Mary Kate Mc Allister
About Mary Kate Mc Allister
Mary Kate McAllister is a Director of Technical Program Management at RapidAPI, with over 15 years of experience in technical program and project management. She has held various roles at Twilio and Booz Allen Hamilton, specializing in engineering operations and agile transformation.
Work at RapidAPI
Mary Kate Mc Allister has been serving as the Director of Technical Program Management at RapidAPI since 2022. In this role, she oversees various technical programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams and enhancing operational efficiencies within the company.
Previous Experience at Twilio
Prior to her current position, Mary Kate Mc Allister held multiple roles at Twilio. She worked as Chief of Staff for the CTO/CPO/VP of Architecture for 9 months in 2021. She also served as Senior Manager for R&D Risk Management & Governance for 5 months in 2022. Her tenure at Twilio included roles as Senior Manager and Manager in Platform Operations, as well as Infrastructure Financial Operations Manager and Senior Cost Analyst, accumulating over 6 years of experience.
Education and Certifications
Mary Kate Mc Allister has a strong educational background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from St. Mary's College of Maryland from 2000 to 2004. She later pursued two Master's degrees: one in Business Analytics from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business from 2011 to 2012, and another in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she studied Project Management at the University of California, Berkeley, where she achieved PMP Certification from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Expertise
With over 15 years of experience, Mary Kate Mc Allister specializes in technical program management, engineering operations, agile transformation, and incident operations. Her career spans various sectors, including the US government and private and public sectors. She is passionate about solving complex business problems through effective cross-functional leadership.
Background at Booz Allen Hamilton
Before her time at Twilio, Mary Kate Mc Allister worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as an Associate - Senior Operations Research Analyst from 2009 to 2014. In this role, she contributed to various projects, leveraging her analytical skills to support operational improvements and strategic initiatives.