Sung Rhee

Chief Executive Officer at Optimal

Sung Rhee has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. In 1991, they joined Microsoft as General Manager, where they played a key role in the development of Outlook Express and MSN Mobile. After leaving Microsoft, Sung Rhee founded ViAir, Inc. in 2000, providing software infrastructure for mobile operators. In 2003, they founded SR Education Group, a leading publisher of rankings and reviews for distance learning degree programs, including GradReports.com. Two years later, Sung Rhee ventured into real estate investment as Managing Director of SR Investment Group, focused on multifamily and commercial properties in the Puget Sound area. Most recently, Sung Rhee served as the Chief Executive Officer of Optimal, a company focused on utilizing data to assist individuals in making better decisions about their careers and education.

Sung Rhee attended Harvard University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Computer Science. The duration of their education at Harvard is not specified.

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Kirkland, United States

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Optimal

Optimal uses data to empower people to make better decisions about careers and education. Its primary products are OnlineU, Grad Reports, and SwitchUp. OnlineU ranks the top online colleges with the highest alumni salary to help students accomplish their educational goals and find the online degree with the best value. GradReports providesdata-driven college rankings by major, based on the salary data of over 5 million graduates, to help students answer the question, "What can I expect to make if I graduate from a particular school with a particular major?" SwitchUp offers unbiased information about technology bootcamps and features over 20,000 verified student reviews of technology bootcamps, which it then uses to rank the best bootcamps for coding, data science, cybersecurity, and more. Optimal also gives away $250,000 of its profits each year in the form of scholarships for students with high financial need and strong career aspirations.


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