Sean Ferigan
About Sean Ferigan
Sean Ferigan is an Engineering Manager at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in leading tech teams and emphasizes customer focus and collaboration in his management approach.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Sean Ferigan has served as an Engineering Manager at Credit Karma since 2019. In this role, he focuses on leading tech teams and fostering an environment that promotes collaboration and openness. His leadership style emphasizes a strong customer focus, ensuring that the needs of users are prioritized in all engineering initiatives. Based in London, United Kingdom, he has contributed to the company's mission of providing accessible financial information and tools.
Previous Experience in Technology
Before joining Credit Karma, Sean Ferigan held various technical roles across multiple organizations. He worked as a Technical Support Engineer at Liberate Technologies from 2001 to 2003. He also served as a Web Integration Engineer at BBC Worldwide for a year. His career includes significant positions such as VP of European Technical Operations at Ticketmaster from 2003 to 2010 and Tech Leadership at iwoca from 2016 to 2018. These roles have equipped him with extensive experience in building and managing tech teams across different countries.
Educational Background
Sean Ferigan studied at Robert Napier Secondary School from 1979 to 1985. He furthered his education at North West Kent College of Technology for one year, from 1985 to 1986. This educational foundation has contributed to his technical expertise and management skills throughout his career in the technology sector.
Leadership and Team Development
Sean Ferigan has a strong focus on creating safe and trusting environments within tech teams. He emphasizes the importance of openness and collaboration, which helps team members achieve their goals and develop their personal capabilities. His leadership approach is designed to empower individuals and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Career Timeline
Sean Ferigan's career spans several notable positions in the technology industry. He worked at Pfizer as an Internet Consultant from 1997 to 2000, followed by a role as IT Director at CPI Books UK in 2010. He served as Interim Service Management Consultant at SABMiller from 2011 to 2016. His diverse experiences across various companies and roles have shaped his comprehensive understanding of technology management.