Karina Chan
About Karina Chan
Karina Chan is a Senior Associate Product Manager at Capital One, with a diverse background in software engineering, project management, and entrepreneurship. She has experience working with various organizations, including True Ventures, The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, and Zymergen, and is passionate about innovation in the fashion industry and the creator economy.
Work at Capital One
Karina Chan currently serves as a Sr. Associate Product Manager at Capital One, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area in a hybrid work environment. Her responsibilities include managing product development and enhancing user experiences, leveraging her extensive background in technology and project management.
Previous Experience in Product Management and Consulting
Prior to her role at Capital One, Karina Chan gained significant experience in product management and consulting. She worked at Innovo Consulting as a Senior Consultant and Project Manager from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to various projects in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Additionally, she served as a Business Fellow at The Compass Fellowship, further developing her skills in business strategy and management.
Background in Software Engineering
Karina has a solid foundation in software engineering, having worked as a Software Engineer at Zymergen from 2020 to 2021 and as a Software Engineer Intern in 2019. Her experience also includes a role as a Strategic Program Management Intern at Mastercard in 2018 and a Business Intern at BORQS in 2017. These positions equipped her with technical skills and insights into the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Karina Chan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She also completed her high school education at Palo Alto High School from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background provides her with a strong technical foundation and analytical skills relevant to her current and past roles.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Online Engagement
In addition to her professional roles, Karina has demonstrated entrepreneurial skills by growing a profitable e-commerce business with a profit margin exceeding 35%. She actively engages with an online audience of over 22,000 followers, discussing trends in fashion, culture, and their intersections with technology and commerce. Her passion for innovation within the fashion industry and the creator economy is evident in her work and online presence.