Akbar Jiwani

About Akbar Jiwani

I am a visionary Senior Executive specializing in Software Engineering, Data Sciences & Analytics, dedicated to driving digital transformation and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance business value. With a rich background in FinTech, product management, DevOps, and MLOps, I excel in bridging the gap between technical complexity and business strategy. My expertise spans strategic planning, business analysis, mortgage securitization, and enterprise product architecture. I am passionate about leveraging my educational background (MS, MBA & CFA[L1]) and profound understanding of financial instruments to inform strategic decisions. I thrive on cultivating innovation, fostering team development, and optimizing processes, all while embracing new technologiesLet\'s connect to explore collaborative opportunities in driving transformative change and innovation

Experience

1. VP of Software Engineering & IT Operations, Data & Analytics

   Radian

   Jan 2019 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   I lead a team of engineers and IT professionals, applying analytics & data sciences in mortgage industry. Developed a groundbreaking AI product, developed software that forecasts future cashflows for mortgage-backed securities, collaborated with industry experts, and guide technical product objectives. Key role in senior leadership, shaping software, data science, IT infrastructure, and security practices. Encourage best practices adoption across departments.

Education

• George Mason University

  MS in Data Analytics Engineering, Financial Engineering

  2019 — 2020

• The Institute of Education, Dublin, Ireland

  Irish Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate

  1995 — 1997

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  MS, Computer Science

  2005 — 2007

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  MBA, Information Technology, Finance

  2003 — 2005

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  B.S, Information Management, Finance

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Asp.net
• Web Development
• Oauth 2.0
• Javascript
• Uml
• Ssis
• Ssrs
• Predictive Analytics
• Wcf
• Odata
• Business Intelligence
• Asp.net Ajax
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Database Design
• Enterprise Architecture
• Biztalk
• Software Project Management
• Asp.net Mvc
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Linq
• Data Modeling
• R Programming
• Web Services
• Software Architectural Design
• Software Development
• Agile Project Management
• Data Warehousing
• Web Services Api
• C#
• .net
• Volunteer Management
• Statistica
• Requirements Gathering and Analysis
• Oracle
• Vb.net
• Solution Architecture
• Pmp