Sr. Lead Product Management and Development
FirstNet Program at AT&T
New York, New York
Catherine Watson has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunication industry. She has been responsible for the design, implementation and performance benchmarking of many complex voice and data network solutions. Within FirstNet she is responsible for security product marketing including ICAM. Ms. Watson brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience in strategic planning of IP networks, transmission systems, security, application development and mobility solutions.
Prior to joining the FirstNet team at AT&T Ms. Watson was responsible for providing consulting services to complex wireline and wireless solutions. She managed systems and processes of a Network Operations Center and planned, built out and optimized the local infrastructure and co-location facilities of a large telecommunication service provider. Earlier, she coordinated the expansion of new trans-Atlantic fiber system facilities from New York to London, while negotiating carrier alliances with several telecom providers. And she implemented network initiatives based on existing and anticipated network architecture.
She joined the FirstNet team in 2015 and played an integral role in the design and development of the FirstNet. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Technology Management (Columbia University); a post-baccalaureate in Business (Columbia University), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a telecommunications focus. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.
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