Top Talent like Andy are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Andy Friedl

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Seasoned Product Manager | Software Engineer
A seasoned product manager with over a decade of experience in software engineering, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative services and exceeding customer expectations. At Rakuten Rewards, I led product development for four years, leveraging my extensive background in software engineering and design to deliver complex products on time and within budget. Prior to this role, I served as a software engineer at Rakuten Rewards, where I specialized in creating parsing and automation scripts using Python, JavaScript, and CSS3. I began my career as a software engineering assistant at FatWallet, Inc., developing web-scraping applications. I hold educational credentials from Rock Valley College and Hononegah High School.

Work History

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Product Manager

Rakuten RewardsJan 2020 - Dec 2023 • 4 yrsResults-driven product manager with 4 years of experience building innovative services and exceeding customer expectations. Leverage extensive background in software engineering and design to deliver complex products on time and within budget. Collaborative and insightful communicator, adept at navigating teams, solving problems, and effectively communicating project value and progress to key stakeholders. Passionate about driving value and measurable results while aligning with organizational culture and objectives.
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Software Engineer

Rakuten RewardsApr 2012 - Jan 2020 • 7 yrs 10 mosUsing python, javascript and css3 to create parsing and automation scripts of online retailers. Issue tracking using JIRA and use of remote repositories. Assure team members were on track to meet defined goals. Point of contact for remote offices. Responsible for work flow and issue tracking for the 2nd shift team.
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Software Engineering Assistant

FatWallet, Inc.May 2012 - Dec 2012 • 8 mosWorking within a team environment to develop a web-scraping application that employs html, css3, and javascript. Created and maintained automated tests using regular expressions and worked closely with a team of developers.

Education

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Rock Valley College

1990 - 1991
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Hononegah High School

1982 - 1985

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Seasoned Product Manager | Software Engineer
A seasoned product manager with over a decade of experience in software engineering, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative services and exceeding customer expectations. At Rakuten Rewards, I led product development for four years, leveraging my extensive background in software engineering and design to deliver complex products on time and within budget. Prior to this role, I served as a software engineer at Rakuten Rewards, where I specialized in creating parsing and automation scripts using Python, JavaScript, and CSS3. I began my career as a software engineering assistant at FatWallet, Inc., developing web-scraping applications. I hold educational credentials from Rock Valley College and Hononegah High School.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Andy are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Andy Friedl

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

R

Product Manager

Rakuten RewardsJan 2020 - Dec 2023 • 4 yrsResults-driven product manager with 4 years of experience building innovative services and exceeding customer expectations. Leverage extensive background in software engineering and design to deliver complex products on time and within budget. Collaborative and insightful communicator, adept at navigating teams, solving problems, and effectively communicating project value and progress to key stakeholders. Passionate about driving value and measurable results while aligning with organizational culture and objectives.
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Software Engineer

Rakuten RewardsApr 2012 - Jan 2020 • 7 yrs 10 mosUsing python, javascript and css3 to create parsing and automation scripts of online retailers. Issue tracking using JIRA and use of remote repositories. Assure team members were on track to meet defined goals. Point of contact for remote offices. Responsible for work flow and issue tracking for the 2nd shift team.
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Software Engineering Assistant

FatWallet, Inc.May 2012 - Dec 2012 • 8 mosWorking within a team environment to develop a web-scraping application that employs html, css3, and javascript. Created and maintained automated tests using regular expressions and worked closely with a team of developers.

Education

R

Rock Valley College

1990 - 1991
H

Hononegah High School

1982 - 1985

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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