Mehdi Piraee

Mehdi Piraee has diverse work experience, starting with their role as a UX/Product Lead at SusQtech in 2012, where they conducted IA studies and developed wireframes and interactive prototypes. Mehdi then joined Astegic in 2013 as a UX/Product Lead, where they managed the client product roadmap and led a team of designers and developers.

In 2014, Mehdi became the Lead Product Manager at EdClub Inc, overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle and launching new products like Digital Citizenship. Mehdi also managed a team and developed a non-production ML-based cheat detection feature.

From 2016 to 2019, Mehdi was the Lead Product Manager at Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance, leading product managers and business analysts in the development and launch of new products and features. During their time there, they contributed to significant revenue growth and identified AI/ML features for cost savings.

In 2019, Mehdi joined T-Mobile as a Senior Technology Product Manager, managing consumer IoT products in the connected car space. Mehdi successfully launched new platforms and hardware, resulting in cost savings and increased margins.

Mehdi's next role was as the Director of Technical Product Management, Precision Solutions (IoT) at CNH Industrial in 2022. Mehdi led five product teams responsible for global digital products and implemented strategies, revised roles and responsibilities, and established performance metrics for the team.

Currently, Mehdi works as a Data Product and UX Strategist at Synaptiq since 2023, where they utilize their expertise in data and UX to drive product strategy.

Mehdi Piraee has a diverse educational background with a focus on technology, design, and communication. In 2003, they began their undergraduate studies at Fergusson College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which they completed in 2006.

After completing their bachelor's degree, Mehdi went on to pursue a Master of Science degree in Interactive Systems Design from the University of Nottingham. Mehdi studied at the university from 2006 to 2007, obtaining their advanced degree in the field of design.

Mehdi's educational journey continued later on, as they embarked on further studies in the field of Communication, Culture & Technology at Georgetown University. While the exact duration of their studies at Georgetown University is not specified, it is known that they pursued this degree after their Master's program at the University of Nottingham.

Aside from their formal education, Mehdi also obtained several certifications to enhance their skill set. In 2008, they completed a certification in New Venture Creation from Nottingham Trent University. Additionally, they acquired further knowledge in the field of data science through the Foundations of Data Science certification from edX in 2018 and the Machine Learning Foundations certification from Coursera in 2017. In 2015, Mehdi also obtained a Product Management, PMC Level III certification from Pragmatic Marketing.

Throughout their education and certifications, Mehdi Piraee has demonstrated a commitment to developing their skills and knowledge in various domains, including computer science, design, communication, and data science.