Nate Polland
About Nate Polland
Nate Polland is a Senior Product Manager at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in financial management and analytics, with previous roles at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and various positions at Credit Karma.
Work at Credit Karma
Nate Polland has held multiple roles at Credit Karma, beginning as an Operations Associate in the Data Partnerships team from 2018 to 2019. He then progressed to Operations & Analytics Manager from 2020 to 2021, followed by a position as Product Manager from 2021 to 2022. Currently, he serves as a Senior Product Manager, a role he has occupied since 2022. His tenure at Credit Karma has spanned various functions, contributing to the company's data partnerships and product management efforts.
Previous Experience at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Nate Polland worked at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in two capacities. He began as a Financial Management Scholar from 2013 to 2014, where he gained foundational experience in financial management. Following this role, he served as a Financial Institution Specialist from 2014 to 2015. His time at the FDIC provided him with insights into financial regulations and institutional oversight.
Education and Expertise
Nate Polland earned a Bachelor's degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His educational background has equipped him with a strong understanding of economic principles and their application in the financial sector, which supports his roles in product management and financial analysis.
Career Progression in Operations and Analytics
Before joining Credit Karma, Nate Polland worked at Rentlytics as an Operations Associate from 2017 to 2018. His experience in operations and analytics has been pivotal in his subsequent roles at Credit Karma, where he focused on data partnerships and product management. His career trajectory reflects a consistent emphasis on operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.