Aref Erfani

Aref Erfani is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and data analytics. Currently serving as Senior Program Manager for Data & Analytics at DC Water since September 2017, Aref has developed an Enterprise Data Strategy that enhances operational efficiency and IT modernization. Prior to this role, Aref was a Senior Technical Program Manager and Scrum Master at Buildit, focusing on Agile transformations, and held various consulting roles at AMERIMATICS, delivering enterprise-level projects and managing cross-functional teams. Aref also contributed as Senior Director of Software Engineering at Logictier, Inc., overseeing the development of enterprise systems, and as Director of Product Engineering at DataZen, where Aref established high-performance development teams. Aref holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.