Lief Andre
About Lief Andre
Lief Andre is a Staff Technical Program Manager at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2018. He holds degrees in Systems Engineering and Computer Science, and has experience in various roles across multiple organizations, focusing on optimizing value creation and delivery.
Work at Credit Karma
Lief Andre has been serving as a Staff Technical Program Manager at Credit Karma since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance the company's technical operations. He collaborates closely with leadership across engineering, operations, and product organizations to optimize processes for value creation and delivery. His work focuses on improving engineering culture and driving the vision for enterprise systems and internal applications.
Education and Expertise
Lief Andre studied at the United States Naval Academy from 2005 to 2007, focusing on Systems Engineering. He later attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School, studying there from 2016 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in technical program management and sustainable business practices.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Credit Karma, Lief Andre held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an MBA Business Consultant at Presidio Graduate School from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a Program Manager at ConnectSolutions from 2012 to 2013 and served as Director of Client Services at Zignal Labs from 2013 to 2014. He also worked as a Consultant at Citrix from 2009 to 2010. These roles provided him with diverse experiences in program management and client services.
Professional Contributions
Lief Andre has played a significant role in shaping strategies and visions for various technical initiatives. He has been instrumental in developing enterprise systems, internal applications, platforms, infrastructure, security, and data solutions to address business challenges at scale. His focus on continuous improvement in engineering culture reflects his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration across functions.