Polar Halim
About Polar Halim
Polar Halim is a Senior Product Manager currently working at Xendit in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has extensive experience in product management across various companies, including Moka and Gojek, and holds degrees in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering and Computer Software Engineering.
Work at Xendit
Currently, Polar Halim serves as a Senior Product Manager at Xendit, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked at Xendit as a Product Manager for Commerce from 2021 to 2022 and as a Product Manager for Third Party Integration from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Xendit has been marked by a focus on enhancing product offerings and driving integration solutions within the company's ecosystem.
Previous Experience at Moka
Polar Halim has a history of working at Moka, where he held multiple roles. He was a Product Manager for Open Platform from 2019 to 2020 and a Product Manager for Capital for six months in 2020. His experience at Moka contributed to his expertise in product management and platform development in the fintech sector.
Background in Engineering and Technology
Polar Halim has a strong educational background in engineering and technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from San Jose State University. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Science in General Engineering from Seattle Central College. This educational foundation supports his roles in product management and technical development.
Experience as Startup Mentor
Since 2020, Polar Halim has been involved with Startup Studio Indonesia as a Startup Mentor. In this role, he provides guidance and support to emerging startups, leveraging his extensive experience in product management and technology to assist in their development and growth.
Career in Product Management
Polar Halim has accumulated significant experience in product management across various companies. He worked at Gojek as a Product Manager for GoMerchants in 2020 and at Appthority, acquired by Symantec, as a Technical Product Manager from 2017 to 2018. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle management and market needs.