Ali Safri is an expert technologist with 20+ years of industry experience in enabling financial, oil and gas, governments and private sector to realize value using innovative technology solutions including blockchain and Artificial intelligence. Ali heads the technology wing of Avanza and is CTO at Avanza Innovations and has helped deliver more then 25+ different blockchain eco-system across various verticals utilizing Hyperledger fabric, Quorum and Public Blockchains. Ali also acts as Chief Solution Architect and along with his team has developed CIPHER Blockchain orchestration layer that enable organizations to roll out blockchain solution in an easier and quick manner. Ali has worked before in various roles including chief innovation officer, project manager, solution architect and started his career as a passionate software programmer.