Faisal Abid

CTO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada17 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 15 years of experience in AI and machine learning.
  • Expert in building scalable systems on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex AI-powered solutions.
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Skills

Core Skills

Technical LeadershipCloud ComputingMachine LearningSoftware Development

Other Skills

AndroidAngular 7ArchitectureAzureAzure Bot ServiceBigqueryMLBot FrameworkCSSCTODartData ArchitectsEngineering ManagementFlutterGenerative AIGit

About

Faisal has served as a Head of AI and CTO, developing cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions and architecting scalable systems on Google Cloud Platform that transform traditional industries. Throughout his career leading diverse engineering teams across e-commerce, fintech, and healthcare sectors, Faisal has consistently delivered complex AI-powered systems that solve real business challenges. His approach emphasizes building microservices architectures that can scale effectively while maintaining security and performance. He excels in guiding teams through the implementation of advanced technologies, ensuring they remain agile and adaptive in rapidly evolving technical landscapes. Through his 15 years of hands-on experience, Faisal builds high-performance technical teams that emphasize agile methodologies and continuous learning. He has established a track record of successful project deliveries and team development, fostering environments where innovation thrives. He regularly shares his technical expertise through speaking engagements and workshops, helping others understand the practical applications of emerging technologies like computer vision and natural language processing in solving real-world challenges.

Experience

Axl: human potential, ai superpowered

Innovator In Residence

Dec 2025Present · 3 mos

  • We are a venture studio building the next generation of human-centric AI-powered companies in Toronto.

Code for canada

Board Member

Sep 2025Present · 6 mos

  • Providing strategic insights on AI and Machine Learning

Bitstrapped

3 roles

Head of Artificial Intelligence & VP of Engineering

Promoted

Jun 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • I help our clients navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and ML, translating complex technologies into tangible business advantages.
Engineering ManagementTechnical LeadershipGenerative AICloud ComputingGo (Programming Language)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)+2

VP of Engineering

Apr 2022Sep 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • My focus remained on driving efficiency, maintaining our reputation for nimbleness, and upholding the highest standards of engineering quality in our cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and machine learning projects.
Cloud ComputingGo (Programming Language)

Chief Technology Officer

Oct 2019Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • My leadership and technical expertise contributed to unlocking over six-figure sales for our hands-on cloud consultancy. Growing the team from 3 people to 20, I focused on delivering efficient, nimble, and high-quality engineering solutions that provided meaningful business value to our clients.
Cloud ComputingGo (Programming Language)Flutter

Interstellar labs

Founder

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

  • Investing in startups. Building some too.

Brainstation

Lead Instructor - Web Development

Jan 2020Jan 2022 · 2 yrs

  • I help students learn the very best of web development and set them up for success in their new careers

Shopistry

AI

Nov 2019Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Future of ecommerce
Data ArchitectsCloud ComputingGo (Programming Language)

Eirene cremations

Co-Founder

Jun 2019Present · 6 yrs 9 mos · Toronto, Canada Area · Remote

  • Building the future of deathcare
CTOLarge Language Models (LLM)People ManagementCloud ComputingGo (Programming Language)Machine Learning+2

Zoom.ai

2 roles

Chief Technology Officer

Promoted

Jan 2018Mar 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • I lead the engineering efforts alongside the VP of engineering. My responsibilities include ensure our tech stack, machine learning infrastructure and NLP engine is stable, innovative and scalable.
  • Highlights:
  • I led and implemented the migration of a complex micro services architecture from Heroku to Kuberentes on Azure. With over 150 pods and 30+ services, the architecture helps Zoom.ai scale to meet customer demand.
  • I lead the the modernization of our front-end apps to Angular 7 and bringing the Zoom.ai chat to the browser as Outlook and Chrome extensions.
  • Implemented and worked alongside Microsoft Partner ecosystem to build one of the first bots for Skype, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business using Botframework (Now Azure Bot Service). Presented at Microsoft Build conference to talk about our experience.
Go (Programming Language)Technical Leadership

Senior Software Engineer

Sep 2016Jan 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • At Zoom.ai I work across the stack, from the NLP & Machine Learning engine to AngularJS/Node.js stack.
  • Founded in 2016, Zoom.ai grew out of the need to minimize the distractions at work from menial tasks that limit our productivity.
  • Our mission is to give everyone in the company their own assistant so that they can actually work on their job duties.
  • Our automated virtual assistant helps our customers offload menial tasks such as meeting scheduling, meeting preparedness, introductions and travel logistics.
  • At Zoom.ai, we are building the operating system for your workday.

Google

Independent Contractor

Sep 2015Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Contractor for Google. I work on multiple projects on a contract basis building tools, writing documentation or building apps & websites for Google or partners that Google works with.
Go (Programming Language)FlutterSoftware Development

League inc.

Software Architect

Oct 2014Sep 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • As part of the first engineering team at League, my responsibilities were to architect and develop various iterations of the Android app, as well as work closely with the iOS and Platform team.
  • League is on a mission to give everyone the power to act every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Dynamatik inc.

Founder

Nov 2012Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • We build user experiences for the web and mobile.
  • Along with a team of 4 we work on technologies such as iOS, Android, Angular.JS, Node.js, Backbone and Google Dart.
  • Check out our portfolio at http://pinterest.com/dynamatik/mobile-web-designs/

Kobo inc.

Senior Software Engineer (Android & iOS)

Mar 2012Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Liberty Village, Toronto Ontario

  • At Kobo my responsibilities have been in R&D, where I work on Android platform internals and externals.
  • I've worked on modifying the core Android OS, its system level services and features.
  • I've also worked on the consumer facing apps that run exclusively on the tablets such as a custom version of the Android Launcher, the Android Out of box experience, and various other user experience elements .
  • My experience with tablets include developing and launching 4 Android tablets from their inception to release.
  • These include
  • Kobo Arc,
  • Kobo Arc 7,
  • Kobo Arc HD
  • Kobo Arc 10 HD.
  • Recently, I've taken on the challenge of also working on the iOS team at Kobo and working on their iOS app.

Matchfuel inc.

Co-Founder

Oct 2009Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos · 69 Young Street

  • As the CTO of MatchFuel (formerly AndSpot) a Appstore and Game centre for Android, I have implemented the entire technology stack, from the highly scalable infrastructure and architecture to the Android client (using Nginx, ColdFusion and Java among other technologies).
  • MatchFuel was in the Extreme University incubator program.
  • Examples of some sub-projects I have built for MatchFuel
  • An API less drm technology that injects byecode into apks to provide DRM protection.
  • Gaming technology that tracks gameplay without an SDKS installed into the game.
  • Game recommendation engine that uses various factors of a users behavior to predict new android games for him/her.

Manning publishing

Co-Author Of Flex 3 In Action

May 2007Jan 2008 · 8 mos

  • Co-Author for Flex 3 in Action

Education

McMaster University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Software Engineering

Jan 2009Jan 2011

West Hill Collegiate Institute

High School Diploma

Jan 2005Jan 2009

Emily Carr Public School

Jan 1996Jan 2005

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