photographer: jonne lucia op de weegh© | make-up artist: violeta marinova from art of colors
melda salhab(she/her)
technical program manager at uber
about
forgoing a traditional career path has been my greatest asset. i started in economics and public sector consulting, but saw the untapped power of data in driving impact. that led me to a phd in spatial data science and work with the world bank, applying tech to global challenges. i also co-founded a map data community to support disaster response efforts. now, at uber’s ai team, i apply my diverse experiences to cutting-edge technology. each career shift has made me more adaptable, more creative, and more effective. there’s no single path to success—there’s power in exploring, pivoting, and letting every experience shape the next.
what advice would you give to your younger self?
the only certainty is that the world keeps changing—so be sure to evolve with it. never stop learning, never stop being curious, but also never stop being true to yourself and your values.
uber
at uber, we are committed to creating a workplace where every person thrives. we believe that great minds don’t think alike. this is one of our cultural values. a huge part of this is building a diverse team in our amsterdam site, which serves as our emea hq. with almost 80 nationalities represented, we already know the value of different experiences and perspectives. this is no truer than in our tech teams, where we build solutions that support earners, riders and eaters alike. our partnership with equals in amsterdam highlights just some of our amazing talent and gives you a glimpse of what it is like to work at uber.