Samira Raj
About Samira Raj
Samira Raj is the Head of Product at Airside and has extensive experience in product management, having previously held roles at Onfido, Privitar, and CrayonWorks. She focuses on AI ethics and data privacy, and her career reflects a commitment to disruptive innovation and personal growth.
Current Role at Onfido
Samira Raj currently holds the position of Head of Product - Airside at Onfido, a role she has occupied since 2023. In addition to this, she serves as the Director of Digital ID/Shareable Identity, a position she has held since 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing product strategies that focus on digital identity solutions, emphasizing AI ethics and data privacy.
Previous Experience at Onfido
Prior to her current role, Samira Raj worked at Onfido as a Senior Product Manager for Digital ID in 2022 for six months. This position allowed her to contribute to the development of digital identity products, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Professional Background
Samira Raj has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. She worked at Privitar as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2022, and previously held positions at CrayonWorks as Founding Director, Avvio.com as Product Manager and Product Lead, Hazy as Product Lead, and Future Foundation as Global Analyst. Her career spans over a decade, showcasing her expertise in product management and development.
Educational Background
Samira Raj has an academic background that includes a Master of Science (MSc) in Social Research Methods from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She also studied Machine Learning at UCL and completed a course in Business Analysis and Data Analytics at General Assembly. This educational foundation supports her focus on data-driven product development.
Focus Areas and Interests
In her current role, Samira Raj emphasizes AI ethics and data privacy, reflecting her commitment to responsible technology use. She is passionate about disruptive innovation and personal growth, which is evident in her career trajectory and the roles she has pursued. Her focus areas align with her extensive experience in product management and development.