Austin Smith
About Austin Smith
Austin Smith is a Lead Associate at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in compliance, marketing analysis, and partner operations, with previous roles at QuinStreet and Miami University.
Work at Credit Karma
Austin Smith has held multiple positions at Credit Karma since joining the company in 2017. He began as a Partner Operations Associate, where he worked for two years until 2019. He then advanced to the role of Partner Success Senior Associate, serving in this capacity until 2021. Currently, he is a Lead Associate at Credit Karma, a position he has held since 2021. His work at Credit Karma has been based in both San Francisco and Oakland, California.
Previous Experience at QuinStreet
Austin Smith worked at QuinStreet from 2015 to 2017 in various roles. He started as a Compliance Associate focusing on credit cards for two years. Following this role, he transitioned to a Marketing Analyst position, also in the credit card sector, for a brief period of five months in 2017. His experience at QuinStreet contributed to his expertise in compliance and marketing within the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Austin Smith completed his high school education at Oxford Area High School, earning a diploma from 2005 to 2009. He then attended Miami University, where he studied Zoology and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2009 to 2013. His academic background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of research methodologies.
Research Experience
Austin Smith served as a Research Assistant at Miami University from 2011 to 2013. This role involved supporting research initiatives and contributing to academic projects. His experience in this position helped develop his research and analytical skills, which he later applied in his professional roles.
Additional Work Experience
Before his tenure at QuinStreet, Austin Smith worked as a Lab Technician in Aquatic Toxicology at PACIFIC ECORISK, INC. from 2013 to 2014. This position lasted for seven months and involved conducting laboratory tests and analyses related to aquatic environments. His diverse work experience spans various roles, enhancing his skill set in both technical and operational areas.