Maika Polamalu
About Maika Polamalu
Maika Polamalu is a Product Specialist for OEM/Fleet at Electrify America, with a background in product management and market analysis. Previously, she worked at Travelers and served as a Financial Management Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
Work at Electrify America
Maika Polamalu serves as a Product Specialist for OEM/Fleet at Electrify America since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing products tailored for original equipment manufacturers and fleet customers. Her responsibilities include analyzing market trends and customer needs to ensure that Electrify America's offerings align with industry demands. She operates from Hunt Valley, MD, contributing to the company's mission of promoting electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure development.
Previous Experience at Travelers
Prior to joining Electrify America, Maika Polamalu worked at Travelers as a Market Analyst in Product Management from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she managed the transfer and pricing of $3 million in commercial insurance policies. She collaborated with sales and underwriting teams to deliver profitable insurance products that were well-received in the marketplace. Her analytical skills were essential in formulating strategies that addressed competitor behavior and marketplace dynamics.
Background in the United States Marine Corps
Maika Polamalu served as a Financial Management Officer in the United States Marine Corps from 2016 to 2020. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations and management, ensuring fiscal responsibility within her unit. Her experience in the military provided her with a strong foundation in leadership and strategic planning, which she has applied in her subsequent roles in the private sector.
Education and Expertise
Maika Polamalu earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her education equipped her with a solid understanding of economic principles and analytical techniques. This academic background has been instrumental in her professional roles, particularly in product management and market analysis, where she applies economic theories to real-world business challenges.
Achievements in Product Management
During her time at Travelers, Maika Polamalu led the analysis and implementation of a new product launch in Tennessee. She developed baseline pricing, market segmentation, and target goals, collaborating closely with Finance and Actuarial teams. Additionally, she post-monitored the product's launch across three states, assessing its profitability and competitiveness. Her initiative in product improvement across the region resulted in a country-wide initiative based on pricing adjustments informed by past profitability.