Alireza Afshar Tehrani
Senior Software Engineering Manager @Staples Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Software Engineering Manager @Staples Canada
Richmond Hill, ON, CA
o Leading Staples.ca $1B ecommerce platform, internal development teams and external vendors, as well as cross team initiatives and programs, using Azure, Microservice, React, C#, Typescript, Data Dog, Splunk, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Shopify, Algolia. • Built and managed eight development teams in Canada and offshore (60+ members), including Managers, Leads, Devs, QAs, Dev-Ops, Architects• Led several Staples Canada strategic projects and delivered successfully, including Konek e-commerce payment platform integration as the first retail in Canada, Gift Card online redemption, in-house Check-out implementation, Quebec Law25 adoption, etc• Led entire ecommerce system modernization initiatives, including Personalization, CI/CD, SEO architecture, Loyalty Hub, Price Rule Engine, etc• Leading Staples Canada e-commerce tactical and strategic technology roadmaps with close collaboration with PMs, engineering managers, business partners and executives• Establishing and enhancing PMO in-take and agile processes • Leading multiple non-functional requirement portfolio epics and initiatives, including cost saving, operational excellence, security enhancement and performance improvement • Built and standardized several processes including release management, release checklist, interview technical assessment, CI/CD and branching strategy• Incorporated AI into day to day operations, including GitHub CoPilot and Chat Bot• Migrated, maintained and modernized a lot of orphan APIs, components and tools with obsolete or unsupported technologies.
EDUCATION
Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology
Master of Science (MSc), Artificial Intelligence
SKILLS
ABOUT ALIREZA AFSHAR TEHRANI
Innovator, Builder and Mentor: A Triple-A technology leader with 20+ years of spearheading software, cloud, and hardware initiatives, including the strategic adoption and implementation of AI/ML solutions to drive business growth and operational efficiency.• Visionary & AI-Driven Transformation Expert: Adept in crafting strategic roadmaps and leading digital transformations, including AI-powered software modernization and cloud migration initiatives that have reduced costs and accelerated innovation. Agile and Scrum Master Certified. • High-Performing Team Builder: Proven track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing engineering teams in large-scale environments, cultivating talent in software engineering, data science, and agile development.• Program & Project Delivery Leader: Demonstrated success in overseeing multi-project delivery and coaching teams, consistently delivering complex software programs on time and within budget. • AI & Data Practitioner: Hands-on experience in AI, data analysis, privacy and data governance.• Enterprise Architecture & Optimization Specialist: Proficient in enterprise, solution, and software architecture, including architecting scalable infrastructures, with a focus on performance optimization and robust cybersecurity practices.• Cloud & Modern Development Advocate: Expertise in modern software development, open-source technologies, web and smart applications, CI/CD, leveraging platforms like AWS and Azure for scalable cloud solutions, including AI services and microservice architecture.• Business Aligned Communicator: Effective negotiator and communicator, adept at liaising with cross-functional teams, executives, vendors, and clients, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value. • Strategic Sector Knowledge: Strong sector knowledge in finance, e-commerce, telecom, marketing, and legal, providing a deep understanding of industry-specific applications for AI and digital solutions.• Crisis Manager: Exceptional skills in emotional intelligence, risk analysis, issue prevention, crisis management, and process improvement.
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