Anna Cottrill
About Anna Cottrill
Anna Cottrill is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in quality assurance and engineering management. She has worked at various companies, including Edquity and SoFi, and emphasizes self-directed learning and team development in her leadership approach.
Work at Sustainment
Anna Cottrill currently serves as the Engineering Manager at Sustainment, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on removing roadblocks for her team and providing growth opportunities, reflecting her commitment to servant leadership. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and ensuring that team members have the resources they need to succeed. Prior to this role, she worked at Sustainment as a QA Lead from 2023 to 2024, where she contributed to quality assurance processes.
Previous Experience at Edquity
At Edquity, Anna Cottrill held multiple roles, including Engineering Manager and Interim Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2023. She also worked as a QA Engineer for three months in 2020. During her time at Edquity, she emphasized hands-on learning and self-taught research to enhance her skills. Her leadership in engineering and DevOps showcased her ability to adapt and grow within the organization.
Experience at SoFi
Anna Cottrill has extensive experience at SoFi, where she held several positions from 2016 to 2019. She began as a Quality Assurance Engineer and progressed to Staff Quality Assurance Engineer, then to Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer. She also served as Associate Manager for one year in Helena, Montana. Her roles involved ensuring quality in software development and implementing automation strategies to improve efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Anna Cottrill earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Carroll College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in engineering and quality assurance. She is known for her proactive approach to professional development, emphasizing self-taught research and hands-on learning to acquire new tools and skillsets.
Leadership and Advocacy
Anna Cottrill advocates for work-life balance and engineering mental health within her teams. She fosters a positive work culture that prioritizes sustainability and employee well-being. As a SCRUM Master, she effectively plans and executes projects, ensuring that all stakeholders achieve optimal outcomes. Her transition from QA Management to Engineering Management and DevOps Management illustrates her versatility in leadership roles.