Irfan Azim Saherwardi

Irfan Azim Saherwardi

AI Thought Leader | Speaker, Moderator & Mentor | Award-winning Innovation Leader (2023) | DXC Honored Technologist (2021) | Fellow - Institute of Engineers India (ieindia.org)(2012) | IBM Accredited IT Architect (2010)

malomatia•Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Experience34+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

💼 About MeI am Visionary Technologist operating at the intersection of business strategy, innovation, and large-scale digital transformation. I partner with executive leadership to reimagine enterprises—leveraging AI, cloud, and modern engineering to drive competitive advantage, resilience, and sustained growth.With over 30 years of global experience, I have led complex transformation programs across banking, healthcare, retail, energy, and government sectors—consistently delivering measurable impact in revenue growth, cost optimization, and customer experience. My strength lies in translating bold vision into executable strategy and scalable outcomes.🏆 Recognitions & Credentials• DXC Premio Award for Innovation• DXC Honored Technologist• IBM Accredited IT Architect• Fellow – The Institution of Engineers (India)🔹 Strategic Focus Areas• Enterprise AI & GenAI adoption at scale• Digital core modernization and platform engineering• Cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud strategy (AWS, Azure, GCP)• Operating model transformation (CCoE, AIOps, DevOps, FinOps)• Enterprise architecture, governance, and value realization• Innovation ecosystems and next-generation technology adoption🔹 Leadership Edge• Architecting enterprise-wide transformation aligned to business value• Influencing boards and C-suite to drive strategic technology decisions• Building and scaling high-performance global teams• Creating repeatable frameworks that accelerate innovation and execution• Converting complex challenges into clear, outcome-driven roadmaps🔹 Professional Identity• CTO shaping future-ready, AI-driven enterprises• Transformation leader delivering exponential business impact• Trusted advisor to executives on technology strategy and innovation• Proven record of enhancing NPS score from -20 to 100 for multiple client in technologist rolesI don’t just lead technology—I redefine how organizations compete, scale, and innovate in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • malomatiaCurrent
    Oct 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Chief Technology Officer, Smart CityCurrent
      Oct 2025–Present
  • Apr 2017–Sep 2025· 8 yrs 5 mos
    • CTO - Consumer & Retail Industry
      Feb 2025–Sep 2025
    • CTO - Healthcare Industry
      Feb 2024–2025
    • Chief Technologist - Consumer & Retail Industry
      2022–2024
    • Chief Technologist - Financial Services Industry
      Sep 2020–Dec 2021
    • Chief Technologist - Energy & Utility Industry
      Dec 2018–Aug 2020
    • Chief Architect, Software Development
      Apr 2017–Nov 2018
  • Jul 2011–Mar 2017· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Advisor Solution Architect
      2015–Mar 2017
    • Senior IT Solution Architect
      Jul 2011–Dec 2014
  • Feb 2005–Apr 2011· 6 yrs 2 mos
    • Lead Architect / IT Architect
      Feb 2007–Apr 2011
    • Specialist, Information Technology
      Feb 2005–2007
  • Dec 2003–2005· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Managing Partner, Business Operations
      Dec 2003–2005
  • Jun 2000–Nov 2003· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Office Automation Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant
      Jun 2000–Nov 2003
  • 1997–May 2000· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Customer Support Engineer / Network Engineer
      1997–May 2000
  • Jul 1992–Dec 1996· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • Early Experience
      Jul 1992–Dec 1996
    • Trainee, Project
      Dec 1991–Feb 1992

Education

B.E.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

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Information SecurityNetwork SecurityProject PlanningIT Business StrategyBusiness AnalysisProgram ManagementOpen InnovationAnalytical SkillsEnergy IndustryTechnical ArchitectureIT TransformationStrategic ThinkingData ArchitectureBanking industryMachine LearningSoft SkillsGenerative AIEnterprise IT StrategyConsumer & Retail IndustryHealth Care Industry