Samar Mirza
About Samar Mirza
Samar Mirza is the Head of Revenue Operations at Guideline, with extensive experience in revenue operations and business analysis roles at Shopify and other companies.
Company
Currently, Samar Mirza works at Guideline as the Head of Revenue Operations. Guideline is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Before this role, Samar served as the Revenue Operations Manager, Strategic Partnerships, also at Guideline. Their experience prior to Guideline includes roles at Shopify and HD Supply, highlighting a career deeply entrenched in revenue operations and business analytics.
Title
Samar Mirza holds the title of Head Of Revenue Operations at Guideline. This position involves overseeing revenue-related operations and ensuring that mechanisms align with long-term business goals. Samar has taken on various roles in revenue and operational management throughout their career, epitomizing a dedication to organizational efficiency and growth.
Employment History
Samar Mirza's employment history is diverse, with significant roles in several key companies. Before becoming the Head of Revenue Operations at Guideline in 2023, they were the Revenue Operations Manager, Strategic Partnerships, at the same company in 2022-2023. Prior to Guideline, Samar held multiple positions at Shopify, including Global Program Lead, Operations - Revenue Partnerships, and Program Manager, Operations - Revenue Partnerships. Earlier roles at Shopify include Senior BizOps Insights Analyst - Partnerships and BizOps Analyst positions focused on regulated industries and merchant success. Samar also worked as a Business System Analyst at HD Supply and a Business Operations Associate at Britnell Ventures Inc.
Education and Expertise
Samar Mirza studied Economics/Management at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, where they earned a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, Samar completed a Data Analytics course at BrainStation. Their educational background underpins a strong foundation in economics, management, and data analytics, which is reflected in their professional roles. Samar’s expertise lies in building strong operational foundations to support long-term business goals and in addressing various business challenges with strategic solutions.
Professional Approach
Samar Mirza has demonstrated a consistent approach in professional settings that emphasizes curiosity, intentionality, and adaptability. They have a passion for establishing robust operational frameworks and ensuring alignment with long-term objectives. Samar enjoys working in dynamic environments, often taking on multiple roles to tackle diverse business challenges. Their strategic mindset and problem-solving capabilities were especially evident during their time at Shopify Plus, which was marked by solving business issues lacking clear ownership, thus contributing significantly to the company's growth.