Suleman Ali

Suleman Ali

Co-Founder & CEO at Rearden Metal

Greater New York City Area

Current
  • Co-Founder & CEO at Rearden Metal
Past
  • Co-Founder & CEO at Esgut
  • Program Manager at Microsoft
  • Intern at Cyberguard Corporation
Education
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Pine View
Connections
253 connections
Industry
Computer Software
Websites

Suleman Ali’s Summary

I've found my calling in life: making something where there was nothing before using software. I love it. I love reading about it, thinking about it, writing about it, talking about it, and doing it.


Suleman Ali’s Experience

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    Rearden Metal

    (Computer Software industry)

    August 2008Present (3 months)

    Working on my second startup in as many years.
    Currently building web apps in stealth mode.

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    Esgut

    (Computer Software industry)

    July 2007April 2008 (10 months)

    1. Started company.
    2. Developed and tested most popular products.
    3. Built and managed a development team of 10 people.
    4. Defined and executed against product roadmap.
    5. Cultivated relationships with investors and partners.
    6. Made exit happen.

    90% failure, 10% success...fortunately the 10% success created real value.

  • Program Manager

    Microsoft

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

    January 2004June 2007 (3 years 6 months)

  • Intern

    Cyberguard Corporation

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    20032003 (less than a year)


Suleman Ali’s Education

  • Georgia Institute of Technology

    Bachelors, Computer Science, 19992003

    Graduated with Highest Honors
    Emphasis in Computer Systems

  • Pine View


Additional Information

Suleman Ali’s Websites:

Suleman Ali’s Groups:

  •    Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing
  •    Georgia Tech Alumni Association
  •    Ex-Microsoft Employees
  •    New York Venture Community
  •    Hacker News
  •    Microsoft - Current and Former Employees

Suleman Ali’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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