Afshar Sanam

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Technology and engineering leader with over 20 years of international experience leading complex software development, digital transformation, and platform initiatives. Proven expertise in building and leading global engineering teams, shaping technology strategy, and delivering innovative solutions across software, data, AI, and digital platforms. I combine deep technical expertise with strategic and commercial insight to help organizations solve complex problems, improve operations, and create sustainable impact.

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In my current role at Autodesk, I lead engineering across partner-facing platforms and services, with experience spanning distributed systems, APIs and integrations, cloud platforms, data and analytics, AI/ML, secure platform engineering, and enterprise applications. My technical experience includes technologies and platforms such as AWS, Java/J2EE, Node.js, Python, R, data platforms, API platforms, event-driven architectures, and modern data and AI solutions. Earlier in my career, I worked with organizations including Walmart Labs, GE, Philips, and Sabre.

My academic and professional education spans computer science, software systems, business leadership, data analytics, and technology strategy. I hold a BE in Computer Science, an MS in Software Systems, an Executive MBA in Strategy, Marketing and General Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Data Analytics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and have completed the Chief Technology Officer Program from MIT. People value working with me for my ability to bring clarity to complex problems, connect strategy with execution, listen to different perspectives, and create collaborative, high-accountability environments. I enjoy mentoring others and applying my technology and leadership experience to meaningful challenges with practical and sustainable outcomes.