Madeline Sarad
About Madeline Sarad
Madeline Sarad is a Delivery Principal at ThoughtWorks, where she focuses on the growth and development of team members while executing account strategies. With a background in various leadership roles at ThoughtWorks and a strong academic foundation, she is dedicated to advancing the careers of Millennials in the tech sector.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Madeline Sarad currently serves as a Delivery Principal at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on cultivating the growth and development of ThoughtWorkers within her account. She is responsible for executing account strategy and orchestrating the creation and sale of successful value propositions at both the company and individual levels. Additionally, she oversees contracts, statements of work, negotiations, and billing rates for engineering teams.
Previous Positions at ThoughtWorks
Madeline has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks prior to her current position. She worked as a Lead Consultant Project Manager - Software Engineering from 2018 to 2019 and as an Engagement Lead, Senior Project Manager, and Senior Product Owner from 2017 to 2018 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Earlier, she served as a Transformation Lead and Senior Consultant Business Analyst - Digital Transformation Advisory from 2016 to 2017 in Manhattan, New York, and as a Consultant Business Analyst & Agile Coach in Houston, Texas, in 2016. Her career at ThoughtWorks began in 2015 as a Consultant Business Analyst in Chicago.
Educational Background
Madeline Sarad holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Lake Forest College, where she studied Business Management and East Asian Studies with a Mandarin Chinese Language Concentration, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Additionally, she studied at Peking University, focusing on Chinese Language Immersion and East Asian Studies.
Professional Development Focus
Madeline is dedicated to advancing the careers and aspirations of Millennials in the tech workplace. She engages in coaching, advocacy, and sponsorship to support their professional growth. Her commitment to fostering talent within the industry reflects her leadership philosophy and dedication to the development of future leaders.
Language Skills and Personal Interests
In addition to her professional expertise, Madeline speaks Chinese for fun, showcasing her interest in language and culture. She has also developed a newfound passion for boxing, indicating her commitment to personal fitness and well-being.