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Successfully launched web onboarding and worked on marketing and product strategy for Point Card Atlas."},{"name":"Coinbase","position":"Frontend Engineer on Growth","location":"New York, New York, United States","url":"https://coinbase.com","startDate":"2020-12-01","endDate":"2021-07-01","summary":"Oversaw and led Coinbase Learn frontend features, working with designers, content creators, and illustrators to develop educational content for customer learning and acquisition. Directly enhanced the platform's capability for the Coinbase IPO."},{"name":"Insured - Be SURE About Your Insurance","position":"Product Manager","location":"New York, New York, United States","startDate":"2019-07-01","endDate":"2020-12-01","summary":"Insurance startup focused on managing, policies with a celebrated \"policy at a glance\" feature. 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