Alana Carmel
About Alana Carmel
Alana Carmel is an Engagement Manager at ThoughtSpot, with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in technology and project management. She has held various roles, including Managing Consultant at IBM and has demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills in her work with drone technology.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Alana Carmel serves as an Engagement Manager at ThoughtSpot, a position she has held since 2021. Based in San Diego, California, she is responsible for managing client engagements and ensuring successful project delivery. Her role involves collaborating with clients to understand their needs and providing solutions that align with their business objectives.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to her current role, Alana worked at IBM for four years, from 2017 to 2021, as a Managing Consultant in San Diego. During her tenure, she led significant projects, including IBM Federal's first drone initiative, where she oversaw the project from user research to delivery in five months. She also held a position as a Federal Health Intern in 2016 for two months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Internship Experience
Alana has gained diverse internship experience in various organizations. She worked as a Transportation Planning Intern at RK&K from 2015 to 2016 for eight months. Additionally, she interned at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for one month in 2015 and at CIANBRO for two months in 2014. These roles provided her with foundational skills in engineering and project management.
Education and Academic Background
Alana holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also participated in an exchange program at UNSW in 2015 for eleven months, further enhancing her engineering knowledge. Her early education includes attending Walt Whitman High School from 2008 to 2012 and Alexander Muss High School in Israel from 2010 to 2011.
Leadership in Drone Technology
Alana led the Drone Visual Recognition team at IBM, showcasing her leadership in emerging technologies. She played a key role in establishing the strategic direction for drone technology beyond the United States Air Force. Her efforts included forming technical partnerships and creating a market strategy for drone technology, demonstrating her expertise in strategic planning and market development.