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Kat Orta

@katorta

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Strategic product leader with expertise in AI and XR technologies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth in AI and product management.

I am a strategic product leader with over a decade of experience in XR, Apple ecosystems, and enterprise platform strategy. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering innovative solutions and driving human-centered design. As the first Apple Vision Pro product manager at VMware, I collaborated closely with senior leadership, often stepping into an acting Director role where I mentored product managers and aligned global roadmaps across macOS, visionOS, and XR platforms.

One of my proudest achievements is the launch of Intelligent Hub Health, a proactive diagnostics and recovery agent for macOS and visionOS. This product not only reduced support tickets but also increased IT admin satisfaction, laying the groundwork for future LLM integration. My expertise extends to platform infrastructure, security, and large-scale device deployments, supported by AI and cloud certifications. I am passionate about building cross-functional alignment and translating complex requirements into scalable products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Director, Eco-Retreat Development

Current

Blue Cat Estates

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Founded and leads a 2-acre immersive eco-retreat, blending regenerative architecture and sustainable tourism, securing international financing and navigating local regulations. Successfully launched an Indiegogo campaign and partnered with a local property management firm for long-term operations.

Eco Tourism Regenerative Architecture Project Management Regulatory Compliance Fundraising Business Development Property Management

Group Product Manager – macOS, visionOS, watchOS, XR, and AI Infrastructure

Omnissa

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Conceived and launched Intelligent Hub Health, a self-healing AI agent for macOS and visionOS, significantly reducing support tickets and improving satisfaction. Led Apple Vision Pro integration, Platform SSO, and prototyped GenAI Copilots using various LLMs, while also acting as interim director for 10 global teams.

Product Management MacOS VisionOS SSO

Product Manager – TechPulse Platform & UEM Solutions Consultant

HP Inc.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Oversaw enterprise Workspace ONE deployments across multiple operating systems and was promoted to TechPulse PM, influencing telemetry architecture and endpoint provisioning. Built Smartsheet-driven workflows that achieved 100% SLA compliance and led regional infrastructure upgrades and training for global UEM support teams.

Product Management Workspace ONE UEM Endpoint Provisioning Telemetry SLA Management User Experience Research Smartsheet Infrastructure Training

IT Manager, Deskside Lead, VIP Support

Long View IT Systems

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Managed a 12-person team and launched a Genius Bar-style support model within enterprise HQ, providing white-glove executive AV and endpoint support. Directed global infrastructure setup, including an Equatorial Guinea deployment, and authored scalable SOPs, documentation, and onboarding systems.

IT Management Team Leadership VIP Support A V Support SOP Development Documentation Onboarding Enterprise IT

Enterprise IT and AV Support

Multiple Companies

Jan 2005 - Jan 2014 (9 years)

Provided enterprise IT and AV support across global Apple, Windows, and Linux environments for various companies. Demonstrated excellence in SLA compliance, onboarding design, and C-suite systems troubleshooting.

IT Support A V Support Windows Linux SLA Management Onboarding System Troubleshooting Enterprise IT Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera

Specialization, Machine Learning

Currently pursuing a Machine Learning Specialization through Coursera, deepening knowledge in AI and machine learning concepts. Also completed 'AI for Everyone' to gain a broad understanding of artificial intelligence.

Yale University

Certificate, Leadership

Completed the Yale Women’s Leadership Program, focusing on enhancing leadership skills and strategic thinking. This program provided insights into effective leadership in various professional contexts.

Duke University

Certificate, Product Management

Completed Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers at Duke University, gaining essential knowledge for integrating machine learning into product development. Also completed 'Product Management: An Introduction' from IBM, providing a comprehensive overview of product management principles.

Amazon Web Services & Microsoft

Certification, Cloud Computing

Obtained AWS Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certifications, demonstrating foundational knowledge in cloud computing. These certifications validate expertise in cloud services and infrastructure.

VMware, Jamf, ITIL, CompTIA

Certification, IT Management & Solutions

Achieved VMware VCP-DW and UEM Solutions Expert certifications, showcasing proficiency in VMware technologies and unified endpoint management. Also holds Jamf Certified Expert and ITIL v4 Foundations certifications, along with CompTIA A+.

Michigan State University

N/A, Veterinary Science

Studied Veterinary Science for three years before transitioning to a career in technology. Gained foundational knowledge in scientific principles and problem-solving.