Katya Potapov

Katya Potapov is a Senior Software Engineer at Floodbase, where she focuses on developing a data platform that assists clients in understanding flood risks and enhancing disaster response efforts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, specializing in human-computer interaction and cognitive science.

Before joining Floodbase, Katya gained valuable experience through various software engineering internships, particularly in backend infrastructure and cloud security. Her work aims to empower communities vulnerable to climate change by creating effective and sustainable technological tools that align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Notably, she has contributed to building tools that help underserved populations access crucial information regarding flood risks and recovery strategies.123