Petros Dertsakyan

Petros Dertsakyan has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries and roles. In recent years, they worked at Blue Goji as a Product Manager. Prior to that, from 2022 to 2023, they served as a Product Manager - Web3 at Wursta, where they focused on NFT marketplaces and Web3 technology. Petros also worked at the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Product Manager from 2021 to 2022.

Before delving into the tech industry, Petros held leadership positions in other sectors. From 2016 to 2020, they were the Chief Executive Officer of Bristly by Empawer, a company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets. Prior to this, they worked at KNOXLABS as the Director of Operations and Business Development, where they helped accelerate revenue growth.

In terms of entrepreneurial experience, Petros co-founded OmniBiome Therapeutics in 2012. In this role, they were responsible for business development, operations, and patent-related activities. Petros played a crucial role in identifying biomarkers for preterm birth, managing strategic partnerships, and overseeing growth planning.

Petros also has experience in the academic field. At Cal State San Marcos, they worked as a Researcher, Teacher, and Lab Technician. Their research focused on functional genomics and transgenic Drosophila. Additionally, Petros worked as a Science Tutor at Los Angeles Valley College, aiding students with their studies.

Earlier in their career, Petros served as a Wastewater Inspector at Encina Wastewater Authority, ensuring compliance with regulations for industries in the San Diego area. Petros also conducted research at UCLA in Dr. Banerjee's lab, studying the hematopoietic system of transgenic flies.

Overall, Petros Dertsakyan brings a wealth of experience in product management, business development, operations, research, and education to their work.

Petros Dertsakyan completed their education with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Biology from UCLA, which they obtained from 2005 to 2011. During the same period, they also pursued a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology from UCLA. Later, from 2011 to 2013, Petros attended California State University San Marcos and completed a Master's degree in Molecular Biology. Petros further obtained additional certifications, including a Learn HTML Course from Codecademy in October 2022 and a DMND Nano Degree in Digital Marketing from Udacity in May 2017.