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My name is Dan Wygoda (pronounced why-go-duh). I'm a Senior Product & Marketing Technologist focused on building smart, scalable systems that make marketing more personal, automated, and accountable. I specialize in leading cross-functional teams, developing data-driven tools, and designing integrated workflows that empower both brands and agencies to do more with less. I thrive at the intersection of art and technology in the martech and adtech space.

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Current Work

Senior Product Manager, DriveAuto
At DriveAuto, I lead the strategic development of customer experience and marketing technology solutions for the automotive industry, building products that personalize communication at scale.

📬 DriveMail Launch

A personalized email platform designed to improve engagement and retention through smarter data-driven content delivery.

📊 KPI Intelligence System

Built a multi-platform reporting engine with Slack-based alerts and automated workflow integrations for real-time performance tracking.

🤖 AI Ad Tools

Designed AI-powered tools for auto-generating ad scripts and optimizing budgets based on audience signals and performance history.

Career Timeline

Senior Product Manager

2023 – Present

Drive Auto – Spearheaded DriveMail product vision and rollout, impacting 300+ dealership clients.

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  • Spearheaded launch of DriveMail Personalized, driving 40%+ engagement lift.
  • Built real-time KPI alerts via Google Ads Scripts and Slack for proactive optimization.
  • Integrated TikTok & Pinterest APIs, expanding omnichannel reach.
  • Partnered cross-functionally to enhance UX and self-service tools.
  • Introduced AI-driven content tooling with OpenAI API.

Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing

2022

Led a team managing $3M+ monthly ad spend, scaling platform capabilities.

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  • Managed SEM, Meta, Display, Email, & CTV campaigns across 400+ campaigns.
  • Launched automated pacing workflows and Slack alerts.
  • Implemented hybrid attribution (GA4 + CRM) for clear ROI reporting.
  • Streamlined feed-based templates and dynamic creative workflows.

360iA & Drive Auto Merge

2022

Combined client portfolios and unified platform strategies.

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  • Consolidated reporting and billing for 100+ clients.
  • Led media migration into DriveAuto’s platform with zero disruption.
  • Maintained client retention through change management.

Digital Media Manager

2021

Oversaw multi-channel media campaigns across 200+ rooftops.

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  • Launched RSAs for automotive clients, improving match rates.
  • Developed DMS-based audience strategies for lead quality.

Digital Marketing Specialist

2020

360iA – Focused on SEM, paid social, and performance marketing strategies for clients.

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  • Built and optimized Google Search, Facebook, and YouTube campaigns for dealer groups across the Southeast
  • Conducted business reviews with clients, translating performance data into actionable insights
  • Performed keyword research, negative match audits, and A/B testing to improve campaign efficiency
  • Supported the onboarding of new clients and helped document internal best practices for SEM execution

Platforms: Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, GA4, Google Tag Manager, Slack

Marketing Manager

2017

Chad’s Pawn Shops – Promoted to lead marketing strategy and execution across all locations.

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  • Developed and executed seasonal campaigns across Facebook, Google, email, and in-store promotions
  • Implemented localized ad strategies to support individual store sales goals and inventory turnover
  • Created digital product listings and tracked performance using basic reporting tools and manual tagging
  • Mentored store staff on social media best practices and brand consistency

Focus Areas: Local advertising, retail promotions, digital listings, Facebook Ads, Google Business

Marketing Intern

2016

Chad’s Pawn Shops – Started my career with hands-on marketing experience in a retail setting.

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  • Assisted with social media content creation, in-store signage, and holiday promotional planning
  • Helped maintain inventory listings and learned the fundamentals of local advertising
  • Shadowed campaign setup and reporting tasks, gaining exposure to real-world marketing operations

Focus Areas: Social media, local promotions, retail operations, hands-on marketing experience

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