Anand Safi
Global Director of Engineering - Data & AI/ML Solutions, Head of Data Engineering at Zinnia

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Bio
Over 14 years of experience in the field of Software Engineering & Data - as an Engineering Leader, People Manager & Software Engineer
Highlights:
- Worked at Organizations from 50 - 5000+ employee count in cloud native Enterprise SaaS, GovTech, e-Commerce, AdTech, TravelTech, InsureTech and Startup environments
- Co-authored 4 published industry patents
- Empathetic, incisive, mentorship focused leadership
- Building a Data-driven practice to address current and future business strategy decisions+execution
- Passionate about building trust, establish world-class culture, and sustainable high-performance teams
- Impeccable track record delivering value to customers and attaining business objectives with OKRs, KPIs, Strategic Planning, Effective execution
- Distinguished Mentor for First Round Fast Track, MentorCruise, ADPList, Practica and Technical Advisor for Stay22. Served as Club President for Toastmasters
- Focused on DEI, ERGs and diverse hiring and employee retention
- Interest in environmental, technology, and societal causes. Served as a Board Member in past for Dansii, Waterlution, and JCI
- 25+ Podcast appearances and guest author focused on Leadership, Team Building, Career Growth, Personal Branding
- 85+ Linkedin recommendations around my deep commitment and success across various roles/industries
Accolades:
1. 10x Manager of the Year Award Winner 2022
2. IAOTP Top Engineering Director 2023
3. CREA Leader of the Year - Global Award Winner
Highlights:
- Worked at Organizations from 50 - 5000+ employee count in cloud native Enterprise SaaS, GovTech, e-Commerce, AdTech, TravelTech, InsureTech and Startup environments
- Co-authored 4 published industry patents
- Empathetic, incisive, mentorship focused leadership
- Building a Data-driven practice to address current and future business strategy decisions+execution
- Passionate about building trust, establish world-class culture, and sustainable high-performance teams
- Impeccable track record delivering value to customers and attaining business objectives with OKRs, KPIs, Strategic Planning, Effective execution
- Distinguished Mentor for First Round Fast Track, MentorCruise, ADPList, Practica and Technical Advisor for Stay22. Served as Club President for Toastmasters
- Focused on DEI, ERGs and diverse hiring and employee retention
- Interest in environmental, technology, and societal causes. Served as a Board Member in past for Dansii, Waterlution, and JCI
- 25+ Podcast appearances and guest author focused on Leadership, Team Building, Career Growth, Personal Branding
- 85+ Linkedin recommendations around my deep commitment and success across various roles/industries
Accolades:
1. 10x Manager of the Year Award Winner 2022
2. IAOTP Top Engineering Director 2023
3. CREA Leader of the Year - Global Award Winner
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