Farooq Ali

Global Technical leadership for teams, products, projects, Innovations, and technologies

Farooq Ali is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in building, managing, and coaching teams for startups and enterprises, overseeing the strategy, vision, and execution of products from conception to successful launch.

With a strong enthusiasm for technology, Farooq thrives on tackling new challenges and pioneering advancements in various technical domains such as cloud computing, open source software, operating systems, databases, networking, programming, UX, AI (NLP), and data sciences.

Farooq's expertise spans across a wide range of technical areas including infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Docker), automation tools (Terraform, Ansible), telecommunications (Mobile, IMS, RCS), healthcare IT (HIT, HIPAA), messaging/communications (Email, WebRTC, RCS), and a variety of operating systems, development tools, and data technologies.

Certified in multiple AWS specialties and Scrum methodologies, Farooq possesses a solid track record of startup and enterprise success, technical leadership, solution architecture design, innovation, team management, cost savings, sales growth, and product introductions in both domestic and international markets.

Holding a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire, Farooq has held prominent roles such as Chief Innovation Officer, VP Products, CTO, and various leadership positions at reputable organizations like AGNITY Healthcare, Synchronoss Technologies, and Openwave Messaging.

Throughout his career, Farooq has received industry recognition, awards for innovation, and has excelled in driving partnership strategies, customer engagements, and new product development within agile environments.

Skilled in senior solution architecture, engineering leadership, product management, and innovation labs leadership, Farooq combines technical prowess with hands-on leadership, communication excellence, and a customer-centric approach to deliver successful SaaS cloud offerings and drive business growth.

Farooq Ali's diverse background, extensive experience, and proven track record make him a sought-after professional in the realms of technology innovation, leadership, and product development.