Anand Safi

Anand is a seasoned Engineering Leader with over 15 years of experience driving impactful Data and Software Engineering initiatives across enterprise SaaS platforms and high-growth startups. As a Global Director of Data Engineering & MLOps at an innovative InsurTech SaaS company, he leads cross-functional teams that deliver scalable, secure, and reliable data solutions powering business decisions and client integrations.

Anand is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing engineering cultures rooted in mentorship, empathy, and technical excellence. His leadership philosophy blends deep technical knowledge with strategic vision, enabling teams to thrive through change, drive innovation, and deliver outcomes at scale.

Throughout his career, he has spearheaded scoping and delivery of at scale 0->1 products, data platform transformations, designed Data-as-a-Service architectures, and navigated complex challenges in legacy modernization, cloud data ecosystems, and real-time analytics. He holds multiple patents and is an active mentor and speaker, sharing insights on engineering leadership, data strategy, and organizational growth.

You can find his thought leadership on Medium and connect with him on LinkedIn.