Summary
Kathryn Stracquatanio is an experienced design and engineering leader who has spent nearly two decades shaping UX, interaction, and design systems across web, apps, and touch platforms. Currently Executive Director, Global Design Engineering at Comcast, she runs large cross-functional teams that embed engineers into product delivery to ensure consistent, polished experiences across the Xfinity portfolio. Kathryn’s background spans hands-on creative development to technical leadership, giving her a rare fluency in prototyping, user research, and production-grade implementation. She’s known for turning design systems and tooling into productivity multipliers that help designers and developers ship faster and more consistently. Based in Greater Philadelphia, she brings both strategic vision and practical delivery chops, often blending interaction design sensibilities with engineering discipline to bridge the gap between concept and production.
8 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
BS Graphic Design, BS Graphic Design at Philadelphia University