Matt Ott
About Matt Ott
Matt Ott serves as the SEO Growth Marketing Manager II at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in digital marketing, he focuses on organic marketing strategies and aspires to impact the tech sector positively.
Work at Credit Karma
Matt Ott has been employed at Credit Karma since 2020, progressing through several roles. He started as a Growth Marketing Associate II for one month before moving to the position of SEO Growth Marketing Associate II from 2020 to 2021. He then advanced to SEO Growth Marketing Manager from 2021 to 2022. Currently, he serves as SEO Growth Marketing Manager II, a position he has held since 2022. His work involves collaboration with various teams, including engineers, creatives, and product managers, to uphold website best practices.
Education and Expertise
Matt Ott holds a Master of Science in Business Management from Wake Forest University School of Business, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University, studying from 2012 to 2016. His educational background in psychology informs his growth mindset and problem-solving approach. Additionally, he has developed expertise in organic marketing strategies, particularly in SEO and social media platforms.
Background
Before joining Credit Karma, Matt Ott worked at ROI Revolution, Inc. as a Paid Search Marketing Analyst from 2017 to 2019. He then transitioned to Red Ventures as an Associate for 11 months in 2019. He also gained experience as a Graduate Business Consultant at Cigna for three months in 2016. Earlier in his career, he served as an Intramural Supervisor at Wake Forest University from 2013 to 2016.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matt Ott has taken on roles that align with product management and project management within the SEO space. He has successfully transitioned from a paid search marketer to a social media marketing expert and has gained exposure to Google search marketing. His holistic view of marketing strategy allows him to consider each channel as part of a larger marketing ecosystem.
Interests in Emerging Technologies
Matt Ott invests significant personal time in learning about blockchain technology and its applications in the financial sector. He aspires to make a positive impact in the emerging tech space by developing expertise in product management and blockchain, indicating a commitment to staying current with industry trends.