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DETROIT, Oct. 7, 2024 ~ Rocket Companies, a fintech platform company based in Detroit, has announced the appointment of Papanii Okai as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product Engineering. Okai, who currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Venmo and has previously worked at PayPal, will assume his new role on October 7.
According to Shawn Malhotra, Chief Technology Officer of Rocket Companies, Okai's experience in driving impactful technology solutions through his work at Venmo and PayPal makes him a valuable addition to the team. With a background that ranges from hands-on engineering to CTO roles at both startups and large tech companies, Okai brings a wealth of technical expertise and a track record of building high-performing teams.
Okai joins Rocket Companies at a crucial time as the company is focused on modernizing the homeownership experience for its clients and partners. This includes harnessing AI technology to create a more personalized, efficient, and accurate process. The company has already developed its own loan origination system called Rocket Logic, which uses AI to extract data from client-submitted documents. Additionally, their tool Rocket Logic - Synopsis provides team members with searchable transcripts from calls, chats, and relevant documents.
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With these AI-powered tools in place, Rocket Companies is projected to save over 700,000 hours of time this year. Okai believes that homeownership is one of the most impactful events in someone's life and is excited about using technology to make this process easier and more accessible for people across the country.
In his previous role at Venmo, Okai spent nearly 11 years leading technology and engineering teams responsible for building products used by 90 million users. He also played a key role in driving strategic initiatives that solidified Venmo's position as a leader in peer-to-peer payments. At PayPal, he held various positions ranging from platform engineer to CTO for Branded Checkout and Vice President of Engineering for PayPal Giving. In these roles, he oversaw the engineers, developers, and product managers responsible for powering PayPal's payments platform used by millions of customers and merchants worldwide.
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In his new role at Rocket Companies, Okai will work closely with engineers, product managers, and design teams to further enhance the company's AI-powered products. His leadership will ensure that Rocket continues to deliver innovative and efficient solutions that prioritize the needs of their clients at every stage of the home buying process.
Okai is eager to use his expertise to bridge the gap between technology and human experience in order to make the path to homeownership a smoother and more accessible one for people from all backgrounds. He believes that homeownership brings security, stability, and the potential for generational wealth, making it a life-changing step for many individuals.
With Okai's appointment as EVP of Product Engineering, Rocket Companies is poised to continue its mission of revolutionizing the homeownership journey through cutting-edge technology.
According to Shawn Malhotra, Chief Technology Officer of Rocket Companies, Okai's experience in driving impactful technology solutions through his work at Venmo and PayPal makes him a valuable addition to the team. With a background that ranges from hands-on engineering to CTO roles at both startups and large tech companies, Okai brings a wealth of technical expertise and a track record of building high-performing teams.
Okai joins Rocket Companies at a crucial time as the company is focused on modernizing the homeownership experience for its clients and partners. This includes harnessing AI technology to create a more personalized, efficient, and accurate process. The company has already developed its own loan origination system called Rocket Logic, which uses AI to extract data from client-submitted documents. Additionally, their tool Rocket Logic - Synopsis provides team members with searchable transcripts from calls, chats, and relevant documents.
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With these AI-powered tools in place, Rocket Companies is projected to save over 700,000 hours of time this year. Okai believes that homeownership is one of the most impactful events in someone's life and is excited about using technology to make this process easier and more accessible for people across the country.
In his previous role at Venmo, Okai spent nearly 11 years leading technology and engineering teams responsible for building products used by 90 million users. He also played a key role in driving strategic initiatives that solidified Venmo's position as a leader in peer-to-peer payments. At PayPal, he held various positions ranging from platform engineer to CTO for Branded Checkout and Vice President of Engineering for PayPal Giving. In these roles, he oversaw the engineers, developers, and product managers responsible for powering PayPal's payments platform used by millions of customers and merchants worldwide.
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In his new role at Rocket Companies, Okai will work closely with engineers, product managers, and design teams to further enhance the company's AI-powered products. His leadership will ensure that Rocket continues to deliver innovative and efficient solutions that prioritize the needs of their clients at every stage of the home buying process.
Okai is eager to use his expertise to bridge the gap between technology and human experience in order to make the path to homeownership a smoother and more accessible one for people from all backgrounds. He believes that homeownership brings security, stability, and the potential for generational wealth, making it a life-changing step for many individuals.
With Okai's appointment as EVP of Product Engineering, Rocket Companies is poised to continue its mission of revolutionizing the homeownership journey through cutting-edge technology.
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