Katherine Forbes
About Katherine Forbes
Katherine Forbes is a Product Manager at Cyral, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in strategic communications and analytics, with a background in various industries including finance, agriculture, defense, and aerospace.
Work at Cyral
Katherine Forbes has served as a Product Manager at Cyral since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing product strategies that align with the company's objectives. Her position is based in Washington, District of Columbia. During her tenure, she has contributed to enhancing product offerings and improving user experience.
Previous Experience
Before joining Cyral, Katherine Forbes held various positions that contributed to her expertise. She worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2021, where she was involved in the Federal Systems Engineering practice. Prior to that, she served as Director of Marketing and Communications at Boone Group LLC from 2015 to 2017, specializing in strategic communications for defense and aerospace companies.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Forbes has a strong educational background in political science and national security studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in US National Security Studies from Christopher Newport University from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she studied at Georgetown University, completing the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems in 2010. She also holds a Certificate in Data Analytics from George Mason University, achieved from 2015 to 2017.
Industry Focus Areas
Katherine Forbes has developed expertise in several industry focus areas, including finance, agriculture, defense, and aerospace. Her work has involved strategic communications and systems engineering, particularly in large-scale analytics solutions. This diverse background allows her to approach product management with a comprehensive understanding of various sectors.
Early Career and Internships
Katherine Forbes began her career with several internships and entry-level positions that laid the groundwork for her professional development. She interned at the National Association of Manufacturers in 2010 and worked as a Junior Fellow at The Center For American Studies from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she gained consulting experience at FTI Consulting from 2013 to 2014 and worked as a Marketing Analytics Manager at IHS at George Mason University from 2014 to 2016.