Caitlin Estrada is a Product Manager Intern in the Risk, Fraud, and Compliance division at SAS. She joined the company in June 2025 and contributed to work on the Risk Cirrus Core Platform and the Risk Factor Manager Solution. Caitlin is currently pursuing degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration at UNC-Chapel Hill. Originally from New Orleans, LA, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business insight to her work. Caitlin has followed Grace Hopper’s legacy since her freshman year. Experiencing this event firsthand was both inspiring and a powerful reminder of how innovation, empathy, and sustainability intersect modern technology.
Technology advances fast, but meaningful innovation still comes down to one truth: systems work best when they’re built around people. In risk, fraud, and compliance (RFC), this means designing tools that understand intent, reduce friction for investigators, protect sensitive data, and adapt as fraud evolves. The Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)
