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Bijan Vafaei is an accomplished technology leader currently serving as Vice President and Head of Engineering - AI at JPMorgan Chase & Co. since June 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Vice President and Senior Manager of Software Engineering at Expedia Group, where leadership of a hybrid team enhanced product development for platforms involving data, AI, and financial products. Bijan co-founded Wage as the Product and Software Development Manager, contributing to its growth strategy and successful exit. Additional experience encompasses positions at Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction; the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University; and the Iowa Department of Transportation, showcasing a strong background in software engineering and product management. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Transportation Engineering and a minor in Computer Science from Iowa State University, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Sharif University of Technology.