Suzanne Pulliam
About Suzanne Pulliam
Suzanne Pulliam is a Senior Director of Product Management at Oportun, specializing in fintech with a focus on loan origination, servicing, and payments. She transitioned from financial services to product management, where she emphasizes creativity and innovation in developing impactful products.
Work at Oportun
Suzanne Pulliam has been with Oportun since 2016, initially serving as Director, Technical Product Manager. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Senior Director of Product Management. In her current position, she leads product management efforts, focusing on fintech solutions, particularly in loan origination, loan servicing, and payments. Pulliam collaborates with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to create coordinated product roadmaps that align with the company's strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Suzanne Pulliam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of California, Berkeley. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in product management and financial services. She specializes in fintech, leveraging her knowledge to develop innovative products that enhance user experiences. Pulliam is skilled in Agile delivery and wireframing, which she utilizes to streamline product development processes.
Background
Before her tenure at Oportun, Suzanne Pulliam held various positions in financial services. She worked at Patelco Credit Union from 1992 to 1997 in multiple roles. She then served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Commonwealth Central Credit Union from 2002 to 2007. Following that, she was a Senior Product Manager at Fiserv from 2007 to 2016. Additionally, she was the Consumer Lending Business Unit Manager at Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union from 1999 to 2002.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Suzanne Pulliam has focused on creating products that significantly impact users' and customers' lives. Her leadership in product management at Oportun has contributed to the development of innovative fintech solutions. Pulliam's ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams has been instrumental in developing effective product strategies that align with business objectives.