Arif Maskatia

Arif Maskatia has extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as an Advisory Board Member and Interim CTO at TheXchange since November 2018, focusing on leveraging Blockchain technology to empower individuals. Previously, Arif was the Chief Technology Officer at Acer from 1995 to 2013, where leadership in mobile advanced product R&D helped elevate the brand to the third position globally in the notebook market. Arif’s career also includes key roles at Zenith Data Systems, Poqet Computers, Phoenix Technologies, ITT (ALCATEL), ICOT Corporation, and Control Systems Industries, with a strong emphasis on product development and engineering. Arif holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Cornell University, along with an Associate of Science from Mohawk Valley Community College.