Dawn Winston
About Dawn Winston
Dawn Winston is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in cloud services and a strong background in FinTech, Data Governance, and Cybersecurity. She has held various roles in product management and technical analysis across multiple companies, including Skytap and Jack Henry & Associates.
Current Role at Skytap
Dawn Winston serves as a Senior Product Manager at Skytap since 2023. In this role, she collaborates with global enterprises to facilitate their transition to the cloud. Her work focuses on managing cloud services that support AIX, IBM i, and Linux on IBM Power, as well as x86 workloads. She has contributed to pioneering the integration of IBM Power Systems into cloud environments.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current position, Dawn held various roles in product management. She worked at York Solutions, LLC as a Senior Technical Product Manager for Optum Insights at United Health Group from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she served as a Senior Product Manager at Diebold Nixdorf from 2017 to 2019 and as a Product Management Director at Precisely | Trust in Data from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Winston earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Indiana University Northwest, completing her studies in 2023. She also pursued a Certificate in Archaeology of Ancient Britain from the University of Cambridge from 2020 to 2023. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in FinTech, Banking, Data Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Cybersecurity, spanning 17 years.
Career Development in Technology
Dawn's career in technology began at Jack Henry & Associates, where she worked in various capacities from 2005 to 2017, including roles as an Application Support Analyst and Technical Product Management Manager. She also gained experience as a Technical Business Analyst/Product Owner from 2012 to 2014. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of product management and technical analysis.
Role in Cybersecurity and Compliance
Dawn has a strong focus on Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance throughout her career. She briefly worked as a Product Marketing Manager at CyberArk in 2022, where she contributed to initiatives in these critical areas. Her background in these fields enhances her capabilities in managing products that require stringent data governance and compliance measures.