Katie Larson
About Katie Larson
Katie Larson serves as the Info Sec Lead for North America at ThoughtWorks, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in art history and technology, she has developed applications to address real-world needs and actively engages with the community through various platforms.
Current Role as Info Sec Lead at ThoughtWorks
Katie Larson currently serves as the InfoSec Lead for North America at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing information security initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her experience in technology and security enables her to address complex challenges in the field.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Before her current position, Katie worked as a Developer Consultant at ThoughtWorks from 2019 to 2021 in Chicago, IL. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects, utilizing her technical skills to develop applications using a range of technologies, including Ruby on Rails and React-Redux.
Educational Background in Art History and Technology
Katie Larson studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. All But Dissertation) in Art History from 2009 to 2016. She also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art History from the same institution. Additionally, she studied Web Development at Flatiron School, achieving a Full Stack Web Developer certification from 2017 to 2018.
Diverse Work Experience
Katie has a varied professional background that includes roles in web development, education, and the arts. She worked as an Apprentice Web Developer at The Difference Engine for two months in 2019 and served as an Instructor of Record at Indiana University Bloomington from 2010 to 2013. Her experience also includes positions in the wine industry and as a social media intern.
Community Engagement and Projects
Katie Larson actively engages with the tech community through her YouTube channel, GitHub, and Twitter. She developed a Potluck Planner app that facilitates social gatherings by allowing users to share and track dish contributions. Her passion for using technology to address real-world needs is evident in her projects aimed at reducing food waste.