Afshin (AJ) Sharifi

Afshin (AJ) Sharifi has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and responsibilities in various companies. In their current role as the Director of Professional Services at Subject7, they are responsible for leading the professional service division, managing and promoting professional services provided by the teams, improving existing processes, overseeing project implementation, executing process improvements, and establishing strategic plans.

Prior to their current position, Afshin worked as a Program Manager at RELI Group, Inc. where they managed all aspects of the MIDCAP management project, interfaced with clients and project stakeholders, collected and delivered business requirements, and led teams to meet and exceed project objectives.

At Subject7, they served as a Senior Technical Lead, supporting Grant solutions testing for HHS Grant Management and coordinating activities and changes with operations, DBA, and scrum teams.

During their tenure at Booz Allen Hamilton, Afshin held the position of Senior Lead Technologist, managing cybersecurity initiatives, reviewing deliverables, leading technical projects and staff, and supporting data analytics teams in defining data needs.

Afshin (AJ) also worked as a Senior Project Manager at Genova Technologies, where they received renewal for all managed contracts by increasing quality and efficiency, solving problems, and building strong relationships with clients and project teams.

As the Vice President (Technology & Operations) at Signature Consulting Group, Afshin managed the HITECH Audit support project, defined audit and data strategies, developed corporate policies, and managed and delivered technical and business proposals.

At Select Computing Inc., they served as a Program Manager, overseeing support teams for Oracle production and reporting systems, planning and scheduling support for over 80 applications, and reviewing client deliverables.

As the Deputy Program Manager at Paragon Technologies Group, Afshin managed contracts, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for task orders, developed task breakdowns, documented measurements, and strategized resource allocation.

Earlier in their career, they worked as a Consultant at Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and as a Technical Project Manager at Modis Inc. @ Arbitron, where they managed teams, enforced ASDLC and CMMI processes, expedited product delivery, and developed testing strategies.

Overall, Afshin (AJ) Sharifi has gained extensive experience in project and program management, technical leadership, QA and testing, cybersecurity, and client relationship management throughout their career.

From 1994 to 1997, Afshin (AJ) Sharifi pursued their Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer System Management, specializing in Security and Database, at the University of Maryland Global Campus.