Tatiana Mac
About Tatiana Mac
Tatiana Mac is a Senior Software Engineer II at Loom, with a background in Environmental Science and Arabic Language. She has extensive experience in technology and ethics, having delivered over 30 talks globally and contributed to various organizations in roles ranging from art director to communications manager.
Current Role at Loom
Tatiana Mac serves as a Senior Software Engineer II at Loom, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she works remotely and is involved in various engineering projects. Her responsibilities include leading a frontend working group that focuses on enhancing code quality through documentation, education, and process improvements. She has contributed to the development of a marketing design system, which plays a crucial role in the product design framework.
Education and Expertise
Tatiana Mac studied at The American University in Cairo, where she achieved a Study Abroad program in Arabic Language. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from Willamette University. Her educational background supports her expertise in technology and ethics, which she has shared through over 30 talks in more than a dozen countries across five continents.
Professional Background
Tatiana has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as an Executive Board Member and Treasurer at Bitch Media from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was the Communications and Operations Manager at the Portland Sustainability Institute from 2012 to 2013. Her experience also includes positions as Art Director at Thesis, Editor for Accessible and Inclusive Design at A List Apart, and Adjunct Faculty at Lesley University.
Contributions to Accessibility and Design
Tatiana Mac has made significant contributions to accessibility and design in her career. She has steered efforts toward achieving WCAG AA compliance, highlighting the importance of inclusive web design. Additionally, she has implemented Sanity CMS and a design system that allows marketing teams to create landing pages efficiently. Her work in technical editing includes editing O'Reilly's Head First C#, showcasing her skills in software development.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Tatiana has actively engaged in volunteer work, notably contributing to The Atlantic's Covid Tracking Project, which focused on public health data efforts. Her involvement in community initiatives reflects her commitment to leveraging her skills for societal benefit, particularly in areas related to technology and public health.