Hi, I'm Emily.

I'm an elite product manager specializing in cybersecurity products.

About me

I'm Emily Patterson. A product management leader who thrives at the intersection of cybersecurity innovation and rapid business growth. With deep expertise in cybersecurity market dynamics, I transform complex security challenges into winning product strategies through razor-sharp feature prioritization and visionary roadmapping.My superpower? Bridging worlds. I speak fluent "business leader" and "technologist" with equal confidence, while keeping sales teams energized and equipped for success. Whether crafting intuitive UI experiences or architecting robust API ecosystems, I navigate the intricate landscape of regulated industries with precision and agility.I'm the leader you call when the stakes are high: launching game-changing products that redefine markets, igniting new initiatives that drive exponential growth, or breathing life into product organizations—whether building from the ground up or orchestrating a complete renaissance.Bottom line: I turn cybersecurity complexity into competitive advantage, and ambitious visions into market-winning realities.

Passion Project

I founded the In the Lab program in 2022 with the mission to pull more people from underrepresented backgrounds into product management. I've trained over 200 product managers, who are now employed at places like Capital One and NBC Universal.

Interested in working with me?

I'm available for strategic product consulting and hands-on product management engagements that drive real impact.Perfect fit if you're a:
- Founder ready to unlock your product's full market potential
- CEO seeking clarity on product strategy and execution
- Investor wanting expert due diligence on cybersecurity opportunities
- Product leader needing a seasoned advisor to navigate complex challengesWhat you get: A fresh perspective that cuts through the noise, identifies hidden opportunities, and transforms product gaps into competitive advantages. I bring the strategic vision to see what's possible and the tactical expertise to make it happen.Ready to turn your cybersecurity product into a market leader? Let's connect and explore how we can accelerate your success together.

Selections of My Work

Kenna Security

I was the first product manager for a Series C cybersecurity startup in growth phase with ~200 employees (acquired by Cisco in 2021). Kenna was a B2B SaaS vulnerability management product for IT security teams built on proprietary algorithms (ML/AI).As part of my work, I established product practices, worked with sales leadership, PM'ed for 3 engineering teams, and helped on-board a second product manager.During my time at Kenna, I took the MVP of the Application Risk Module and redesigned and rebuilt it, rebranding to Kenna AppSec. Kenna AppSec was the first Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) tool on the market.

Finite State

Finite State is a leading Software Supply Chain Security company that specializes in connected device security, specifically binary analysis SCA and SAST, Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) generation and management.I led a small team of designers and product managers and worked with 3 engineering teams. I was responsible for managing the overall company roadmap, as well as pricing and packaging and feature definition and design. I led the replatforming of the application to a new tech stack and helped the marketing team in the Go to Market launch.