Tina-Marie Gulley has been appointed as the CEO of Ada Developers Academy, a tuition-free software development boot camp for women and underrepresented sexual, gender, and racial minorities. Gulley previously served as interim chief executive and has a background in marketing at various Seattle-area companies. The organization had to make cutbacks during the pandemic, but it is now focused on strengthening its curriculum with a focus on artificial intelligence and expanding its partnerships outside of the tech sector. The organization is looking forward to seeing the impact of Gulley’s leadership.
Mike Zinne, former chief customer officer of Outreach, a Seattle-based sales automation software company, is returning to Quiq after seven years to serve as its chief experience officer. Crowley commended Medina and the team for their support and collaboration at Outreach and is now looking forward to his new role at Quiq. Quiq is a company based in Bozeman, Mont., that uses artificial intelligence to facilitate conversations between brands and their customers on various platforms. Zinne will work remotely in his new role.
Kartik Talamadupula, formerly the director of AI at Symbl, has taken on the role of head of AI at Wand AI. Wand is focused on developing AI-driven solutions for data analysis, decision-making, and workflow automation. Talamadupula aims to leverage AI planning, reasoning, and learning to foster collaboration between humans and technology. While Wand is based in San Francisco, Talamadupula will remain in the Seattle area. Symbl has made other changes to its leadership, including the hiring of a new CTO and chief AI engineer.
Ron Marquardt, vice president of advanced technologies and innovation at T-Mobile, has joined the board of directors at Seattle’s Technology Alliance. This move is aimed at further enhancing collaboration and innovation in the technology sector. Additionally, Brian Turner has retired from the board of MicroVision after over 20 years of service, including a stint as board chair. MicroVision is a leader in MEMS lidar technology, and Turner played a significant role in navigating the company through dynamic market environments during his tenure.
Overall, these leadership transitions in the tech industry highlight the ongoing evolution and advancements in artificial intelligence, data analysis, and collaboration between humans and technology. The appointment of Tina-Marie Gulley as CEO of Ada Developers Academy represents a strategic move towards enhancing diversity and inclusion in tech education. Similarly, Mike Zinne’s return to Quiq and Kartik Talamadupula’s role at Wand AI showcase the growing importance of AI-driven solutions and customer engagement in tech companies. The involvement of industry leaders such as Ron Marquardt and Brian Turner on various boards signifies a commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology sector.
