Ali Mohammed
Research Analyst & Application Developer
New York, NY
MS Management of Technology student at NYU (GPA 3.7) with a B.Tech in Computer Science. Experience spanning enterprise software delivery at IBM, blockchain research, and full-stack development. Focused on stablecoins, payments infrastructure, DeFi, tokenization, and crypto product strategy. Sole builder of CardOps and published researcher on stablecoin remittance rails.
Work Preferences
Salary
USD 75,000 – 100,000
Skills
Work Experience
Research Analyst
Cranium Inc. — NYU Capstone
Sept 2025 — Dec 2025
Partnered with CEO and leadership of an early-stage defense startup, mapping strategic needs to actionable recommendations. Conducted account-level research on prospective partners and competitors, informing GTM prioritization, partnership strategy, and expansion opportunities. Delivered executive-ready materials translating complex market and technical research into business decisions.
Social Media Lead
NYU Blockchain Labs
Sept 2025 — Dec 2025
Owned content strategy and community growth for NYU's blockchain research labs across Twitter and Instagram, managing communications with students, faculty, and external partners.
Application Developer
IBM
Jun 2022 — Mar 2023
Delivered enterprise deployment of IBM Maximo for Kroger (Fortune 500, 2,700+ stores), coordinating between engineering, QA, and client stakeholders. Captured and tracked client requirements, maintained structured project documentation, and unblocked cross-functional dependencies to meet production deadlines.
Project Trainee Intern
IBM
Jan 2022 — Jun 2022
Completed structured training in enterprise software delivery, agile methodology, and IT operations before joining the Kroger implementation team.
Education
New York University
MS · Management of Technology
2024 – Present
Vellore Institute of Technology
BTech · Computer Science and Engineering
2018 – 2022