Karen Forstot,
About Karen Forstot,
Karen Forstot is a Technical Product Owner at Capital One, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in product development and project management, having held various roles at companies such as GE Capital and FIS.
Work at Capital One
Currently, Karen Forstot serves as a Technical Product Owner at Capital One, a position she has held since 2018. In addition to this role, she has been working as a Master System Integrator since 2016. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of technical products that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Her tenure at Capital One reflects her extensive experience in product ownership and system integration.
Previous Experience at GE Capital
Karen Forstot worked at GE Capital from 2007 to 2011 as an ACBS Business Analyst and Project Manager. During her four years in this role, she operated remotely and contributed to various projects. After this position, she continued at GE Capital as a Senior Project Manager ACBS from 2011 to 2016, where she spent five years in the Greater San Diego Area, managing significant projects and initiatives.
Experience at FIS - Fidelity Information Services
Karen Forstot's career includes a role at FIS - Fidelity Information Services, where she worked as a Business Analyst from 2004 to 2005. Prior to this, she was involved in Client Support Services at the same company from 2001 to 2004. Her experience at FIS contributed to her understanding of client needs and product development.
Background in Banking at HypoVereinsbank
From 1996 to 2001, Karen Forstot held the position of Associate Director at HypoVereinsbank. Over the course of five years, she gained valuable insights into banking operations and management, which have informed her subsequent roles in product ownership and project management.
Education and Expertise
Karen Forstot earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Politics, and Mathematics from Lancaster University, where she studied from 1993 to 1996. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in product development, project management, and system integration.