Rifki Razick is a seasoned software leader with 18+ years of experience who currently serves as VP of Next Generation Architecture at IFS, driving a company-wide initiative to embed industrial AI into enterprise software. He has progressed through engineering and architecture roles at IFS—from hands-on software engineer to VP—bringing deep expertise in APIs, workflows, extensibility, and large-scale product development. Combining an MBA in Management of Technology with a background in information systems, he excels at aligning technical strategy with measurable business outcomes. Rifki is passionate about building user-focused, impactful products and cultivating high-performing teams through a growth mindset. Based in Sri Lanka, he blends global product leadership with pragmatic engineering instincts honed across decades of R&D. An often-overlooked strength is his track record of evolving legacy systems and developer platforms into modern, AI-ready architectures.
12 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma, Computer Systems Design, Diploma, Computer Systems Design at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Colombo, Sri Lanka
MongoDB University
G.C.E. Advanced Level, G.C.E. Advanced Level at Royal College, Colombo
Bachelors, Information Systems, Bachelors, Information Systems at The Manchester Metropolitan University
MBA, Management of Technology, MBA, Management of Technology at University of Moratuwa
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