Kathleen Allen

Kathleen Allen is an accomplished engineering leader with extensive experience in managing and developing high-performing teams across various sectors, including EdTech and insurtech. Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Prolific since August 2023, Kathleen has demonstrated strategic leadership by collaborating with cross-functional teams and building teams from the ground up while fostering a culture of high performance. Previous roles include Engineering & Delivery Manager at Learnerbly, where Kathleen prioritized people management and delivered key projects, and Engineering Manager at INSHUR, focused on team development and the adoption of Agile and DevOps practices. Additional experience spans across Covéa Insurance, BJSS, HSBC, and NHS Digital, where Kathleen has contributed to project delivery, team efficiency, and stakeholder engagement. Kathleen holds a BSc in ICT with Business from the University of Bradford and has participated in various speaker engagements and mentoring activities throughout a distinguished career.