Irfan Baig
About Irfan Baig
Irfan Baig is a Senior Manager of Platform Engineering at ClassPass, where he oversees the design and scaling of software development platforms. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having previously held positions at Agero, Carta, and other notable companies.
Current Role at ClassPass
Irfan Baig serves as the Senior Manager of Platform Engineering at ClassPass, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the design, building, securing, and scaling of platforms for software development. His focus is on enabling efficient and secure computing for engineering teams. Baig leads the Smart Support and AI/ML Data teams, which aim to enhance user access to top-rated gyms, fitness studios, salons, and spas.
Previous Experience at Agero, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Baig worked at Agero, Inc. as an Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022. His tenure lasted two years in San Francisco, California. Before this position, he served as a Software Architect and Team Lead at Agero, Inc. from 2019 to 2020 for ten months, also in San Francisco. His responsibilities included overseeing engineering projects and leading teams in software development.
Career Progression at Other Companies
Irfan Baig has held various engineering roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Carta as an Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2023 for eight months. His experience also includes positions at Telmate as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2012, and at Streetline, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, he was a Ruby on Rails Scaling Consultant at Uber from 2018 to 2019. His early career included software engineering roles at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Educational Background
Irfan Baig earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. His education provided a foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and platform management.