Nezar Gharbia
Chief Information Officer
Based in United States · 20+ years experience
Summary
Technology transformation executive with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise digital transformation, AI strategies, legacy modernizations and software product development
About
Technology transformation executive with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise digital transformation, building high-performing engineering and DevOps teams, and aligning technology strategy with business goals to drive revenue growth and reduce costs. CAIO-level leader with deep expertise in AI-first operating models, GenAI platforms, adoption strategies, and enterprise-wide AI transformation.
Delivered measurable impact: launched a SaaS platform that generated $50M in its third year; drove $20M in savings through CoreLogic tax automation; reduced AWS OpEx by $1M+ annually; consolidated global ATM platforms to save millions; founded a startup and negotiated a $7M technology acquisition; holder of 8 US software patents.
Expertise includes cloud (AWS/Azure), SaaS, legacy modernization, platform engineering, DevOps/CI/CD, SDLC, Agile/SAFe, ITIL, data engineering, and AI/GenAI systems, including governance, architecture, and enterprise-scale delivery.
Based in Dallas, TX — available for CAIO, VP/CTO, CIO roles, and senior technology advisory/consulting engagements.
• Spearheaded the development and execution of an enterprise Agentic AI strategy & an operational model for a healthcare organization, transforming business operations and improving operational efficiency by 500% through AI-powered automation and process optimization.
• Launching Balfour new SaaS yearbook platform. Reached $50 million in revenue in its third year.
• Saved Balfour over $1.0 million per year by re-architecting our AWS footprint.
• Saved Brinks millions by consolidating 6 remote ATM platforms down to 3 across 3 continents.
• Delivered $20 million in savings by automating the financial processes of CoreLogic tax division.
• Saved UPDA $1.5M per year by implementing blades and virtualization infrastructure strategy.
• Reengineered & automated UPDA’s processes of 3 departments using SOA and BPM as the strategy.
• Generated $67M in revenue by shipping different versions of Picture Publisher, Webtricity, and iGrafx.
• Founded Image2Web, raised 1st round of funding, and negotiated Corel’s technology acquisition.
• Improved UPDA’s customer service by 60% utilizing ITIL to govern IT Delivery & Support.
• 8 US Software patents: 7000223, 6651121, 6757888, 6868193, 6925593, 6938030, 7962618, 7853833
Skills
Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, DevOps, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
United Arab Emirates, United States, North America, Middle East, Canada
Industry experience
Not-for-profit, Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, SaaS, Education, Healthcare
At a glance
Nezar brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management and 3 other areas. Available for engagements across United Arab Emirates, United States, North America, Middle East, Canada. Industry experience includes Not-for-profit, Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing and 4 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Nezar work
Nezar works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.