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Zeeshan Anwar

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Chief Information Officer at NYC Department of Design and Construction
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Zeeshan Anwar is the Chief Information Officer at the NYC Department of Design and Construction, where he leads technology strategy for the citys capital projects. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in digital transformation and modernizing complex public operations. He holds a Masters in Computer Sciences and is described by colleagues as dependable and technically sharp.

Zeeshan is passionate about the intersection of technology and public service, frequently participating in leadership forums and summits to share knowledge. He is also committed to mentorship, as shown by his encouragement of students at his alma mater to stay focused on their careers and the value of consistency.

He is actively exploring what a true "AI-native organization" looks like, focusing on how to weave AI into daily work beyond pilot programs.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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AI in Government
He is focused on shaping New York City's AI roadmap and often discusses how to integrate AI into daily government operations to better serve citizens.
Digital Transformation
He leads the modernization of systems for NYC's multi-billion-dollar capital construction program, focusing on creating resilient and efficient solutions.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Chief Information Officer
NYC Department of Design and Construction
2-2023 - 7-2025
Chief Product Officer
NYC Department of Education
2-2020 - 2-2023
Executive Director, IT Solutions & Delivery - Finance and Product Engineering
NYC Department of Education
8-2019 - 2-2020
Senior Director, Financial and HR Products
NYC Department of Education
6-2004 - 1-2007
Project Development Manager
EnterpriseDB
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Education
2000 - 2002
Master in Computer Sciences
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
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