Ali Akhtarzada

Ali Akhtarzada is a self-taught and experienced product development professional with a diverse background spanning over 15 years in graphics, design, journalism, programming, and entrepreneurship.

He is continuously engaged in creating products, fostering a strong product culture, exploring innovative methods, and aiming to develop exceptional product stacks.

Ali's passion revolves around overcoming challenges, generating practical solutions, enriching his development environment, and positively impacting the world around him.

His expertise includes infrastructure tooling, programming languages like JavaScript, C++, and Swift, UX design, game development, software engineering, adaptive media, IoT, and more.

Throughout his career, Ali has held various roles such as CTO and co-founder at Thursday, as well as positions at organizations like Schibsted Media Group, Telenor Digital, and Nokia Qt.

His educational background includes studying Biology, Software Engineering, Hotel Management, and Computer Science at institutions like Naseem International School, Bahria University, Gulf College, and The University of Auckland.

In addition to professional roles, he has also been involved in volunteering and has a strong affinity for open-source work and collaborative projects.

Ali Akhtarzada's diverse skill set, combined with his hands-on experience in different industries, positions him as a versatile and accomplished professional with a deep passion for creating impactful applications and contributing to the tech community.