Bridget Went

Bridget Went is a passionate and inquisitive software engineer with a focus on enhancing efficiency in technology and fostering inclusivity within the tech industry.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Bowdoin College and has studied at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Codecademy (focusing on HTML, CSS, Python, and Ruby), and Marin Academy.

Bridget has garnered extensive experience in the tech field, having held positions such as Senior Software Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, and Software Engineer at Okta, as well as being a former Senior Software Engineer at Material Security.

Her commitment to education and mentorship is demonstrated through her role as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant and Grader at the Center For Learning and Teaching, Bowdoin College.

Furthermore, she has contributed to research endeavors through positions like Gibbons Summer Research Fellow at Bowdoin College, Software Development Intern at High Fidelity, Inc., Neuroscience Lab Intern at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Research Intern at Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.