Raazia Ali
About Raazia Ali
Raazia Ali is a Senior Engineering Manager at The New York Times, specializing in AI/ML and Marketing Engineering. With a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and extensive experience in engineering leadership, she has contributed significantly to the growth of organizations like Upside and Autolabs.io.
Current Role at The New York Times
Raazia Ali serves as the Senior Engineering Manager for AI/ML and Marketing Engineering at The New York Times. She has held this position since 2022, where she leads the strategic development of the GenAI Platform, MLOps Platform, and full-stack ML-powered MarTech products. Her role involves overseeing engineering initiatives that integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into marketing strategies, enhancing the organization's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience at Upside
Prior to her current role, Raazia Ali worked at Upside as the Head of Data and ML Engineering from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she played a key role in the company's growth, contributing to an increase in valuation from $0 to $2 billion within two years. Her strategic development of the Data and ML Engineering organization was instrumental in achieving this milestone.
Educational Background
Raazia Ali holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Machine Learning from the University of Florida, where she also completed her Master's degree in Computer Science. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in advanced computing and machine learning techniques.
Career History and Engineering Leadership
Raazia Ali has a diverse career in engineering, having held various positions in notable organizations. She was the Head of Engineering at Autolabs.io from 2018 to 2020 and worked as a Lead Software Engineer at Intel Corporation from 2009 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she served as a Software Developer at Landmark Resources and as a Research Assistant in Machine Learning at the University of Florida. Her extensive experience spans over two decades in the technology sector.
Community Engagement and Contributions
Raazia Ali is an active member of the AI/ML and Data community, participating in public speaking engagements at industry forums. She serves as the Central Austin chapter lead for Pakistani Women in Computing, focusing on promoting representation and mentorship within the tech industry. Additionally, she is a board member of Open Austin, contributing to the local startup culture and fostering innovation.