Kate Bartley
About Kate Bartley
Kate Bartley is a Senior Product Development Manager at Pela, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in product development and engineering, with previous roles at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Frucor Suntory, and holds degrees in Economics and Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland.
Current Role at Pela
Kate Bartley serves as the Senior Product Development Manager at Pela, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development initiatives and leading teams in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her experience in product development allows her to contribute effectively to the company's mission of creating sustainable products.
Previous Experience at Pela
Before her current role, Kate Bartley worked at Pela as a Product Development Manager from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on developing innovative products that align with the company's sustainability goals. Her contributions during this period helped to enhance the product line and improve development processes.
Experience at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Kate Bartley has significant experience in the healthcare sector, having worked at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. She served as an Assistant Product Development Engineer from 2013 to 2015 and later as a Product Development Engineer from 2016 to 2017. Her roles involved collaborating on product design and development, contributing to advancements in healthcare technology in Auckland, New Zealand.
Educational Background
Kate Bartley studied at The University of Auckland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and European Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering. Her studies spanned from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at UC Irvine, focusing on Economics, which further enriched her academic experience.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of her career, Kate Bartley worked as a Student Engineer at Frucor Suntory for four months in 2012. This role provided her with foundational experience in engineering and product development, setting the stage for her subsequent positions in the industry.