Ali Shahriyari

Ali Shahriyari is a seasoned technology professional with over 25 years of experience in the software development industry.1 He is currently the CTO & Co-Founder of Reality Defender, a company focused on protecting against the misuse of deepfakes and generative AI.12

Career Highlights

The AI Foundation: From January 2019 to July 2021, Shahriyari served as the Director of Product at The AI Foundation.1 In this role, he:

• Led the team in building the "AI-Native Human Platform"
• Acted as the mobile tech lead for the Digital Deepak app, an iOS and Android application featuring interactive guidance from Deepak Chopra1

Originate: Shahriyari held leadership positions at Originate from 2007 to 2017, including:

• Vice President (2014-2017): Collaborated with Fortune 500 partners on complex software systems1
• Director/Senior Software Engineer (2007-2014): Contributed to the company's growth as a developer1

Other Notable Roles:

• Co-founder of Thrive, a high-end women's fashion company (2006-2012)1
• Software Engineer/Consultant for various organizations, including UBmatrix and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)1
• Software Engineer and Faculty at UCLA (1998-2001)1

Education and Skills

• BS & Masters in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (1995-2001)1
• Proficient in multiple programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, .NET, ActionScript, PHP, and Objective-C1
• Experienced in 3D software development using C/C++1

Current Focus

As the CTO & Co-Founder of Reality Defender since August 2021, Shahriyari is dedicated to developing solutions that protect against the misuse of deepfakes and generative AI technologies.13 His extensive background in software development and leadership positions him well to address the challenges in this emerging field.