Hamidreza Mahyar is an AI executive and serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience building enterprise-grade Generative, Agentic and multimodal AI systems and leading global teams to translate research into measurable business outcomes. As VP of Data & AI Solutions at Genpact and former CTO/CEO across startups and venture studios, he has led $100M+ AI ventures, launched platforms that serve millions, and standardized MLOps practices that accelerate time-to-market. He also directs Mahyar Lab at McMaster University, bridging academia and industry through large-scale funded research in graph neural networks and multimodal intelligence. Known for turning zero-to-one products into production-grade platforms, he combines systems thinking with hands-on deep learning expertise—from drug discovery to manufacturing intelligence. Based in Toronto, he mentors emerging CTOs and emphasizes responsible AI adoption that amplifies human decision-making rather than replacing it.
10 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Vienna University of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science at Sharif University of Technology
Postdoctoral Research Scholar AI & Machine Learning, Postdoctoral Research Scholar AI & Machine Learning at Boston University
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Hamidreza Mahyar - Vice President, Data & AI Solutions