Patricia (Paty) Souza
About Patricia (Paty) Souza
Patricia (Paty) Souza is the Director of Engineering at Catalyst Software, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in engineering operations and Agile methodologies, having held various roles at companies including Twilio, McAfee, and CenturyLink.
Current Role at Catalyst Software
Patricia Souza currently serves as the Director of Engineering at Catalyst Software, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on optimizing the flow of work from Product Management to Engineering, aiming to enhance delivery processes. Her leadership is instrumental in driving engineering initiatives and fostering collaboration within the team.
Previous Experience at Catalyst Software
Patricia Souza has held multiple roles at Catalyst Software prior to her current position. She worked as a Staff Technical Program Manager from 2021 to 2022 and then as a Senior Manager of Technical Program Management from 2022 to 2023. Most recently, she served as a Senior Manager of Engineering Operations from 2023 to 2024. During her time at Catalyst, she architected a new Agile software development lifecycle framework in collaboration with the Agile Transformation Team.
Professional Background in Agile Methodologies
Patricia Souza has extensive experience in Agile methodologies, having introduced techniques such as pair programming, peer review, and test-driven development to improve team efficiency. She worked as an Enterprise Agile Coach at CenturyLink from 2016 to 2018 and as an Agile Coach at infoedge LLC in 2016. Her background includes significant roles at Twilio, where she served as a Principal Agile Program Manager from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Qualifications
Patricia Souza studied at Open University, where she earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology in Data Processing from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, which she completed from 1996 to 1998. Her educational background supports her extensive career in engineering and program management.
International Experience and Team Management
Patricia Souza has a diverse professional background, managing international teams across various regions, including the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Her experience spans multiple companies, including McAfee/Intel Security, where she held several roles from 2000 to 2015, and Twilio, where she worked in R&D Operations for a brief period in 2021.