Ali Afshar
About Ali Afshar
Ali Afshar is a Blockchain Product Manager at Chainlink Labs, with a background in aerospace and mechanical engineering. He previously co-founded and served as CTO and Head of Product at Madlipz for seven years, and has also worked as a research and teaching assistant at the University of Toronto.
Current Role at Chainlink Labs
Ali Afshar serves as a Blockchain Product Manager at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of blockchain products. His expertise in the field contributes to the advancement of Chainlink's decentralized oracle network, which plays a crucial role in connecting smart contracts with real-world data.
Previous Experience at Madlipz
Prior to his current role, Ali Afshar co-founded Madlipz, where he worked as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Product from 2015 to 2022. During his seven years at Madlipz, he played a key role in product development and technology strategy, contributing to the company's growth in the digital media space. His leadership in product management helped shape the direction of the platform.
Academic Background in Engineering
Ali Afshar studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Aerospace Engineering from 2012 to 2014. He also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from 2008 to 2012. His academic training provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Research and Teaching Experience at University of Toronto
During his time at the University of Toronto, Ali Afshar worked in the CFD & Propulsion Group as both a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2014. In these roles, he contributed to research projects and assisted in teaching engineering courses, gaining valuable experience in both academic research and education.