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended Hack Reactor, completing a program in Computer Software Engineering in 2018. This combination of biological sciences and software engineering has equipped her with a unique skill set, allowing her to approach problems from both a technical and scientific perspective.
Professional Background
Catherine Ligad's professional background includes various roles at the University of California, Irvine. She served as a Resident Advisor in Campus Village Student Housing from 2015 to 2016 and was a Community Programmer on the Residential Education Board from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher in the Gross Lab from 2014 to 2016. These experiences provided her with valuable skills in leadership, community engagement, and research.
Passion for User Interface Design
Catherine Ligad has a strong passion for creating clean and simple user interfaces that prioritize intuitive user experiences. This focus on UI and UX design reflects her commitment to developing software that is not only functional but also user-friendly. Her expertise in this area enhances her contributions to projects at Segment, where user satisfaction is a key goal.
Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional work, Catherine Ligad enjoys spending time at the dog park and walking her cat. She also engages in skating around Southern California. These activities reflect her interests in animals and the outdoors, which she is open to discussing with others.