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Ali Rizvi

Drives accelerated growth with global clients by transforming product and engineering organizations to thrive in the software-defined era

Ali brings two decades of engineering leadership experience from Silicon Valley to technology and automotive clients, empowering them to thrive in the rapidly evolving global markets. He transforms engineering organizations into software-first powerhouses, enabling them to compete and innovate effectively.

He guides global clients to transition to software-centric operations, enabling innovation and accelerating growth. His transformation focus includes establishing software-first organizations, instilling robust software engineering capabilities in product development and driving operational excellence for seamless product launches. His expertise spans organizational design, product strategy, and engineering optimization.

Examples of Ali’s recent work include:

  • leading the development and launch of an innovative software product at a major tech company, which included shifting to a new product management model and revamping end-to-end software engineering capabilities
  • guiding a global automotive OEM through a complex digital transformation, including the design of their electrical architecture, infotainment system, and car-to-cloud technologies to bring new in-vehicle experience to customers
  • transforming the engineering organization for AI hardware development at a major tech client, implementing DevOps capabilities and data center optimization, resulting in increased developer efficiency and reduced development costs
  • advising a private equity firm on a strategic tech acquisition, conducting a comprehensive due diligence, and ensuring seamless post-merger integration to maximize value creation and achieve a successful exit strategy

As a lifelong Bay Area native, Ali recharges through his passions for music and dance—finding rhythm and balance in these creative pursuits. He is actively involved in various local Bay Area community programs.

Published work

Software-defined hardware in the age of AI,” McKinsey & Company, January 2025