About

Saad Farooq is an accomplished engineering professional with over 16 years of experience in the tech industry. Currently, he serves as the Head of Engineering for Web3 Discovery & Community at Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform. In this role, Saad is responsible for hiring top talent for backend/full stack engineering, engineering management, and senior engineering management positions. Prior to joining Coinbase, Saad held several high-profile positions at Amazon and ESPN. At Amazon, he served as the Head of Engineering for Alexa Voice on the Mobile Platform. During his tenure, he led the development of innovative voice recognition technologies that helped Alexa become one of the most popular virtual assistants in the world. At ESPN, Saad was the Director of Engineering for Consumer Products & Direct to Consumer, where he managed software development across all ESPN mobile apps, content curation services, and AV players. Saad's educational background includes a degree in Computer Science from Southern Connecticut State University. He is well-versed in a variety of tech stacks, including Web3, senior software engineering, backend development, mobile development, and software engineering. Throughout his career, Saad has developed a reputation for his exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive results. He is a highly sought-after talent in the tech industry and has a proven track record of success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Saad is a visionary leader who is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive innovation.