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Hi, I’m Ali Imran Zaidi. I bring decades of experience at the intersection of storytelling, marketing and technology to help organizations punch above their weight. I partner with startups and established brands to build websites, develop marketing strategies, and craft compelling narratives across TV, film, audio, and games. I work as a contractor and writer, leading complex tech projects and serving as a trusted advisor from C-level to individual contributors.…Hi, I’m Ali Imran Zaidi. I bring decades of experience at the intersection of storytelling, marketing and technology to help organizations punch above their weight. I partner with startups and established brands to build websites, develop marketing strategies, and craft compelling narratives across TV, film, audio, and games. I work as a contractor and writer, leading complex tech projects and serving as a trusted advisor from C-level to individual contributors.

Ali Imran Zaidi

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Hi, I’m Ali Imran Zaidi. I bring decades of experience at the intersection of storytelling, marketing and technology to help organizations punch above their weight. I partner with startups and established brands to build websites, develop marketing strategies, and craft compelling narratives across TV, film, audio, and games. I work as a contractor and writer, leading complex tech projects and serving as a trusted advisor from C-level to individual contributors.…Hi, I’m Ali Imran Zaidi. I bring decades of experience at the intersection of storytelling, marketing and technology to help organizations punch above their weight. I partner with startups and established brands to build websites, develop marketing strategies, and craft compelling narratives across TV, film, audio, and games. I work as a contractor and writer, leading complex tech projects and serving as a trusted advisor from C-level to individual contributors.

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Hi, I’m Ali Imran Zaidi. I bring decades of experience at the intersection of storytelling, marketing and technology to help organizations punch above their weight.

I partner with startups and established brands to build websites, develop marketing strategies, and craft compelling narratives across TV, film, audio, and games. I work as a contractor and writer, leading complex tech projects and serving as a trusted advisor from C-level to individual contributors.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Contractor (Marketing, Technology and Content Consultancy) at Self-employed / Independent Contractor

January 1, 2019 - Present

Leverages 20+ years experience in tech, marketing and writing for clients on contract & retainer. Produces websites, marketing strategies and copy content to maximize budgets with add-on value. Manages complex technology projects for startups and established corporations. Functions as an add-on, parachute-in solutions provider, educator, confidante, from C-level down.

Writer & Storyteller

January 1, 2019 - Present

TV, feature, audio and game writer of drama, thrillers, sci-fi and crime. Developing a TV series with Ley Line Entertainment. Developed an audio series alongside Hillman Grad Productions, with Janina Gavankar and Hasan Minhaj attached to co-produce and star. Inaugural fellow, Riz Ahmed's Pillars Fund Artist Fellowship sponsored by Disney, Amazon and Netflix. 2022 Black List Feature Lab alum. 2025 Stowe Story Labs $50k Production Grant winner.

Web Marketing Director / Information Architect at Knight Agency

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2019

Created and produced interactive material to support marketing and brand strategies. Guided and implemented diverse user experiences. Operated at C-level to bolster project alignment and solidify partnerships. Executed marketing via online, offline, social, etc. Evaluated, recommended and engaged technology partners and vendors. Remained practical, effective and impact-focused in an industry of dreamers. Engaged with diverse brands such as Starwood Hotels, The Kessler Collection (Grand Bohemian), Marriott, Mastercard, Lennar, AAA, Baker & Taylor, Cable & Wireless, Florida Hospital, Blackboard.

Technical Communications Manager at B Aport Technologies

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Built a communications department at the startup level and led it through explosive growth. Guided Product Managers in developing ideas into Engineering-ready functional requirements. Managed a team of writer-developers to support documentation, web development and help. Developed consumer-facing marketing strategies for a high-technology service.

Technical Writer at Phoenix International

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Crafted user manuals for undocumented or under-documented financial software applications. Developed new strategies in documentation to overcome legacy pitfalls. Designed new styles and standards to bridge the gap between print and online documentation.

Production Editor / Web Developer at International Publishing Co. of America

January 1, 1998 - Present

Produced three trade publications for the travel and foodservice industries. Created and managed all online promotions for an annual trade show. Developed strategies for and launched the creation of an extensive commercial website.