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Usama D.

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CPTO (Chief Product and Technology Officer) at CluePoints
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Usama is the CPTO at CluePoints, spearheading the use of AI to accelerate and improve clinical trials. An accomplished technology executive with an MBA, he has a proven history of leading digital transformations at major companies like Westwing, The Guardian, and Elsevier. Colleagues recognize his unique combination of deep technical knowledge and effective management.

Beyond his executive functions, Usama is a published author of two technical books on backend technologies, demonstrating a deep passion for software architecture. He enjoys writing and traveling in his spare time and maintains a hands-on interest in the practical applications and evolution of AI, such as experimenting with coding agents.

He is the author of two books for software professionals: "PostgreSQL Server Programming" and "Nginx Module Extension. "

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
CPTO (Chief Product and Technology Officer)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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AI in Clinical Trials
His current role as CPTO at CluePoints is centered on using AI and machine learning to make clinical trials smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Digital Transformation
He has a significant track record of leading large-scale digital transformations, migrating legacy systems to modern cloud and SaaS platforms at Westwing, Sciensus, and The Guardian.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
CPTO (Chief Product and Technology Officer)
CluePoints
5-2023 - 4-2025
Chief Technology Officer
Westwing
11-2020 - 3-2023
CPTO
Sciensus
2-2018 - 11-2020
Vice President of Product Development
Elsevier
3-2017 - 3-2018
Technology Director
The Guardian
In the press

Media appearances

CluePoints Appoints Usama Dar as Chief Product and Technology Officer. Featured in PRNewswire
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Usama Dar appointed as chief product and technology officer at CluePoints. Featured in Pharmafile
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Education
Diploma in Management
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Leicester
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