Hassan Firouzbakht is a veteran technology executive with over 35 years of experience in enterprise systems, cloud architecture, and large-scale digital infrastructure, with more than a decade of pioneering work in blockchain and decentralized technologies. As former CTO of CentralTouch Technology, he led the design and deployment of real-time communication platforms and IoT solutions with integrated AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics—powering products like CT IoT Insight and CT IPCC. His innovations span biometric authentication, AI-powered threat detection, decentralized identity, and peer-to-peer routing engines, with numerous systems deployed across enterprise, public sector, and consumer markets.

At Amazon Web Services, Hassan drove core initiatives in exabyte-scale data transfer, hybrid cloud backup, and fault-tolerant architecture, including leadership roles on AWS Snowmobile and AWS Backup. His blockchain expertise includes deep technical engagement with Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperledger ecosystems, as well as DeFi systems and blockchain-based identity services. At Autheo, Hassan provides the infrastructure and compliance vision for scaling secure, performant, and regulation-ready Web3 infrastructure, with a focus on real-time interoperability, decentralized authentication, and modular cloud frameworks. His work is supported by a substantial portfolio of inventions, patents, and proprietary platforms that bridge traditional enterprise systems with emerging decentralized technologies.