Omar Skalli
About Omar Skalli
Omar Skalli serves as the Head of Growth Engineering at Notion, a position he has held since 2022. With a diverse background in engineering and leadership roles at companies like Gusto and Microsoft, he has a strong focus on developing accessible software solutions.
Work at Notion
Omar Skalli has served as the Head of Growth Engineering at Notion since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving growth strategies and engineering initiatives that support the company's expansion. His experience in growth engineering positions him to contribute effectively to Notion's objectives in enhancing user engagement and product development.
Previous Experience at Gusto
Before joining Notion, Omar Skalli worked at Gusto from 2012 to 2018. He was part of the Empowering Platform Engineering Team, where he played a significant role in scaling risk, payments, and underwriting teams. His efforts contributed to managing over $15 billion in payments annually. He also facilitated cross-team collaboration, which improved operational efficiency.
Career at Microsoft Corporation
Omar Skalli's career includes multiple roles at Microsoft Corporation. He worked as a Software Engineer in Test II from 2010 to 2012 and as a Software Engineer in Test from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he completed an internship as a Software Engineer in Test in 2008. His tenure at Microsoft involved testing and ensuring software quality across various projects.
Education and Expertise
Omar Skalli studied Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2005 to 2009. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the university from 2006 to 2009. His educational background and self-taught development skills emphasize his commitment to making software accessible to all.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Omar co-founded Flowdash in 2020, a company aimed at assisting fast-growing organizations in building and managing their operational workflows. He served as CEO until 2022, when Flowdash was acquired by Notion. His leadership at Flowdash reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to improving business processes.