Ray Sardo
About Ray Sardo
Ray Sardo serves as the Chief Privacy Officer and Senior Director at Credit Karma, where he focuses on AI governance, blockchain, and fintech. With a background in litigation and compliance, he has held various legal roles at notable firms and companies, including Greenberg Traurig LLP and Pandora Media, Inc.
Work at Credit Karma
Ray Sardo currently serves as Chief Privacy Officer and Senior Director at Credit Karma, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this position, he worked at Credit Karma in various capacities, including Managing Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer from 2020 to 2022, as well as Senior Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer from 2018 to 2020. His experience at Credit Karma focuses on legal compliance and data protection, contributing to the company's commitment to user privacy.
Education and Expertise
Ray Sardo earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Mathematics from Loyola Marymount University. His educational background supports his expertise in legal and compliance matters, particularly in the areas of privacy law and data protection.
Background
Ray Sardo has a diverse professional background in legal roles across various organizations. He began his career at Greenberg Traurig LLP as an Associate in Litigation and Government Affairs from 2006 to 2011. He then transitioned to Cooley LLP, where he worked as an Associate focusing on Litigation and Cyber/Data/Privacy from 2011 to 2015. Following that, he served as Lead Counsel for Product and Privacy at Pandora Media, Inc. from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Ray Sardo has a proven track record of bringing groundbreaking products to market, demonstrating his effectiveness as a leader in legal and compliance roles. His pragmatic and results-oriented approach has been instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes, particularly in the fields of AI governance, blockchain, and fintech.