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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💼 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
- malomatiaCurrentOct 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
- Chief Technology Officer, Smart CityCurrentOct 2025–Present
- Apr 2017–Sep 2025· 8 yrs 5 mos
- CTO - Consumer & Retail IndustryFeb 2025–Sep 2025
- CTO - Healthcare IndustryFeb 2024–2025
- Chief Technologist - Consumer & Retail Industry2022–2024
- Chief Technologist - Financial Services IndustrySep 2020–Dec 2021
- Chief Technologist - Energy & Utility IndustryDec 2018–Aug 2020
- Chief Architect, Software DevelopmentApr 2017–Nov 2018
- Jul 2011–Mar 2017· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Advisor Solution Architect2015–Mar 2017
- Senior IT Solution ArchitectJul 2011–Dec 2014
- Feb 2005–Apr 2011· 6 yrs 2 mos
- Lead Architect / IT ArchitectFeb 2007–Apr 2011
- Specialist, Information TechnologyFeb 2005–2007
- Dec 2003–2005· 1 yr 1 mo
- Managing Partner, Business OperationsDec 2003–2005
- Jun 2000–Nov 2003· 3 yrs 5 mos
- Office Automation Engineer / Infrastructure ConsultantJun 2000–Nov 2003
- 1997–May 2000· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Customer Support Engineer / Network Engineer1997–May 2000
- Jul 1992–Dec 1996· 4 yrs 5 mos
- Early ExperienceJul 1992–Dec 1996
- Dec 1991–Feb 1992· 2 mos
- Trainee, ProjectDec 1991–Feb 1992