Catherine Karow Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Fl, Us

ApiaryX is dedicated to making the digital world safer for families and small businesses. We empower our users through gamified cybersecurity education and real-time AI protection, addressing the evolving online threats that impact everyday digital interactions.- Leading the development and execution of our vision to enhance digital safety for families and small enterprises.- Overseing the creation of engaging, educational content that simplifies cybersecurity concepts for all ages.- Managing the integration of advanced AI technologies to provide real-time protection against online threats.- Cultivating strategic partnerships to expand our reach and impact in the digital safety landscape.- Ensuring operational excellence, aligning our initiatives with our mission and core values.Key Highlights- Developing a comprehensive platform offering gamified cybersecurity education tailored for families.- Implementing AI-driven solutions that provide real-time protection against cyber threats.- Establishing collaborations with key stakeholders in the cybersecurity and family safety sectors.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

- Cybersecurity Strategy & Planning: Developed and executed strategies to safeguard assets and data. Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.- Project Management: Led cybersecurity projects from inception to completion, managing scope, timeline, and budget. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.- Security Operations Management: Directed daily security operations including incident response, threat detection, and prevention. Established policies and procedures to ensure compliance.- Team Leadership: Supervised and mentored cybersecurity professionals, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting continuous learning.- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as primary contact for clients and stakeholders, communicating project status, risks, and alignment with organizational goals.- Technology Management: Evaluated and implemented cybersecurity tools and technologies, ensuring effective integration with existing systems.- Incident Management: Led efforts in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security breaches. Conducted post-incident reviews to enhance security measures.- Compliance & Governance: Ensured adherence to regulations and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST. Conducted audits to verify compliance.- Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Managed project and operational budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal resource use.- Reporting & Documentation: Prepared reports and documentation on projects, incidents, and operations. Presented findings and recommendations to senior management.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

- Managed a team of developers for complex projects, including government and university site migrations.- Oversaw site migrations using Sitecore and Umbraco, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth transitions.- Coordinated strategic planning and managed complex IT projects to align with organizational goals.

Arlington, Va, Us

Overseeing the redesign and migration of the bis.gov website, focusing on user experience and compliance with modern web standards.

London, England, Gb

- Managed the planning and execution of digital and interactive media (photos, video) for Apple.com and the App Store during high-profile product launches, including the iPhone 14 series and Chinese New Year campaigns.- Led a geographically distributed team, coordinating localization efforts and ensuring timely, high-quality content delivery across 40+ regions.- Partnered with engineering, design, and marketing to streamline workflows, increasing speed-to-market by 12%.

Gainesvillle, Florida, Us

As a Technical Project Coordinator at Infotech, I managed Agile software development projects, leading a remote team of 40+ developers and QA engineers to deliver enterprise-level software solutions. Through effective Scrum practices and project coordination, I significantly improved development times, delivery rates, and team efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Directed a remote team of 40+ developers and QA engineers, fostering collaboration and accountability to meet tight deadlines.Agile Project Management: Coordinated sprints, prioritized backlogs, and refined Agile practices to improve project efficiency and on-time delivery.Process Optimization: Leveraged data-driven insights and CI/CD pipelines to optimize workflows, enhance product quality, and streamline development cycles.Technical Oversight: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and technical requirements, utilizing tools like Azure and cloud computing.Stakeholder Communication: Maintained clear communication with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on project progress, risks, and deliverables.Key Achievements:Increased Productivity: Doubled annual software patch outputs by introducing CI/CD pipelines and improving team workflows.Reduced Defects: Cut software defects by 40% through rigorous QA processes and continuous integration practices.Enhanced On-Time Delivery: Improved delivery timelines by 30% through prioritized backlogs, effective Scrum practices, and enhanced team communication.Efficient Resource Allocation: Improved project efficiency by optimizing team resource use and aligning deliverables with organizational priorities.Skills:Technical: Scrum, SDLC, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cybersecurity.Management: Agile Project Management, Scrum Master, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership.

Woking, Gb

Led the inaugural Formula 1 event setup in Miami in collaboration with McLaren Racing and Hilton Hotels.Managed all phases from design to final delivery, ensuring the project adhered to strict safety standards and client specifications.

Gainesville, Florida, Us

Acted as a departmental liaison, significantly enhancing the transition processes from Remedy to Cherwell using project management tools.Managed secure access to restricted data under FISMA compliance, enhancing security protocols and training programs.

Gainesville, Florida, Us

Managed IT regulations and system transitions, including CMS to Learning Management System integrations, enhancing educational processes and infrastructure.

Washington, Dc, Us

During my internship with the U.S. Department of State in Ecuador, I facilitated numerous projects aimed at helping Ecuadorian businesses expand into the U.S. market. My role involved managing communications and operations between business entities in both countries, overcoming import and export barriers, and ensuring smooth project flows and timelines to meet U.S. market demands.

Fine And Studio Arts

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sociology

Certificate Spanish Language, Spanish

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Directing And Theatrical Production