Hooman Malekzad is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technical advertising operations and monetization strategies. Currently serving as Director of Technical Advertising Operations at Golden Hippo since April 2021, Malekzad has previously held significant roles, including Consultant for Monetization and Direct Marketing at Metaphor and Vice President of Publisher Services and Strategic Development at Advertise.com, where coordination with senior management to enhance sales and product strategies was pivotal. Malekzad has a rich background with Business.com, progressing from General Manager of Network Distribution to Monetization Consultant, ultimately creating a robust partnership network. Early career experiences include serving as CTO at Business.com and as Art Director at X-Drive, alongside founding Metaphor Design. Malekzad holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Northridge.