Marissa Ponder
About Marissa Ponder
Marissa Ponder is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and data analysis, currently working at Campminder since 2018. She has a diverse background that includes roles in environmental science, GIS analysis, and chatbot design, with a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance product strategies.
Current Role at CampMinder
Marissa Ponder serves as a Senior Product Manager at CampMinder, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she leverages her expertise in product management to develop software solutions tailored for camps. Her responsibilities include utilizing Agile methodologies and Pragmatic Marketing principles to enhance product strategies and ensure alignment with user needs.
Previous Experience at Welltok, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Marissa worked at Welltok, Inc. in various capacities. She served as a Product Owner from 2016 to 2018, where she focused on product development and management. Earlier, she was an IBM Watson Data Scientist from 2014 to 2016, contributing to data-driven projects. Additionally, she held a position as a Technical Product Manager Mentee in 2015.
Educational Background
Marissa Ponder holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Duke University, earning a Master of Environmental Management with a focus on Ecosystem Science and Conservation from 2012 to 2014.
Skills and Expertise
Marissa possesses a diverse skill set that includes natural language processing, conversational analysis, and design, which are essential for developing advanced chatbot systems. She has experience in geospatial analysis, enhancing her capabilities in GIS analysis and conservation planning. Her background in technology and environmental science informs her approach to product management.
Career Development and Early Roles
Marissa's career began with roles that provided a foundation in administration and research. She worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant at 1st Western Home Loans from 2004 to 2010. She later served as a Research Assistant II & Project Manager at UC Berkeley from 2009 to 2012, and as a GIS Teaching Assistant at Duke University from 2013 to 2014, where she gained valuable experience in data analysis and project management.