Bálint érdi
About Bálint érdi
Bálint Érdi is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and development, having worked for notable companies such as Codility, Bitrise, and McKinsey Digital. He holds degrees in Applied Economics and Development Economics and has a strong interest in fintech, blockchain, and Industry 4.0.
Work at Codility
Bálint Érdi currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager at Codility, where he has been employed since 2022. His role involves overseeing product management processes in a fully remote work environment. Érdi has transitioned from a delivery-focused mindset to a product management approach, emphasizing discovery in product development. He has contributed to improving internal communications for large organizations through the implementation of digital products.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Codility, Érdi worked at several notable companies in various product management roles. He served as a Product Manager at Bitrise from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Development Pipeline Manager at Lensa for five months in 2019 and held the position of Product Owner at Lensa for three months in the same year. His experience also includes working as Head of Product Delivery at McKinsey Digital Budapest from 2016 to 2018, where he coordinated the work of multiple product owners and Scrum teams.
Education and Expertise
Érdi has a strong academic background in economics. He studied Applied Economics at Corvinus University of Budapest, where he earned both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Economic Analysis. He also studied Development Economics and International Development at Université de Namur, where he received an Erasmus Scholarship. His master's thesis focused on 'The rise of the digital bank,' specifically examining omni-channel integrations.
Background in Consulting and Analysis
Bálint Érdi has extensive experience in consulting and analysis. He worked at KPMG Hungary as a Business Analyst from 2013 to 2015, contributing to the KPMG International Tax Compliance Center. He also spent a year at McKinsey Digital Budapest as a Product Owner and Senior Associate from 2015 to 2016. His background includes collaboration with major management consulting firms on client-side projects, which has enhanced his understanding of product development and management.
Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional career, Érdi has diverse interests. He is a music fanatic and plays bass guitar. He is also a wannabe snooker player and enjoys motorsports. Additionally, he is a beer collector and has a strong interest in blockchain technology, fintech startups, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things. His experience as a JIRA admin highlights his expertise in Agile methodologies.