Daniella Kisza
Daniella Kisza

Technical Proficiencies

Experience

Senior Product Manager, Podium Education

October 2020 - Present


Product Manager - Learner Support, Codecademy

August 2016 - October 2020

My role is at the junction of product development and people operations. I lead Codecademy’s learner support services, owning the people and product features that help millions of coders solve their most common programming questions, to our premium support tier designed to get learners to outcomes by driving product engagement and retention. Additionally, I've worked on the project teams responsible for bringing all three of Codecademy's revenue-generating products to market (Pro, Intensives, Go).

Associate Product Manager, Codecademy

June 2015 - July 2016

Works cross-org with C-level execs, product managers, software engineers, designers, marketing, and content developers to build, manage, and scale four of our B2C learner support services (e.g. code collaboration, assessments, professional guidance) that drive product and business KPIs, including revenue, engagement, and retention within Codecademy Pro.

Technical Programs Manager, General Assembly

June 2014 - May 2015

Managed General Assembly's New York City Front-End Web Development, User Experience Design, and Visual Design programs throughout all stages, from ideation, testing and development, through to production.

Programs Producer, General Assembly

August 2013 - June 2014

Technical Project Manager, FreshNeck

November 2012 - October 2013

Collaborated daily with CEO and remote web developers to design site banners, promotional graphics, and mailing inserts, in response to company branding strategy sessions. Accompanied in testing, analyzing, and delivering feedback on the web user experience during the launch of www.freshneck.com.

Product Marketing Manager, Onevest

May - November 2012

Responsible for developing and executing external growth strategies and marketing events. Directed the organization of the company's community of web users. Worked with clients to curate and edit crowdfunding campaigns. Utilized storytelling and design skills to construct infographics of crowdfunding data.

Marketing and Public Relations Associate, The TASC Group

January - May 2012

Participated in marketing strategy sessions for clients, including a national non-profit campaign. Produced media lists for targeted client outreach, including NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Marketing Associate, Seidenberg Creative Labs - Pace University

October 2011 - June 2012

Targeted and tailored client-specific strategies supported by primary and secondary research to increase brand recognition for several startup companies. Assisted in creating website templates and designs for two new businesses.

Education

Pace University, New York, NY

BBA in Marketing, Summa Cum Laude, 3.8 GPA, May 2013

General Assembly, New York, NY

Completed the following part-time courses, each ~60 hours: Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Product Management, User Experience Design

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Personal Projects & Interests

  • Woodwork
  • Mentoring, coding, snowboarding, coed soccer, hiking, biking, gardening, local exploration and traveling abroad.