Heather Bradfield
About Heather Bradfield
Heather Bradfield is a Software Engineer II at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with over four years of experience in cloud development.
Current Role at WP Engine
Heather Bradfield is currently employed as a Software Engineer II at WP Engine in Austin, Texas. She specializes in Performance Engineering and began her role on January 1, 2021. With over two years at WP Engine, Heather contributes her expertise in cloud development to optimize and enhance the performance of software solutions.
Previous Experience at IBM
Heather Bradfield accumulated significant experience at IBM, where she served as a Lead Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021 in Austin, Texas. Prior to that, she worked as a Software Developer Intern on the Watson project for two months in 2017. Her tenure at IBM involved leading software engineering initiatives, leveraging her skills in cloud development to drive technology solutions.
Early Career and Internships
Heather Bradfield's early career includes a series of internships that provided foundational experience in software engineering. In 2018, she interned at GBL Systems Corporation in Camarillo, CA for four months. She also interned at NASA as a NASA Swarmathon Competitor for three months in 2017 in Camarillo, CA. Additionally, she had two separate internships at GBL Systems Corporation in 2016 and 2018, and at IBM in 2017.
Educational Background
Heather Bradfield earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with minors in Robotics Engineering and Mathematics from California State University Channel Islands. She attended the university from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as an Instructional Student Assistant at the university from 2016 to 2017, contributing to the academic environment and aiding in student instruction.
Specialization and Expertise
Heather Bradfield specializes in performance engineering and has robust expertise in cloud development. With over four years of industry experience, she has developed a deep understanding of optimizing software performance in cloud environments. Her role at WP Engine and her previous experience at IBM have solidified her skills in these areas, making her a valuable asset in the field of software engineering.