Akbar Shareef

Akbar Shareef is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software engineering and application development, currently serving as Director of Software Engineering at Global Payments Inc. since February 2025. Previously, Akbar held senior roles at Russell Investments, Scorpion, Dealer Specialties, and Visix, Inc., demonstrating a strong track record in technical development and project leadership. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from Georgia Institute of Technology, along with a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.