# Katrina Gurdak

> Staff Engineer at Anchore

Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/katrinagurdak

Autonomy, Curiosity, and Empathy. These are my guiding values and what I strive to foster in others.

Autonomy holds the trust to oversee conception, planning, and execution of solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This extends to effective collaboration and communication with my team and across the organization.

Curiosity is the fuel that drives continuous learning and growth. As a Staff Engineer, I embrace intellectual curiosity and encourage exploration of new technologies, diverse perspectives, and best practices. It is the pursuit of excellence.

Last but certainly not least, Empathy lies at the core of my approach to engineering and leadership. It's the foundation for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where collaboration thrives and what ultimately enables products to truly meet the needs of its users.

With all that said, let's drive meaningful change and make a positive impact!

## Work Experience
### Staff Engineer @ Anchore
Jan 2023 – Present | Santa Barbara, California Area

### Senior Software Engineer @ Anchore
Jan 2017 – Jan 2023 | Santa Barbara, California Area

### Software Engineer Teaching Fellow @ Hack Reactor
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
- Provided one-on-one instruction on problem-solving and verbalization techniques via mock interviews
- Technically assessed 50+ applicants for JavaScript readiness as part of the admissions process
- Troubleshot 100+ students through code reviews to propel student towards success
- Facilitated autonomy of students by walking through debugging approaches


## Education
### Advanced Software Engineering Immersive Program
Hack Reactor
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/katgurdak

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Last updated: 2026-03-22