Sameer Samat is an Indian-origin technology executive and entrepreneur, currently serving as President of the Android Ecosystem at Google, where he oversees the Android platform, Google Play, Wear OS, Android Automotive, Android TV, and Android XR/AR initiatives[1][2]. His leadership spans products used by over three billion people worldwide, making Android the most widely used mobile operating system globally[4]. Samat’s career is marked by a blend of entrepreneurial risk-taking and strategic product management at some of the world’s most influential tech companies[1][3]. Samat earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, in 2000[1][2][4]. Early in his career, he co-founded Mohomine, a machine-learning startup during the dot-com boom, which was later acquired by Kofax; he then held executive roles at Kofax as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Products[1][4]. His journey to Google began unconventionally—while running Mohomine, he sent a late-night email to Google co-founder Sergey Brin seeking advice, which led to an immediate job offer and a formative mentorship relationship[3][8]. Although he did not join Google at that time, this interaction set the stage for his later career. In 2008, Samat joined Google as a Product Management Director, eventually leading major businesses such as Google Shopping, Google Express, Trusted Stores, Merchant Center, and Channel Intelligence[1][2]. After a brief stint as President at Jawbone in 2015, he returned to Google in 2016 as Vice President and General Manager of the Android Ecosystem[1][2]. In April 2024, he was promoted to President of the Android Ecosystem, a role in which he announced the unification of Android and ChromeOS into a single, evolved operating system—a significant strategic shift for Google’s computing platforms[1]. Samat is recognized for his bold decision-making and advocacy for accessible, innovative technology. He emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial spirit over extensive academic preparation, often citing his own experiences as evidence that taking risks and following passion can lead to impactful outcomes[3][4]. Under his leadership, Android continues to push boundaries in AI, with features like Circle to Search and Gemini, and is expanding into new areas such as extended reality (XR)[5]. Currently, Samat remains a central figure in shaping the future of mobile and computing platforms at Google, ensuring Android’s relevance in an increasingly AI-driven world[1][5]. His career reflects a commitment to making technology more accessible and empowering for users worldwide, while driving innovation at the intersection of software, hardware, and emerging technologies.