Sameer Al Sakran
About Sameer Al Sakran
Sameer Al Sakran is the CEO of Metabase, where he has worked since 2014. He has a background in chemical engineering and scientific computing, and has held various roles in technology and data science throughout his career.
Current Role at Metabase
Sameer Al Sakran serves as the CEO of Metabase, a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, Metabase has grown significantly in the analytics software market. He has been involved in discussions regarding the platform's approach to permissions, ensuring user security and data integrity. His tenure at Metabase has allowed him to contribute to the company's strategic direction and product development.
Experience at Expa
Since 2014, Sameer Al Sakran has also worked as an Advisor at Expa, a venture firm that supports startups. His advisory role has spanned a decade, during which he has provided insights and guidance to emerging companies. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at Expa from 2013 to 2014, where he contributed to the firm's technological initiatives.
Educational Background
Sameer Al Sakran earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education at Stanford University, where he obtained a Master of Science in Scientific Computing and Computational Mathematics between 2001 and 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and analytics.
Previous Work Experience
Before his role at Metabase, Sameer Al Sakran worked as a Data Scientist in Residence at General Catalyst Partners from 2011 to 2012. He also has experience as a Software Engineer at Estarta Solutions, where he worked from 2000 to 2001. These positions have contributed to his extensive knowledge in data science and software engineering.
Contributions to Metabase
Sameer Al Sakran has actively contributed to Metabase's official blog, writing multiple posts that address various topics, including the importance of upgrading installations for security and analytics strategies. His involvement in the community dates back to 2015, reflecting his commitment to sharing knowledge and best practices in the analytics software domain.