Ara Peterson
About Ara Peterson
Ara Peterson is a professional specializing in Product Strategy and Analytics, currently working at Faire since 2023. With experience at companies like Lyft and AlixPartners, Peterson has a strong background in product management and analytics, supported by degrees from Columbia University.
Work at Faire
Ara Peterson currently holds the position of Product Strategy & Analytics at Faire. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to product strategy and analytics initiatives. His role involves leveraging data to inform product decisions and enhance overall business performance.
Previous Experience in Product Analytics
Before joining Faire, Ara Peterson worked as a Product Analyst at Lyft from 2022 to 2023. His responsibilities included analyzing product performance and providing insights to drive product improvements. He also served as a Consultant at AlixPartners for four months in 2022, where he applied his analytical skills to various client projects.
Educational Background
Ara Peterson studied at Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research: Engineering Management Systems from 2015 to 2020. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Operations Research: Analytics and Machine Learning from 2020 to 2021.
Leadership and Management Roles
Ara Peterson has held leadership positions, including serving as President and Project Manager for Columbia University Formula Racing from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he managed team operations and project execution, demonstrating his capability in leadership and project management.
Internship Experience
Ara Peterson has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as an Operations and Supply Chain Management Intern at PRENAV in 2018 and as a Product Analytics Intern at Thumbtack in 2019. These roles provided him with practical skills in operations and product analytics.