Merissa Silk
About Merissa Silk
Merissa Silk is a Senior Staff Product Manager at Onfido, with extensive experience in product management across various international locations. She has held leadership roles in multiple companies, focusing on customer-centric methodologies and supporting women in tech.
Work at Onfido
Merissa Silk has been serving as a Senior Staff Product Manager at Onfido since 2021. In this role, she focuses on product management strategies and leads initiatives related to identity verification and SDK integration. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with customer-centric methodologies. Silk has co-authored an article on integrating Webviews into the Onfido Web SDK, showcasing her expertise in product development and technical integration.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current position, Silk held several significant roles in product management across various organizations. She worked at fundingport as Head of Product and later as Chief Product & Technology Officer. Her experience also includes positions at finleap as Venture Product Lead, Commonwealth Bank as Senior Product Owner, and Atlassian as Senior Product Manager. Throughout these roles, she emphasized agile and scrum methodologies, leading remote teams effectively.
Education and Expertise
Merissa Silk holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women's & Gender Studies from Amherst College and a Master of Science in Gender, International Development, and Globalization from The London School of Economics and Political Science. She is certified as a Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). Silk specializes in customer-centric methodologies, applying her academic background to enhance product development processes.
Support for Women in Tech
Silk actively supports female founders and women in technology through career development initiatives and coaching. Her commitment to empowering women in the tech sector reflects her dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the industry. This involvement complements her extensive experience in product management and leadership roles.
International Work Experience
Merissa Silk has lived and worked in various international locations, including Sydney, New York, Monterrey, and Berlin. This diverse background has enriched her perspective and approach to product management. Her global experience allows her to adapt to different market needs and collaborate effectively with teams across different cultures.