Ardalan Salam (Ardi)

Ardalan "Ardi" Salam has held various roles throughout their work experience. Ardalan "Ardi" began their career as a Marketing Assistant at FIONZ Fine Jewelry in 2008, where they were responsible for creating a database, managing the company's website, and handling marketing and promotions. From 2009 to 2010, they worked as a Film Production Intern at Alquar Films, scheduling meetings, organizing scripts, managing websites and blogs. In 2010, they became a Film Marketing Assistant at Moving Picture Company, where they focused on film distribution, marketing, database management, and promotions. In 2011, they worked in Corporate Development at Internet Brands. In 2013, they joined TopHatRank.com as an SEO Account Manager. From 2014 to 2015, they served as a Search Engine Marketing Manager at Allied Global Marketing before being promoted to Director of Search Marketing from 2015 to 2016. Ardalan "Ardi" then became a Senior Director of Data & Technology at the same company from 2016 to 2018, and eventually rose to the position of Vice President of Data & Technology in May 2018. Additionally, since 2010, they have also owned their own company, ardalan.co.

Ardalan "Ardi" Salam began their education at Santa Monica High School, where they studied business from 2004 to 2008. After completing their high school education, Ardi pursued further studies in business marketing at Santa Monica College from 2008 to 2011. Ardalan "Ardi" furthered their education in marketing by earning a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Northridge, completing their studies in that field from 2008 to 2013.