Zam Riaz
About Zam Riaz
Zam Riaz serves as the Head of Software Engineering Department at Espressif Systems, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various significant positions in the software engineering field, including roles at PwC, Morgan Stanley, and Microsoft, contributing to high-performing teams and innovative project implementations.
Current Role at Espressif Systems
Zam Riaz serves as the Head of Software Engineering Department at Espressif Systems, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads a team focused on software development and engineering initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing project execution and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Riaz's leadership is instrumental in driving the department's strategic goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining Espressif Systems, Zam Riaz worked at PwC as a Senior Manager in Software Engineering from 2018 to 2021 in Shanghai. During his tenure, he managed software development projects and contributed to the enhancement of engineering practices. His role involved coordinating teams and ensuring that project deliverables met client expectations.
Career at Morgan Stanley
Zam Riaz held the position of Vice President of Software Engineering at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2018 in Shanghai City, China. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing software engineering teams and driving the development of financial technology solutions. His leadership contributed to the successful execution of various projects within the organization.
Experience at Microsoft and Other Companies
Riaz's career includes significant roles at major technology firms. He worked at Microsoft as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) on the Commerce Transaction Platform Team from 2008 to 2011 in Shanghai. He also held positions at EF Education First as a Senior QA for Automation, Cisco Systems as a Project Lead/Senior Software Engineer, and MicroTech Industries as a Senior Software Development Engineer and team leader. His diverse experience spans software development, quality assurance, and project leadership.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Zam Riaz has demonstrated expertise in implementing high scalability, self-healing, and high availability for project deployments using Docker and Kubernetes. He has designed web solutions architecture, data architecture, network, and security architecture for new projects. Additionally, he has created AI algorithms aimed at extracting useful information from complex structures in plain text files, showcasing his technical proficiency and innovative approach to software engineering.