Connor C.
About Connor C.
Connor C. is a Principal Product Manager at Kong Inc., where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in product management and cancer research, with previous roles at USC Keck School of Medicine and various tech companies.
Work at Kong
Connor C. currently serves as Principal Product Manager at Kong Inc., a role he has held since 2023. His tenure at Kong began earlier when he worked as Product Manager from 2020 to 2021 and later as Senior Product Manager from 2021 to 2023. Throughout his time at Kong, he has contributed to various product initiatives and strategies that align with the company's goals in the technology sector. His experience at Kong spans over three years, showcasing his growth and expertise in product management within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Connor C. completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management at the University of Southern California from 2009 to 2013. He also attended The Thacher School, where he completed his high school education from 2005 to 2009. In addition to his formal education, he pursued further training in Data Science at General Assembly in 2016. This combination of education and specialized training has equipped him with a strong foundation in both business and technical skills relevant to product management.
Background in Cancer Research
Before transitioning to product management, Connor C. worked as a Cancer Researcher at the USC Keck School of Medicine in the Department of Pathology from 2010 to 2013. During this three-year period, he engaged in research activities that contributed to the understanding of cancer biology. This experience in a scientific research environment provided him with analytical skills and a methodical approach that he later applied in his product management roles.
Previous Work Experience
Connor C. has a diverse background in product management across several organizations. Prior to his roles at Kong, he worked at Narvar as a Product Manager from 2016 to 2019 and at First Derm (iDoc24 Inc.) as Product Partnerships from 2014 to 2016. His experience spans various aspects of product development and management, allowing him to build a comprehensive skill set in the field.