Matt Ott
About Matt Ott
Matt Ott is a Senior Product Manager at Credit Karma, where he leverages data and user insights to enhance product development and team collaboration. He has a diverse background in marketing and product management, with previous roles at Credit Karma, Cigna, and Red Ventures, and holds a Master's degree in Business Management from Wake Forest University.
Work at Credit Karma
Matt Ott has held multiple positions at Credit Karma since 2020. He began as an SEO Growth Marketing Associate II, where he worked for one year in Charlotte, North Carolina. Following this role, he transitioned to Product Manager from 2021 to 2023, also in Charlotte. In 2022, he took on the role of SEO Growth Marketing Manager II for one year. Currently, he serves as a Senior Product Manager, a position he has held since 2023 in a hybrid work environment. His responsibilities include utilizing data and user insights to enhance product requirements and align team efforts.
Education and Expertise
Matt Ott earned a Master of Science in Business Management from Wake Forest University School of Business, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in product management and marketing, particularly in data-driven decision-making and user experience enhancement.
Background
Before joining Credit Karma, Matt Ott worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He served as an Intramural Supervisor at Wake Forest University from 2013 to 2016. He briefly worked as a Graduate Business Consultant at Cigna in 2016 and held the position of Paid Search Marketing Analyst at ROI Revolution, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he was an Associate at Red Ventures from 2019 to 2020.
Achievements
In his current role as Senior Product Manager at Credit Karma, Matt Ott focuses on designing effective handoffs between AI and support agents to improve member interactions. He aims to empower agents with the necessary tools for better service. Furthermore, he aspires to create a web3-based solution aimed at facilitating monetary coordination for climate change initiatives, showcasing his commitment to leveraging technology for social impact.
Interests in Web3 and Blockchain
Matt Ott has a keen interest in the web3 and blockchain space. He explores the potential of tokenizing real-world assets through the use of smart contracts and off-chain oracle networks. His passion for developing websites and innovative solutions in this area reflects his forward-thinking approach to technology and its applications.