About- Dr. Rizwan Ahmed
Dr. Rizwan Ahmed is known as a passionate, solutions-focused professional with a comprehensive global background within the Information Technology, Information Security, and Cyber Security fields.
Dr. Rizwan is Chief Technology Officer at delaPlex. delaPlex is a global software development and business solutions provider. Dr. Rizwan has been part of delaPlex’s founding team which is driving force in growing the company from its inception in 2008. delaPlex now has multiple offices in US (Atlanta- global headquarter), UK (London), and India (Nagpur, Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore). Prior to delaPlex, Rizwan was part of multiple IT companies in India and abroad in various technology roles which involved serving global clients while developing many innovative software applications and solutions.
Dr. Rizwan brings over twenty two years of professional experience as a dynamic technology executive known for innovation and hands-on leadership. With a robust track record, he excels in directing the design, development, and program/project management of high-technology projects and solutions, all while driving continuous process improvement. His expertise spans engagements with numerous Fortune 100/1000 Enterprises, MSMEs, and pioneering technology startups across diverse industries including FinTech, Retail, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Broadcast, Hospitality, EdTech, Energy and other industries.
Dr. Rizwan also works as “Independent Consultant for Cyber Security and Digital and Mobile Forensic Investigator” for various Private, Government and Law Enforcement Agencies in India and abroad.
Dr. Rizwan's contributions have garnered him recognition with 25+ Global Technology awards, highlighting his significant impact in the field.
As a seasoned speaker and evangelist, he has delighted audiences through over 475+ speaking engagements, earning invitations to prestigious National & International Conferences, Events, Panel Discussions, and Webinars in India and abroad.
Dr. Rizwan has been associated with many top institutes from across India in various roles. Dr Rizwan also acts as angel investor, advisor and mentor to many Start-ups.
Specialties: Pre-sales, P&L, Solutions Architect, Technical Architect, Product Strategy, Delivery & Project Management- Building & managing distributed teams, Agile Development, Operations, Mobile Application Development, Multi-tenant Cloud Native SaaS Enterprise Software, LAMP, Java & MS Technology stacks, AI/ML/DL/GenAI, Cloud (Amazon AWS, Azure GCP, Hybrid Cloud), RPA, BI & Analytics (PowerBI, Tableau, Altryx, AWS QuickSight), Data Science (Data Engineering, Data Modernization, Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics, DataOps), IoT, Blockchain, InfoSec, Mobile & Digital Forensics etc.
Areas of Expertise
Strategy and Management: Pre-sales, P&L, Solutions Architecture, Technical Architecture, Product Development Life Cycle (strategy, design, build, deploy, improve), Team-based Project Management (assess, resource planning/allocation, deploy, manage, evaluate, adjust), Agile Development, Operations Strategy and Solutions, Web/Mobile App Development
IT/Software: Multi-tenant Cloud Native SaaS Enterprise Software, LAMP, Java & MS technology stacks, AI & ML, Cloud (Amazon AWS, Azure GCP, Hybrid Cloud), RPA, BI & Analytics (PowerBI, Tableau, Altryx, AWS QuickSight)
Business Services: Data Science (data engineering, data modernization, predictive/prescriptive analytics, data ops), Salesforce, IoT, Blockchain, InfoSec, Mobile & Digital Forensics
Key Strengths
Leadership of High-Performance Global Teams: Proficient in building and leading high-performance global software and digital engineering teams comprising 100+ resources, driving collaboration and achieving exceptional results.
Passion for Meaningful Tech Solutions: Demonstrated passion for leveraging technology to develop meaningful solutions to complex business problems, fostering innovation and driving business growth.
Cultivating Innovative Work Culture: Proven track record of creating dynamic work cultures that prioritize innovation, learnability, respect, trust, and happiness, resulting in motivated teams and successful outcomes.
Program/Project Management: Deep experience in Program/Project Management, utilizing methodologies such as SAFe, Agile/Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches to guide businesses through transitions to Agile and predictable SDLC processes.
Strategic Product Road Mapping: Skilled in building extensive and robust product roadmaps that align with business objectives and drive product development initiatives forward.
Parallel Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring quality deliverables in each project, maintaining focus on achieving business goals.
Effective Team Building: Proficient in building diverse, cross-functional teams from various departments, partners, customers, and personalities, fostering collaboration and incorporating multiple viewpoints to enhance the end product.
Customer Satisfaction and Operational Efficiency: Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and enhancing the efficiency of engineering organizations through strategic planning and execution.
Cloud Architecture: Extensive experience in building and architecting cloud-native, multi-tenant, highly scalable, and distributed systems, leveraging cloud technologies to drive innovation and scalability.
Information Security and Compliance: Strong background in the Information Security (IS) domain, including internal controls, audit, and compliance, with expertise in cybersecurity, digital and mobile forensics, and HIPAA compliance.
Dr. Rizwan has been involved in various social activities in the areas of education, health, community upliftment, social justice and social entrepreneurship. He volunteers for Nagpur First Foundation and many other causes, social organizations and NGO’s from India and abroad.
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Chief Technology Officer
Past President of Technology/VP of Technology
ACM, Association for Computing Machinery
Distinguished Speaker of the ACM
MRI Limited (UAE/UK)
Head (Research and Development)
VedanTech Software Pvt. Ltd.
Developer and R&D Engineer
Nagpur University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)- Computer Science and Engineering
Nagpur University
Master of Technology (M. Tech.)- Computer Science and Engineering- First Class
Amravati University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)- Computer Science and Engineering- First Class with Distinction (University Topper)