Kaitlyn Yong
About Kaitlyn Yong
Kaitlyn Yong is a Group Product Manager at Credit Karma, where she leads the strategy for the credit card marketplace and oversees the Karma Guarantee initiative. She has held various product management and engineering roles at notable companies including Credit Karma, LinkedIn, and Shopify, and has a background in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.
Work at Credit Karma
Kaitlyn Yong currently serves as Group Product Manager at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the strategy for the company's credit card marketplace, which is identified as the largest revenue-driving product for Credit Karma. Previously, she worked as a Senior Product Manager at Credit Karma from 2019 to 2022, contributing to various product initiatives and enhancements.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Kaitlyn Yong has extensive experience in product management across several prominent companies. She worked at LinkedIn as a Product Manager and [In]bassador from 2018 to 2019. Following that, she held positions at Clearco as a Senior Product Manager for 7 months in 2020, and at Yelp as a Product Manager in 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Product Manager at Viki, Inc. in Singapore for 11 months in 2017.
Technical Background and Early Career
Kaitlyn Yong began her career in technology as a Software Engineer. She worked at SWEB from 2013 to 2014 and at Wirkn in 2015. She also spent time at Shopify in 2016. Her technical expertise is complemented by her experience as a Campus Ambassador at Sequoia Capital and as a Student Consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she gained insights into strategic consulting and investment.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlyn Yong earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. Her education provided a solid foundation in software development and product management, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles across different companies.
Involvement in Hack the North
Kaitlyn Yong has been involved with Hack the North since 2015, initially serving as Co-Director until 2017. She currently serves as an Advisor, providing guidance and support to the organization. Her ongoing involvement reflects her commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech community.