Katie Roberts
About Katie Roberts
Katie Roberts serves as the Head of Engineering at NearForm, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership across various sectors, she has held significant roles at the BBC and Young & Rubicam Brands.
Current Role at NearForm
Katie Roberts serves as the Head of Engineering at NearForm, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees engineering operations and leads technical initiatives. Additionally, she has been functioning as the Technical Director since 2020, contributing to the strategic direction and technical leadership of the organization. Her work focuses on leveraging technology to meet audience needs and effectively manage key stakeholders.
Previous Experience at BBC
Katie Roberts has extensive experience at the BBC, where she worked in various capacities from 2012 to 2020. Initially, she served as a Software Engineer for Connected TVs, followed by roles as Software Engineering Team Lead and Software Engineering Manager. During her tenure, she led teams that enhanced search relevancy and user interaction for BBC content, contributing to the delivery of digital media to a wide audience.
Experience in Advertising and Interactive Development
Prior to her time at the BBC, Katie Roberts worked at Young & Rubicam Brands as a Tech Lead and at Wunderman as a Senior Interactive Developer. Her roles in these organizations spanned from 2007 to 2011, where she gained experience in the advertising sector and interactive development. This background has equipped her with a broad understanding of technology applications across various industries.
Educational Background
Katie Roberts studied at Dundee University, where she earned a BSc in Psychology from 1991 to 1994. She later attended Middlesex University, achieving an MA in Design for Interactive Media from 2003 to 2004. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in both technical and user-centered design principles.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
Katie Roberts has a strong background in managing multidisciplinary teams, focusing on delivering content to millions of users. Her leadership experience spans multiple sectors, including media, education, games, and advertising. She emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology to meet audience needs while effectively managing key stakeholders.