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Bridging Innovation, Strategy, and Security

Leader in Product Innovation and Digital Transformation

Innovator at the Intersection of Technology and Creativity

About Catherine Karow

With over 15 years of experience driving impactful solutions in product management, cybersecurity, and creative design, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership. From spearheading the development of secure platforms for small businesses to delivering multimillion-dollar product launches, my focus is on creating solutions that are not only effective but transformative.

My roles have included:

Director of Operations & Product Management at Secure & Protech
Senior Product Manager for government and private sector clients
Founder of ApiaryX, a platform blending AI and cybersecurity education

Whether solving complex cybersecurity challenges or leading Agile teams, I thrive at the crossroads of creativity and technology.

ApiaryX – My Vision for Safer Digital Futures

Secure. Educate. Empower.

ApiaryX is my flagship project—a platform dedicated to making digital safety intuitive and engaging for families. With a focus on gamified learning and AI-driven insights, ApiaryX empowers users to tackle online threats with confidence.

Interactive Learning: Gamified lessons teach cybersecurity concepts in a fun, engaging way.
Real-Time Protection: AI-driven tools provide instant alerts and actionable insights.
Family-Centric Features: Designed for parents and kids, fostering safer online habits.

Driving Innovation Across Industries

VP of Product & Operations

Developed scalable solutions for small and medium businesses, focusing on cloud security.
Spearheaded marketing and operations strategies, ensuring alignment with client needs.

NCCER

Led cross-functional teams to deliver a mobile learning platform, reducing project timelines by 25%.

INFOTECH

Implemented Agile processes that improved software quality and reduced delivery time by 40%.

APPLE

Managed global campaigns, including the iPhone 14 Pro launch, delivering high-quality results on time.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IT

Enhanced Identity Access Management and helped streamline IT services, improving efficiency by 35%.

University of Florida needs more employees like Catherine Karow. She is an asset to any organization that hires her.

Scott Crowell

The Shield – Cybersecurity BLOG

Stay Ahead of the Curve

Through my blog, The Shield, I demystify the world of cybersecurity. From AI innovations to online safety tips, I provide actionable insights for individuals, families, and businesses.

Blending Technology and Design

As a creative at heart, I’ve designed immersive experiences for brands and events, including theater productions and large-scale corporate campaigns.

Event Design: Directed visual storytelling for the McLaren Formula One Miami events.
Immersive Productions: Created animated set designs, including The Yellow Wallpaper.

Explore My Creative Work

Let’s Collaborate

Bring My Expertise to Your Team

I am always seeking opportunities to bring my expertise in product management, cybersecurity, and creative design to innovative teams. Whether you’re looking for leadership in technology or someone to craft the next groundbreaking solution, let’s connect.