Zeeshan Anwar

Evaluator
DISC Type : Csd

Chief Information Officer at NYC Department of Design and Construction

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

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.
Public Sector Innovation
His career is dedicated to improving public operations through technology, having held senior roles at both the Department of Design and Construction and the Department of Education.

Media Appearances

Zeeshan has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Chief Information Officer at NYC Department of Design and Construction
2-2023 - 7-2025
Chief Product Officer at NYC Department of Education
2-2020 - 2-2023
Executive Director, IT Solutions & Delivery - Finance and Product Engineering at NYC Department of Education
8-2019 - 2-2020
Senior Director, Financial and HR Products at NYC Department of Education
6-2004 - 1-2007
Project Development Manager at EnterpriseDB

Education

2000 - 2002
Master in Computer Sciences from Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 11 Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Information Officer at NYC Department of Design and Construction
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Zeeshan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zeeshan is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zeeshan

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zeeshan move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Zeeshan take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Zeeshan

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.