Overview
Makkinejad serves as Chief of Staff at QuadSci [1][3], a role involving work with CEOs and executive teams at scaling technology companies to convert strategy into execution [2]. Makkinejad's responsibilities span board and investor operations, fundraising, transaction readiness, executive hiring, and company-wide operating cadence [2]. Prior to joining QuadSci in March 2024 [3], Makkinejad held the position of Customer Success Manager at Elastic from February 2022 to March 2024 [4]. Earlier experience includes roles in strategy and operations at MuleSoft and Salesforce, spanning from January 2018 through February 2022 [5][6][7], as well as a recruiting coordinator position in MuleSoft's Professional Services division [8]. Makkinejad holds an MBA and a Master's degree in Management from Wake Forest University School of Business [11][12], along with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Affairs from Wake Forest University [13].
Profile introduction
I’m a Chief of Staff who works closely with CEOs and executive teams at scaling technology companies to turn strategy into execution. My role sits across board and investor operations, fundraising and transaction readiness, executive hiring, and company-wide operating cadence. I help founders create clarity, make decisions stick, and keep the organization moving as complexity increases. I’ve led board and investor narratives, supported complex transactions, built executive operating rhythms, and driven cross-functional execution across finance, operations, and go-to-market during periods of…
Career history
- Chief of StaffMar 2024 to presentQuadSci.ai
- Customer Success ManagerFeb 2022 to Mar 2024Elastic
- Business Systems Analyst, MuleSoftFeb 2021 to Feb 2022Salesforce
- Strategy & Operations Manager, MuleSoftFeb 2019 to Feb 2021Salesforce
- Strategy & Operations (Acquired by Salesforce)Jan 2018 to Jan 2019MuleSoft
- Recruiting Coordinator - Professional ServicesDec 2016 to Jan 2018MuleSoft
- Events & Show FreelancerAug 2016 to Sep 2016KCD
- Marketing Analytics Summit Chair of Events with InmarJan 2015 to May 2016Wake Forest University
- Chief of StaffQuadSci
Education
- Master of Business Administration - MBAWake Forest University School of Business
- Master’s Degree, ManagementWake Forest University School of Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics and International AffairsWake Forest University
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