Testimonials
Prashant Nadarajan
Principal Consultant
Kathy is one of the most impressive product managers I've worked with — she brings a rare combination of product strategy and UX/design expertise, and she's a truly exceptional collaborator.
Cathy Jin McDonald
Product Designer
During the four years we worked closely together, Kathy was instrumental in driving successful product outcomes. She's one of the most thoughtful and strategic Product Managers I've collaborated with, and easily one of the best mentors I've had in my career. She consistently brought clarity, focus, and strategy to everything she touched. Whether we were navigating complex product decisions or creating alignment across teams, Kathy had a way of making the process feel seamless.
Kathy's a rare mix of thoughtful and decisive, able to zoom into details without ever losing sight of the bigger picture. What I appreciate most was her ability to lead with empathy for users and teammates. She creates an environment where people feel heard, where good ideas rise, and where momentum actually builds.
Kathy is definitely someone you want in the room when decisions need to be made. She's sharp, collaborative, and the best product manager I've ever had the privilege of working with. Any team would be so lucky to have her.
Hipólito Morales
Full Stack Developer
I had the pleasure of working with Kathy Bateman at Edlio for over five years, and I can confidently say she is a top-tier Senior Product Manager who consistently exceeds expectations.
Kathy’s ability to lead projects from conception to completion is nothing short of impressive. She excels at coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring that everyone is aligned with our common goals and providing appropriate explanations that clarify each task. Her strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail have been instrumental in driving our projects to success, particularly during critical moments.
Kathy's exceptional communication skills make her an effective liaison between stakeholders and team members, keeping everyone informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. She proactively identifies and prioritizes potential risks, offering innovative solutions to ensure projects remain on track.
Kathy's impact goes beyond just her technical skills; her genuine care for her team sets her apart. She fosters a collaborative atmosphere where everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute their unique strengths. Her ability to connect with individuals on a personal level not only enhances team dynamics but also drives exceptional results.
I am confident that Kathy will bring this same dedication and passion to any organization she joins.
John Toman
VP of Information Technology
I had the pleasure of working with Kathy for several years and consistently found her to be the consummate professional. She’s an absolute expert in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio of successful projects that demonstrate her skills and impact.
Beyond design, Kathy was an invaluable asset to our Product Management efforts. She collaborated closely with end users and key stakeholders, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget. Her ability to balance feature enhancements with development time and cost constraints was impressive — a skill that earned her consistent praise from both our team and our customers.
Any team would be lucky to have Kathy. She’s not only talented but also a thoughtful, results-driven contributor who elevates every project she’s part of.
Ali Lezama Arriaga
iOS App Developer
I worked with Kathy for over 5 years and during all this time she was one of the best teammates I've ever met.
She is always happy to lend a hand or to answer questions about any issue you may have. She always has the end user in mind when creating or updating intuitive user-centered products or designs. She has great skills for leading a team and moving it forward to achieve complex and full products. It is very easy to communicate and work with her, because she is very cooperative and friendly. All her designs were very clear and specific, also explained with example images and, even better, with very detailed mockups.
I highly recommend her. I know wherever she goes she's going to be a great part of a team, and help it grow.
Selin Atagul
Sr Director of Product Management
Kathy is devoted to user experience design. She is a hard productive worker, and exceptionally good at rethinking interfaces to serve them better.
She has a solid understanding of information architecture & visual design. She has great organization and communication skills. She always maintains a fantastic outlook on every project. These qualities together are especially impressive considering the complexity of the UX platform at Edlio. The challenges I have given to Kathy always start off being very complex with the obvious requirement of making the feature easy-to-use for every level of end-user—and Kathy never fell short with expectations.
She is a rarity in the discipline of design. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.