Azalia Shamsaei, Ph.D.
About Azalia Shamsaei, Ph.D.
Azalia Shamsaei, Ph.D., is a Product Manager at Kinaxis in Ottawa, Ontario, with over seven years of experience in product management across various sectors. She has held positions at notable organizations including IBM and MindBridge Ai, and has a strong academic background in Computer Science from the University of Ottawa and Queen Mary University of London.
Work at Kinaxis
Azalia Shamsaei has been employed at Kinaxis as a Product Manager since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managing product development and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives. Her experience in product management spans over seven years, allowing her to effectively contribute to Kinaxis's initiatives in supply chain management solutions. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, she plays a key role in driving product strategy and execution.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Kinaxis, Azalia Shamsaei worked at MindBridge Ai as a Product Manager from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at MindBridge Ai involved overseeing product development and enhancing user experience. Prior to that, she held a similar position at IBM from 2012 to 2018, where she contributed to various product initiatives. This extensive background in product management has equipped her with the skills necessary to bridge the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders.
Educational Background
Azalia Shamsaei earned her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Ottawa, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London, completed in 2005. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in product management and technology development.
Early Career and Roles
In her early career, Azalia Shamsaei worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Program Analyst at Ottawa Hospital for 11 months in 2010. Her experience as a Software Engineer at Simulation Systems LTD in London, England, from 2006 to 2008 further solidified her technical expertise.
Personal Interests and Skills
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Azalia Shamsaei enjoys organizing events and engaging in crafts as part of her personal development. She thrives on solving complex problems through collaboration with diverse stakeholders, which enhances her effectiveness in product management. Her ability to connect with various teams contributes to her success in delivering impactful solutions.