Ali Ardalan
About Ali Ardalan
Ali Ardalan is a Principal Product Manager at Branch, with a diverse background in product management and marketing strategy across several companies, including Intel and Sprinklr. He has extensive experience in digital marketing, product leadership, and security, contributing significantly to the growth of various organizations.
Work at Branch
Ali Ardalan currently serves as Principal Product Manager at Branch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on product leadership and strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in product management to drive growth and innovation. His work involves overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
Previous Experience at Sprinklr
Prior to his role at Branch, Ali Ardalan worked at Sprinklr from 2013 to 2020, where he held multiple positions including Director of Product Management and Senior Director of the Business Value Team. He played a significant role in the company's early growth, contributing to the development of a social listening analytics platform enhanced by machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Experience at Intel
Ali Ardalan's career includes significant experience at Intel, where he worked from 2005 to 2013. He held various roles including Product Manager for Marketing Insights and Marketing Strategist in Advertising, Media & Analytics. His work involved executing digital marketing strategies and managing analytics for Fortune 100 firms.
Education and Expertise
Ali Ardalan holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Engineering, both from Carnegie Mellon University. He has specialized expertise in product leadership, customer research, UX design, and competitive analysis, along with a strong focus on security and privacy, including risk management and compliance.
Background and Early Career
Ali Ardalan began his career with various internships and roles in the early 2000s, including positions at Electronic Data Systems and Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later success in product management and marketing strategy.