Zak Islam

Zak Islam is a dedicated leader with a passion for building high-performing teams focused on people and customers.

Throughout his career, Zak has emphasized enabling and developing leaders in various functions to exceed customer expectations.

With a strong background in areas such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), people management, application and data architecture, process automation, and systems integration, Zak brings a wealth of expertise to his roles.

He holds a B.Sc in Computer Science from Ryerson University and has held key positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Linktree, VP/Head of Engineering at Atlassian, and Head of Engineering for the Jira Platform at Atlassian, among others.

Zak's dedication to continuous learning is evident through his exploration of new technologies, leadership principles, and product management, drawing inspiration from respected authors like Jocko Willink and Simon Sinek.

He also devotes time to coaching startup leaders and refining their visions, demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation and customer obsession.

Zak's professional journey showcases a blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a profound focus on delivering value to customers through empowered teams and a culture of innovation.