Katie Mazzo
About Katie Mazzo
Katie Mazzo is a Lead Consultant, Software Engineer, and Accessibility Lead at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in software development and a commitment to increasing female participation in STEM, she focuses on creating accessible technology and enjoys teaching coding to children.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Katie Mazzo currently serves as a Lead Consultant, Software Engineer, and Accessibility Lead at ThoughtWorks. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she focuses on developing creative applications that address real-world problems while ensuring technology is accessible to all users.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Before her current role, Katie Mazzo worked at ThoughtWorks for a total of six years, from 2017 to 2023. During this time, she progressed from a Software Developer to a Senior Software Developer. Her experience at ThoughtWorks contributed to her expertise in software engineering and accessibility.
E-learning Consultant at Code Like a Girl
Katie Mazzo worked as an E-learning Consultant at Code Like a Girl for ten months in 2021 and 2022. In this role, she contributed to initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in STEM fields, aligning with her passion for promoting diversity in technology.
Education and Certifications
Katie Mazzo studied at the University of South Australia, where she earned a Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility in 2021. She also attended General Assembly, where she completed a Web Development Immersive program in 2017. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law, Criminal Justice, and Criminology (International) from the University of Leeds, obtained between 2008 and 2012.
Background in Team Leadership
Prior to her roles in software development, Katie Mazzo served as a Team Lead at George Clinical from 2013 to 2017. This experience provided her with leadership skills that she has applied in her subsequent positions in the tech industry.