Erin Forman
About Erin Forman
Erin Forman is a Senior Data Engineer at Carta with extensive experience in data engineering and analytics across various sectors, including fintech and edtech. She possesses strong skills in AWS services, Python, SQL, and dbt, and has held multiple roles in organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Schoolzilla, and Square.
Work at Carta
Erin Forman has been employed at Carta as a Senior Data Engineer since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in data engineering to support the company's data initiatives. Her responsibilities include utilizing various AWS services and tools to manage and analyze data effectively.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current position at Carta, Erin Forman held several roles in various organizations. She worked at Lob as a Software Engineer, Data, from 2020 to 2022. Before that, she was a Product Engineer at Schoolzilla from 2016 to 2017 and a Data Analyst at the same company from 2015 to 2016. Erin also served as a Program Analyst at the University of California, San Francisco, from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Erin Forman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Thought and Analysis from Washington University in St. Louis, which she began studying in 2008. She also earned a Master of Arts in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, starting her studies in 2010. Her technical expertise includes proficiency in AWS services such as Redshift, S3, Lambda, Glue, and Athena, as well as strong skills in Python and SQL.
Background in Research and Analytics
Erin Forman has a diverse background in research and analytics. She worked as a Domestic Education Research Intern at Sesame Workshop in 2010 and later as a Freelance Researcher for the same organization. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at Columbia University and Emory University, focusing on projects related to metacognition, memory, and trauma.
Experience in Fintech and Edtech
Erin Forman has experience in both the fintech and edtech sectors. Her roles have involved product insights analytics and user research, contributing to her understanding of data-driven decision-making in these industries. This experience has equipped her with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and education.