Summary
Kate Wilson is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft with six years of experience building data-driven systems and service management tooling, including co-creating the Modern Service Management initiative. A Stanford Public Policy graduate with a computer science minor, she blends quantitative research instincts and policy-minded rigor to solve engineering problems that intersect with public health and large-scale data. Her background includes simulation science and geospatial data work at IHME, where she designed SQL databases and training for data extraction—skills she now applies to scalable production systems. Kate has progressed through multiple engineering levels at Microsoft, demonstrating rapid technical growth and product impact. Colleagues would describe her as an analyst at heart who frames engineering choices around measurable outcomes and stakeholder needs. Based in Seattle, she brings a rare mix of research experience, product-focused engineering, and clear communication across technical and nontechnical audiences.
6 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Distinction and Honors, Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Distinction and Honors, Public Policy at Stanford University