Edward Santos, MBA

About

Hello! I'm Eddie Santos, a leader with over 15+ years of professional experience and a passion for data-driven decision-making and optimization. My career began in the classroom, where I first recognized the transformative potential of technology in education. This realization led me to diverse roles, including running for office, managing educational programs at the NYC Department of Education, and building innovative data products at edX/2U. I am a results-oriented professional with diverse experience in product development, project management, and strategic planning across various sectors including technology, education, and healthcare. An analytical thinker who leverages data to drive decision-making, optimize processes, and enhance user experiences. Proven leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, from customer-facing solutions to internal operational improvements. Former educator skilled at simplifying complex information and enhancing understanding for diverse audiences. Committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments in both professional and community settings. Feel free to connect!

Experience

• Product Manager, Enterprise Data · 2U2019-01-01 – 2024-01-01

  At edX, I served as the first product manager for enterprise data, leading the development and rollout of data products that enhanced organizational insights and improved overall customer experience.

• Project Manager, Trial Operations · TrialSpark2018-01-01 – 2019-01-01

  At TrialSpark, I managed cross-functional teams to streamline clinical trial operations, implementing process improvements that optimized trial timelines and enhanced overall efficiency.

• Program Manager, Expansion · NYC Department of Education2012-01-01 – 2017-01-01

  At the NYC Department of Education, I worked on a $400M initiative to expand full-day pre-K, scaling operations and managing cross-functional teams to triple program capacity in just two years.

• Candidate, New York City Council District 8 · Santos 20132012-01-01 – 2013-01-01

  I ran for New York City Council, where I built grassroots coalitions and led strategic initiatives that engaged diverse communities, surpassing expectations in a highly competitive race.

• Analyst, Financial Analysis and Strategy · Neuberger Berman2010-01-01 – 2012-01-01

  At Neuberger Berman, I developed financial forecasting models and reports that supported strategic decision-making for the firm's $199 billion in assets.

• Mathematics Teacher, Central Park East High School · Teach For America2007-01-01 – 2009-01-01

  As a Teach For America math teacher, I designed and implemented curricula that significantly improved student performance, achieving a 90% pass rate on the Regents exam.

• Intern, Capital Introductions · Lehman Brothers2008-07-01 – 2008-08-01

  At Lehman Brothers, I interned between my teaching years creating hedge fund profiles, conducting investor surveys to secure capital introduction meetings, and providing market analysis to guide senior management decisions.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMaster of Business Administration, Strategy and Data Analytics
• Pace UniversityMaster of Science, Secondary Mathematics Education
• University of MichiganBachelor of Science, Statistics

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