EXPERIENCE

September 2014 - August 2016

June 2024 - Present

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER, TECH

Audible

I drive Audible’s AI-powered voice narration initiatives, bringing together scientists, engineers, UX, and product marketing teams to scale premium audio creation. By aligning technical innovation with customer experience, I deliver storytelling formats that elevate listening experiences and continue to position Audible at the forefront of the audio content landscape.

August 2021 - June 2024

PRODUCT MANAGER, AI/ML

SAGE INTACCT

I built AI-driven financial products that empower small businesses to make data-driven decisions. Leading a cross-functional team of designers, researchers, data scientists, and engineers, I shaped product direction, translated customer insights into feature priorities, and oversaw successful launches that improved business outcomes for our customers.

October 2019 - August 21

CO-FOUNDER, CTO / Head of Product

EXPLORIST, INC.

I co-founded and led product strategy for an AI-powered travel recommendation platform that personalized discovery for travelers. I drove the product from concept to launch, designing a machine learning algorithm that matched user preferences with contextual data. Within six months, we achieved 395% user growth and attracted investment interest from Cardinal Ventures, Galvanizer, and Stanford Ignite.

September 2016 - August 2021

PRODUCT DESIGN RESEARCHER

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

I conducted data-driven research on sustainable product design in online marketplaces, developing machine learning models that revealed how product design and sustainability features shape consumer behavior. This work boosted conversion rates by 43% and produced award-winning publications that provided actionable frameworks for linking customer insights to product design and market performance.

April 2017 - August 2021

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

I guided graduate students and executives in applying research methodologies, quantitative analysis, and design thinking to real-world product challenges. My work included mentoring capstone projects, leading executive bootcamps on innovation, and advancing diversity initiatives that engaged 100+ experts and students to establish best practices for inclusive, collaborative product design.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

QATAR FOUNDATION

I earned a competitive research fellowship to address renewable energy challenges, building Monte-Carlo simulation models to optimize the transition from fossil fuels to solar power. I also developed thermo-elastic models for solar cells with 96% accuracy, reducing computational costs while maintaining precision. These insights informed national-level policy recommendations, blending technical rigor with strategic impact.

February 2019 - January 2020

CO-PRESIDENT

ADVANCED DEGREE CANDIDATE CONSULTING CLUB, STANFORD UNIVERSITY

As an executive board member, I led initiatives that expanded the club’s reach by 30% across six Stanford schools. I built partnerships with firms and career centers, launched the club’s first member-wide survey (96% engagement), and organized high-value programming tailored to student and recruiter needs.

July - August 2013

EDISON ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (EEDP) INTERN

GENERAL ELECTRIC OIL & GAS

As an engineering intern, I applied Six Sigma principles to improve steam turbine design, delivering a 2.85% gain in power generation. I collaborated with shop floor technicians to validate design feasibility and presented machine learning applications in design optimization to leadership.

July - August 2012

SUMMER INTERN - OPERATIONS

QATARGAS

I supported operations at one of the world’s largest LNG producers, assisting control room operators and plant maintenance teams. I documented and presented operational insights for a facility generating $10B in annual revenue, strengthening process knowledge and cross-team collaboration.

EDUCATION

September 2016 - August 2021

PHD ME - DATA DRIVEN DESIGN

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

My research focuses on data driven design to help create sustainable products that appeal to consumer desires and to grow demand for sustainable products. I actively seek to bridge my academic work with business; in 2019 I completed the Ignite Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

September 2014 - December 2015

MS SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

A multidisciplinary graduate program on advanced technologies, the societal and environmental impact of technology developments, and the associated economic benefits. My focus areas included data analysis and sustainable strategies.

August 2010 - May 2014

BS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

TEXAS A&M

I graduated with cum laude honors and earned a certificate in Engineering Systems Management. I received a full Qatar Foundation merit scholarship from 2010 to 2014 and participated in a semester abroad program to main campus Texas A&M, College Station, TX.