Vazi Okhandiar
VP of Product Engineering | 30+ Years in Tech | Leading AI Innovation & Modernization | Passionate About Building the Future Through Ethical AI
- Role
- Vice President of Engineering at Mlogica
- Location
- Orange, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vazi Okhandiar
I am a highly accomplished technology leader with over 30 years of experience managing complex software development projects, with deep expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, big data management, and IT innovation. My career spans multiple industries—including Telecom, Manufacturing, Entertainment, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Education—where I have consistently led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and business-aligned technology solutions.Throughout my career, I have held senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies such as Electronic Data Systems (EDS/HP) and Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), where I served as a lead technologist driving enterprise transformation initiatives. In academia, I served as Head of the Computer Science Department at National University, where I spearheaded the development of advanced academic programs in emerging technologies.My work has been recognized with several awards for excellence, including Excellence in Development for Mitsubishi’s Electronic Billing System and for the Product Data Management System at EDS.I hold a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), an Executive MBA, and a Master’s in Computer Science, along with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from renowned institutions such as the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). I am also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI).My core specialties include- AI-driven application and data modernization - Automated migration of legacy and distributed systems to cloud-based platforms - Enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy - Cross-functional leadership and innovation enablementWith a unique blend of technical depth and strategic vision, I am passionate about driving transformative outcomes through innovation, automation, and scalable technology.
Experience
Vice President of Engineering
Jul 2022 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US
Manage the architecture, design, and development of tools for Big Data Analytics.
Education
Wharton Executive Education
Certificate: Leadership Program in AI and Analytics
St. Hillary;s School
O and A Levels, Mathematics and Computer Science
1978 — 1982
Walden University
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Information System Management
2018 — 2022
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
Executive MBA, Information Technology
1998 — 2000
Illinois Institute of Technology
Masters of Science, Computer Science
1986 — 1988
UC Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
1982 — 1986
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