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Sara Schmitt
Founder @ Adro
Sara Schmitt is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in technology, business, and education. She currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Baruch College, where she teaches graduate-level courses in systems analysis and design.36 Her expertise extends to project management, which she also teaches at Yeshiva University.14
Professional Background
Schmitt's career spans multiple industries and leadership roles:
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Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder: She currently holds this position at Adro, where she leads marketing, HR, educational partner outreach, and operational functions.4
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Corporate Experience: Schmitt has held senior leadership positions in various sectors, including fintech, healthcare IT, high-tech retail, and marketing. She has worked for prominent companies such as Amazon, Epic, and Mediaedge.1
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Project Management: Throughout her career, Schmitt has led new business initiatives, product launches, large-scale software rollouts, and turnaround projects for at-risk teams and customers.1
Education and Certifications
- MBA from Cornell Johnson
- B.A. in Poetry and Political Science from Allegheny College
- PMP certification from PMI (Project Management Institute)1
Teaching and Academic Involvement
At Baruch College, Schmitt teaches:
- CIS 4800 - Systems Analysis and Design
- CIS 9490 - Systems Analysis and Design3
She is scheduled to teach a graduate class on system design and analysis in the spring of 2024, covering topics from user requirements to UX design.2
Additional Roles
Beyond her primary responsibilities, Sara Schmitt is also:
- A philanthropist
- An angel investor
- A business advisor1
Her LinkedIn username is indeed saraschmitt, where she occasionally shares updates about her teaching and professional activities.25
