Kate Bleakman
About Kate Bleakman
Kate Bleakman is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in forensic technology and eDiscovery. She has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in data analysis and management within the KPMG network across multiple countries.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kate Bleakman has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leveraging analytics to enhance extensive review processes. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within KPMG Australia, including Senior Consultant and Manager, where she contributed to significant projects in forensic technology.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Kate Bleakman worked at KPMG UK from 2014 to 2018. Initially, she served as a Data Analyst in Forensic Technology for two years, where she managed and delivered document review workflows and data remediation during mergers and acquisitions. She later advanced to the role of Assistant Manager in Forensic Technology, continuing her focus on data analysis and forensic investigations.
Education and Expertise
Kate Bleakman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, where she studied Marketing, Operations Management, International Business, and Spanish from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she studied Business at the University of Seville in 2012 and at ESADE Law & Business School in 2011. She is qualified in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and has expertise in forensic tools such as Relativity, Nuix, EnCase, FTK Imager, and Brainspace.
Corporate English Language Consultant Experience
Before her tenure at KPMG, Kate Bleakman worked as a Corporate English Language Consultant at Training Express from 2013 to 2014 in the Madrid Area, Spain. In this role, she focused on enhancing the English language skills of corporate clients, contributing to their professional development.
Passion for Training and Presenting
Kate Bleakman enjoys presenting on eDiscovery topics to both internal and external audiences. She is passionate about training team members to develop their skills in forensic technology, reflecting her commitment to knowledge sharing and professional growth within her field.