Sydney Bee
About Sydney Bee
Sydney Bee is a Principal and Group Product Manager specializing in AI/ML and Calibration at Karat, with a strong background in product management across various industries including insurance and eCommerce. With expertise in subscription pricing and packaging, Sydney has held significant roles at companies like Amazon, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Groupon.
Work at Karat
Sydney Bee currently serves as Principal / Group Product Manager - AI/ML & Calibration at Karat. In this role, Sydney focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into product management processes. This position has been held since 2023, marking a year of contributions to the company.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Karat, Sydney held several significant roles. From 2022 to 2023, Sydney worked at Amazon as Product Management Lead for Tech, Customer Behavior Analytics ML. Sydney also worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance as Director of Mobile Apps Portfolio from 2018 to 2021. Other notable positions include Group Product Manager at Groupon and Manager of SaaS Product Marketing & Strategy at FirstFuel Software.
Education and Expertise
Sydney holds a Double Degree in Economics and Business from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, Sydney completed an MBA exchange program at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) focusing on Marketing Strategy. Further education includes an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Marketing, Management, and Strategy.
Achievements
Sydney Bee has received recognition for contributions to the field, including an award at the 2014 Northeast CleanTech Open Start-Up competition. Sydney has also driven significant product strategies, such as a mobile-first approach that increased adoption by five times at a Fortune 100 enterprise. Sydney's work has impacted user experiences for millions, particularly in eCommerce.
Domain Expertise
Sydney possesses extensive experience in machine learning applications, including search ranking, personalization, and ad campaign attribution. Sydney has domain expertise in mobile applications for both B2C and B2B2C markets, specifically on iOS and Android platforms. Sydney has worked across various sectors, including personal banking, insurance, health and wellness, and clean tech.