Laura Hansen
About Laura Hansen
Laura Hansen is a Quality Assurance Engineer with a diverse educational background in Civil Engineering, Library and Information Science, and Geophysics. She has held various positions, including roles at NASA Ames Research Center and URS Corporation, and currently works at Convergent Science in Madison, Wisconsin.
Work at Convergent Science
Laura Hansen has been employed at Convergent Science as a Quality Assurance Engineer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. Her responsibilities include developing testing protocols, identifying software defects, and collaborating with development teams to enhance product performance. Her experience in quality assurance contributes to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
Education and Expertise
Laura Hansen holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, which she completed from 2005 to 2007. She also earned a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from San Jose State University, studying from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics from the University of Utah, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. This diverse educational background equips her with a unique set of skills applicable to her roles in engineering and information science.
Background
Laura Hansen has a varied professional background that includes significant roles in engineering and library science. She worked as an Aeroflight Dynamics Intern at NASA Ames Research Center in 2006, gaining experience in aerospace dynamics. Following this, she served as an Earthquake Engineer at URS Corporation from 2007 to 2011, where she applied her engineering skills to seismic safety. Additionally, she was a Special Projects Librarian at Branner Earth Sciences Library at Stanford University from 2010 to 2013, where she managed various library initiatives.
Professional Experience
Laura Hansen has accumulated extensive professional experience across multiple fields. Her tenure at URS Corporation as an Earthquake Engineer lasted four years, during which she focused on seismic analysis and safety measures. At NASA Ames Research Center, her internship provided her with hands-on experience in aerodynamics. Her role at Branner Earth Sciences Library involved overseeing special projects, enhancing her skills in information management and library services. This diverse experience informs her current work in quality assurance.