Federighi holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

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The native of India earned a master's degree in computer science from the University of Southern California and worked for various startups, including one acquired by Cisco Systems Inc.

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While earning a master's in computer science at the University of Portland she taught undergrad Saudi men, who at first had a hard time taking her seriously, but eventually succumbed to her intellect and the fear of her red pen.

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