Sami Suteria
About Sami Suteria
Sami Suteria is a System Architect based in San Diego, California, with a diverse background in engineering and entrepreneurship. He has held various roles in the tech industry, including positions at Joby Aviation, Uber, and Imgur, and has a strong interest in mobile and IoT product development.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Sami Suteria currently holds the position of System Architect at Joby Aviation, where he has been contributing since 2023. In addition to this role, he also serves as a Staff Software Engineer, a position he has held since 2021. At Joby Aviation, Suteria is involved in the development of advanced aviation technologies, focusing on integrating software solutions that enhance the performance and safety of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Previous Experience at Uber and Imgur
Before joining Joby Aviation, Sami Suteria worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Uber from 2019 to 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities included developing software solutions that supported Uber's operational needs. Prior to Uber, he was an iOS Developer at Imgur from 2015 to 2016, where he contributed to mobile application development, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Founding Limerick Design
Sami Suteria founded Limerick Design, where he served as the founder from 2012 to 2019 in the Austin, Texas area. During his tenure, he focused on engineering and entrepreneurship, building a diverse skill set that included product development and design. Limerick Design contributed to various projects within the tech ecosystem, showcasing Suteria's commitment to innovation and technology.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Sami Suteria studied Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where he completed a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from 2017 to 2018. This combination of engineering and business education has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and commercial aspects of technology development.
Early Career at USAA
Sami Suteria began his professional career as an IT Intern in Product Delivery - UI/UX at USAA in 2011. During this three-month internship in San Antonio, Texas, he gained valuable experience in user interface and user experience design, laying the foundation for his future roles in software engineering and product development.