Summary
Zachary Hanif is a seasoned technology executive with 11+ years building and scaling AI, ML, and data platforms across fintech, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Currently Head of AI, ML, and Data, VP Traffic Intelligence at Twilio and Fractional CTO at ziggiz, he blends strategic leadership with hands-on architecture work to turn fragmented systems into cohesive, customer-centric products. His career includes founding Capital One’s Center for Machine Learning, leading security-focused ML efforts, and coordinating AI/ML security across AWS SageMaker—experience that uniquely pairs regulatory and operational savvy with technical depth. He also cofounded a Malware Analytics at Scale chapter and has driven adversary-focused ML initiatives, revealing a rare mix of enterprise impact and deep threat analysis expertise. Based in Falls Church, VA, he advises and builds bespoke solutions for organizations lacking internal capabilities, consistently converting abstract ideas into deployable outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
Master's degree Computer Science, Master's degree Computer Science at University of Maryland