Stacey Samedi Email & Phone Number

United States

Atlanta, Ga, Us

As the Founder and CEO of Samedi Label, I focus on driving product innovation and development for startups and growing businesses. My key responsibilities include:• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine product roadmaps and launch new features.• Overseeing feature benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure our clients' products stay ahead of emerging market trends.• Guiding the development of data-driven insights as part of a broader product improvement workflow, including building databases to capture, store, and analyze user feedback that influences product decisions.• Building and nurturing client relationships to enhance visibility and engagement for Samedi Label's product offerings through active participation in industry networking events and lead generation on social platforms.• Facilitating interactive experiences with live audiences to demonstrate advanced technologies and gather insights that validate product-market fit for companies.

Launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand offering customizable sneakers in response to the growing desire for personalized expression during the 2020 pandemic. This bootstrapped venture leveraged the rise of online shopping to provide a unique, customer-centric experience unavailable through traditional channels:• Validated market demand for customizable footwear within the first year, achieving $100,000+ in organic online sales.• Developed a streamlined production process for custom footwear, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction.• Generated positive customer buzz through social media mentions and user-generated content (e.g., tagged sneaker photos).• Pioneered a "custom candle" concept with our sneaker candle, leveraging 3D modeling for a unique product offering which demonstrated a viable option for product diversification.• Secured partnerships with key materials suppliers, building relationships valuable for future consumer product ventures at Samedi Label.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Microsoft Azure Cloud Storage TeamProject 1 (Explore Program):• Led the design, development, and testing of a RESTful API service for policy management within Windows Azure Storage, demonstrating proficiency in API development.• Developed and tested a Hadoop plug-in to connect Azure Blob File System clusters to Windows Azure Storage, showcasing experience with distributed data systems• Utilized Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) to manage project lifecycles and deliver software solutions efficiently• Independently studied cloud computing principles, Azure's core services, and architecture, demonstrating a strong foundation in cloud technologiesProject 2:• Developed interactive dashboards with Power BI for visualizing processed and aggregated data related to running task statuses and policies in Lifecycle Management under the Azure Blob Storage team. • Conceptualized and prototyped reports utilizing data modeling and visualization capabilities of Power BI, with data streamed from scalable Cosmos Database.• Aggregated data from existing ETW Events (Event Tracing for Windows) by building a background Cosmos job with Kusto Query to generate valuable insights from cross-sectional data.• Automated report delivery to designated user groups, ensuring timely access to critical data and streamlining information flow.

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

During my time at Boston University's NSBE Chapter, I was elected for these leadership roles: Freshman Representative, Vice President, and President.NSBE, today, is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States,with more than 30,000 members in the U.S. and abroad, committed toadvancing the Society’s mission: “to increase the number of culturally responsible Blackengineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”NSBE has 18 regional conferences, an annual international conference, an annual national convention, and offers multiple scholarships.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Assessed the vulnerability of devices to ransomware within Boston University’s network using VMware’s analytics and developed strategies to mitigate these threats• Accessed the HR Master Data of hundreds of thousands of users using SAP for data management, DUO and Kerberos for authentication, and ServiceNow’s ticketing system

Boston, Ma, Us

• Developed and delivered engaging curriculums in 3D design using CAD software (Tinkercad and BlocksCAD) and electronics & programming using micro:bit and Microsoft's MakeCode for 4th and 6th graders.• Employed user-centered design principles to break down complex concepts like 3D design and programming into understandable and engaging experiences for young students. • Cultivated a creative learning environment that fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Selected as one of 60 interns from a competitive pool to participate in a 7-week intensive program at Microsoft headquarters.• Collaborated closely with experienced Microsoft O365 program managers, UX/UI designers, and developers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the iOS app development lifecycle.• Leveraged Agile methodologies like user story creation and sprint planning to identify core user needs and define the development roadmap for a targeted iOS mobile app prototype.• Demonstrated strong technical skills by applying Swift programming language to build core functionalities of the prototype within the Xcode development environment.• Utilized version control tools like Visual Studio Online and SourceTree to manage code efficiently and collaborate seamlessly within the team.• Presented the completed, working prototype to a panel of Microsoft executives and program mentors, receiving valuable feedback and praise for technical skills and teamwork.