Akbar Jiwani

Akbar Jiwani has a strong background in software engineering and IT operations. Akbar currently serves as the VP of Software Engineering & IT Operations, Data & Analytics at Radian where they lead a team and develops AI products for the mortgage industry. Prior to that, Akbar worked as a Director of Software Engineering & IT Operations at Five Bridges Advisors and as a Software Development Architect at Network for Good, where they implemented data analytics processes and redesigned the donation processing API. Akbar also founded their own company, Zeustec, where they developed customized software solutions. Akbar has held various technical roles, including Senior/Lead Software Developer at Western Union Business Solutions, Senior Consultant at CTS, Inc., and IT Consultant at UAB Health System. Akbar also volunteered as an IT Consultant/Developer at Aga Khan Council for USA and worked as a Software Engineer at elixir international.

Akbar Jiwani completed their education history as follows:

- From 2019 to 2020, they attended George Mason University and obtained an MS in Data Analytics Engineering with a focus on Financial Engineering.

- From 2005 to 2007, they studied at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received an MS degree in Computer Science.

- From 2003 to 2005, they pursued an MBA at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a specialization in Information Technology and Finance.

- From 2001 to 2003, they earned a B.S degree in Information Management and Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

- In 1995 to 1997, they completed their Irish Leaving Certificate at The Institute of Education in Dublin, Ireland.

Additionally, Akbar Jiwani has obtained several certifications, including:

- Passed Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 Exam from CFA Institute in 2015.

- Graduate Certificate in Data Sciences from the University of California, Irvine in 2014.

- MCPD (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer) .Net 4.0 Web Developer certification from Microsoft in 2012.

- MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) .Net 4.0 Web Developer certification from Microsoft in 2011.

- MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer) certification from Microsoft in 2005.

- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI in 2005.