Michael Hecker

Michael Hecker has a diverse work experience across various companies. Michael started their career in 2015 as a Consultant & Data Scientist at i-insight. Michael then joined Klarna in 2017, where they worked as a Product Manager for Decision Engines & Credit Issuing Gateway, responsible for fraud and credit risk decisions at a transactional level. Michael also served as a Transformation Lead, collaborating with the CTO and engineering leadership team to identify and address strategic pain points and implement improvements in the Engineering competence. Michael later joined Wayfair in 2019 as a Senior Product Manager. Currently, they are employed at Klarna as a Product Director, focusing on the Decision Banking Servicing domain to build tools and infrastructure for launching financial products.

Michael Hecker completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Government & International Politics from George Mason University, which they attended from 2008 to 2012. Michael then pursued a Master's degree in Economic Policy In Global Markets at Central European University, where they studied from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Michael has obtained several certifications from the American Red Cross, including Instructor CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Instructor Emergency Oxygen Administration, Instructor Lifeguard/First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.