In this episode, we invited Omid Saadati to talk about his experience working in Big Tech. Omid will share insights into his career journey, the challenges and opportunities he’s encountered, and his perspectives on innovation and growth in the tech industry.Contact list: If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/this-academic-life/episode/816d523d-8f3e-4fc5-a119-28ced41f636c/mailto:info@thisacademiclife.org"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@thisacademiclife.org">info@thisacademiclife.org</a>. You can also find us on the webpage<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thisacademiclife.org/"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thisacademiclife.org">https://thisacademiclife.org</a> and on Facebook group “This Academic Life”.Cast list:Guest: Omid Saadati is an accomplished entrepreneur, product leader and technologist with over a decade of experience in developing strategies and leading organizations. Omid's expertise lies in building and scaling developer platforms across various sectors including ad-tech, commerce, and cloud-based networking. He has had key positions at industry-leading companies such as Google, Meta, and Cisco. Currently, Omid leverages his extensive experience to advise high-potential startups and mentors early-career individuals in the technology sector. He also serves as the chief product officer for an AI-based startup operating in the national security and open source intelligence (OSINT) domain. Omid's core competencies encompass areas identifying product-market-fit, formulating go-to-market strategies, and managing products. His industry focus includes ad-tech, commerce, and developer platforms. His strategic insights and leadership have consistently driven growth and innovation in these areas. Hosts: <ul><li>Prof. Kim Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Research in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University. </li><li>Prof. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.</li></ul><ul><li>Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)</li></ul>Editing team:<ul><li>Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:schallert.wygal@gmail.com">schallert.wygal@gmail.com</a>)</li><li>Edited by Angella Chen</li><li>Artwork is created using Canva (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://canva.com">canva.com</a>)</li></ul>

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