Farhad Safikhani
About Farhad Safikhani
Farhad Safikhani is the Director of Engineering at Knowledgehook, where he has architected and managed an EdTech x Gaming platform. He has extensive experience in software engineering and education, having worked at various companies including Zynga and Toronto Film School.
Current Role at Knowledgehook
Farhad Safikhani serves as the Director of Engineering at Knowledgehook, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is currently involved in LiveOps and is planning the next ambitious phase of the EdTech x Gaming platform he previously architected and managed to live release. His leadership style is hands-on, emphasizing collaboration among engineers, product owners, and artists.
Previous Experience at Knowledgehook
Prior to his current role, Farhad worked at Knowledgehook as an Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2024. During this time, he contributed to the development of the company's innovative educational technology solutions, leveraging his expertise in engineering management to guide projects from conception to implementation.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Farhad has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at Zynga as a Senior Software Engineer II from 2018 to 2021. His role involved developing games and features that reached millions of users. He also held positions at BDA Entertainment Inc. as a Software Engineer focusing on HTML5 games and at Vengeo Inc. as a Web Developer.
Teaching Experience in Javascript
Farhad served as a Javascript Instructor at the Toronto Film School from 2017 to 2018. In this role, he taught students the fundamentals of Javascript, helping to prepare them for careers in software development and game design. His teaching experience complements his technical background, allowing him to share his knowledge with aspiring developers.
Education and Academic Background
Farhad earned a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology from York University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. His academic background provided a foundation in technology that has supported his career in software engineering and game development.