Jamil Farshchi — CTO
I’ve spent my career proving that technology done right is the ultimate force‑multiplier for growth, innovation, and trust. From leading Equifax’s end‑to‑end cloud transformation (90% of revenue now flows through our next‑gen data fabric) to pioneering one of the world’s first enterprise‑wide passwordless deployments (shutting down the #1 breach vector), I’ve helped turned bold ideas into measurable impact: $90 M in annual savings, releasing over 100+ new products in ’24, record‑breaking stability, infusing AI everywhere, and a step‑function jump in customer confidence. Today, as Chief Technology Officer, I focus on: • AI & Automation: Embedding generative AI at every layer of the stack to cut cycle times, sharpen fraud detection, and deliver 1:1 experiences, securely. • Data & Analytics: Turning billions of data points into predictive insight, because the smallest details have the biggest consequences. • Trust by Design: Making security, privacy, and resilience visible features that differentiate products and businesses, not drag them down. • Strategy & Governance: Serving board leader at UKG and as a Strategic Advisor to the FBI, shaping strategy and policy that position us all to win. • People‑Powered Innovation: Building high‑velocity, low‑friction cultures where every hire is accretive and transformation equals reinvention. *How I Lead* I grew up in rural Iowa, putting together my first computer with hand‑me‑down parts, and then taught myself to code. I’ve never lost that builder’s mindset. My philosophy is simple: Say it, then do it. Credibility compounds. • Out‑work and out‑learn. Discipline beats headlines. • Make everyone around you better. Leadership is a force multiplier. • Deal with the world as it is, then improve it. Pragmatic optimism wins. • Enjoy the ride. *What I Share Here* Expect plain‑spoken insights on AI adoption & innovation, cloud strategy, data products, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and authentic leadership. If you’re building technology that has to scale, secure itself, and make it easy for users, I’m happy to compare notes. 👉 Let’s connect if you’re curious about turning legacy complexity into innovation velocity, or if you simply enjoy candid conversations about where AI, cloud, and trust intersect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Cybersecurity expert with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Experience: 25 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
Career Highlights
- Led cloud transformation generating $90M in annual savings.
- Pioneered enterprise-wide passwordless security deployment.
- Focused on AI and automation for enhanced user experiences.
Work Experience
Equifax
EVP, Chief Technology Officer (2 yrs 1 mo)
EVP and Chief Information Security Officer (6 yrs)
UKG
Member, Board of Directors (3 yrs)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Strategic Engagement Advisor (3 yrs 6 mos)
National Technology Security Coalition
Member, Board of Directors (5 yrs 8 mos)
Piedmont Park Conservancy
Member, Board of Directors (6 yrs 2 mos)
Georgia Institute of Technology Institute for Information Security & Privacy
Member, Board of Directors (5 yrs 7 mos)
The Home Depot
Chief Information Security Officer (2 yrs 10 mos)
Time Warner Inc.
Chief Information Security Officer (7 mos)
Visa
Vice President, Global Information Security (3 yrs)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Chief Information Security Officer (2 yrs 7 mos)
Sitel Corporation
Senior Director, Security and Compliance (1 yr)
NextWave Broadband
Director, Information Security (2 yrs)
NASA
Deputy Chief Information Assurance Officer (2 yrs)
Auditor (3 yrs)
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) at The Wharton School
P.L.D. at Harvard Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) at University of Oklahoma
