Saif Islam

About Saif Islam

20+ years of experience in software product delivery and transformation, including 15 years in leadership roles across leading technology companies such as IBM, CA Technologies, Thoughtworks, Experian, and LexisNexis. Proven track record of leading large-scale software delivery transformations and driving organizational change to accelerate business outcomes and growth. Expertise spans Gen AI, Agentic AI, Agile Operating Model, DevOps, Cloud, and technology implementation for global, cross-functional teams. GenAI & Agentic AI Product Delivery: Lead end-to-end delivery of GenAI and Agentic AI products—from strategy and use-case prioritization to architecture, governance, and enterprise-scale deployment—bridging AI vision with measurable business outcomes. Drive enterprise AI adoption and transformation initiatives, with hands-on experience in modern AI tooling and agentic frameworks including Replit, Lovable, n8n, Zapier, CrewAI, and LangGraph.Software Delivery Transformation (Agile, DevOps, Cloud): Led large-scale Agile and software delivery transformations across hundreds of teams, implementing modern engineering practices and scalable operating models.Transformational Change Leadership: Developed and deployed a transformation framework based on Kotter’s Change Management Model, enabling successful people, culture, and organizational change. Cross-functional leadership: Expert in building high-performance global teams, fostering collaboration, and driving successful execution across organizational boundaries. Executive Advisory: Trusted advisor to C-level executives, facilitating strategic visioning, program roadmaps, and the realization of transformation goals.

Experience

1. Agentic Ai Product Delivery Leader

   LexisNexis

   Dec 2025 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

   Lead end-to-end delivery of GenAI and Agentic AI products—from strategy and use-case prioritization to architecture, governance, and enterprise-scale deployment—bridging AI vision with measurable business outcomes. Drive enterprise AI adoption and transformation initiatives, with hands-on experience in modern AI tooling and agentic frameworks

Education

• University of St. Thomas

  MS, Software Engineering

• Winona State University

  BS, Computer Science

• University of Helsinki

  Computer Science

Skills

• Consulting
• IT Service Management
• Uml
• Business Process Management
• Software Design
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Data Warehousing
• Business Transformation
• Professional Services
• Testing
• Sharepoint
• Soa
• Information Technology
• Java
• Agile Coach
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Software Engineering
• Program Management
• System Architecture
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Enterprise Software
• Agile Methodologies
• Project Management
• Saas
• Architecture
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Process Design
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Pmo
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process