Samantha Samaroo
About Samantha Samaroo
Samantha Samaroo is a Product Manager with extensive experience in both startup and corporate environments. She has a strong background in Scrum and Agile methodologies, and her developer background enhances her product management skills.
Current Role at Haven Life
Samantha Samaroo serves as a Product Manager at Haven Life, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring that user needs are met through effective product design and management. Her experience in both startup and corporate environments contributes to her ability to navigate complex product challenges.
Previous Experience at WorkStride
Samantha worked at WorkStride in two capacities. She served as a Product Manager from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on product strategy and execution. Prior to that, she was a UI/UX Developer from 2016 to 2018, contributing to the design and user experience of various products. This dual experience at WorkStride enhanced her understanding of both product management and user interface design.
Educational Background
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. John's University, where she also minored in Communication Arts, completing her degree from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Web and Multimedia Studies from Touro College Graduate School of Technology, studying from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Web Development at General Assembly in 2013.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Samantha possesses a strong background in Scrum and Agile methodologies, which are essential for effective product management. Her experience as a developer enhances her product management skills, allowing her to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams. She has a passion for creating well-designed and functional user interfaces, which informs her approach to product development.
Career History and Roles
Samantha has held various roles throughout her career. She worked as an Assistant Operations Manager at LA Fitness from 2004 to 2007. Following that, she was a UI Developer at Oracle (formerly SelectMinds) from 2007 to 2015, before transitioning to front-end development at Buster for seven months in 2015. Her diverse career path reflects her adaptability and breadth of experience in the tech industry.