Caitlin O'dwyer
About Caitlin O'dwyer
Caitlin O'Dwyer is a Senior Staff QA Engineer currently working at Trellix and has been involved in various roles in quality assurance across multiple companies, including FireEye, Inc. and Network Solutions. She is also an active player in the National Cyber League, where she has achieved notable rankings in competitions.
Work at Trellix
Caitlin O'dwyer currently serves as a Senior Staff QA Engineer at Trellix, a position she has held since 2022. Her role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring the reliability of software products. Prior to this, she briefly worked as a Staff QA Engineer at Trellix for two months in 2022. Her extensive experience in quality assurance contributes to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality cybersecurity solutions.
Professional Experience
Caitlin O'dwyer has a diverse background in quality assurance and engineering. She worked at FireEye, Inc. for a total of six years, holding positions from QA Engineer to Senior QA Engineer and Staff Software QA Engineer. Her tenure at Network Solutions included roles as QA Engineer I, QA Engineer II, and QA Engineer III. Additionally, she served as a Test Engineer at Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. and as an Associate Scientist at BBN Technologies. This varied experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in software quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Caitlin O'dwyer holds a degree in Philosophy and Computer Science from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 2002 to 2008. She also completed an Applied Associates Degree in Cybersecurity at Northern Virginia Community College from 2021 to 2023. Her educational background provides her with a unique perspective on problem-solving and critical thinking, which is essential in the field of quality assurance and cybersecurity.
Achievements in National Cyber League
Caitlin O'dwyer has participated in the National Cyber League since 2022, where she has demonstrated her skills in cybersecurity competitions. In the Fall 2022 Team Game, she achieved a ranking of 160 out of 3926 participants. In the Spring 2023 Individual Game, she ranked 391 out of 6272 competitors. Additionally, she achieved a ranking of 321 out of 6679 in the Fall 2022 Individual Game, showcasing her proficiency in the field.