Lauren Bates
About Lauren Bates
Lauren Bates is a Staff Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and development. She has held various roles in companies such as Railtown, Koho, and Float, and has a background in applied mathematics and engineering.
Work at Float
Lauren Bates currently serves as Staff Product Manager at Float, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this position, she worked at Float as Senior Product Manager from 2022 to 2023. In her roles, she has contributed to the development and management of product strategies, focusing on user-centric design and data-driven decision-making.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Lauren Bates has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. She worked as a Product Manager at Koho from 2016 to 2017 and at ACL from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Product at Railtown from 2018 to 2022, where she played a key role in product development and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Bates earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics and Engineering - Mechanical from Queen's University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in data visualization, SQL, and mobile applications, which are essential for her work in product management.
Background in Project Management and Design
Lauren Bates has a strong foundation in project management and the design process, which enhances her leadership capabilities in product development. She has been involved in design thinking and user-focused design, critical skills for creating products that meet user needs and expectations.
Professional Roles and Contributions
Throughout her career, Lauren Bates has held various roles that demonstrate her versatility and commitment to product management. She has worked as a Web Producer at Direct Energy, a Senior Business Analyst at Fuse Powered, and an Instructor in Data Analytics at BrainStation. Her diverse experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of product development and analytics.