AHMAD FAIRIZ JAAFAR boasts a rich career spanning over thirty years in software development, tracing back to his teenage years when he began crafting assembly codes on a TI-85 calculator. Building on this early passion, Fairiz pursued studies in Industrial Computing and microprocessors at UKM, enhancing his expertise across a spectrum of programming languages. His skills range from low-level coding for Assembly z80 and 808x processors to contemporary languages like Rust.
Fairiz's diverse portfolio encompasses systems programming and extends to mobile app development, showcasing his adaptability and proficiency in the evolving tech landscape.
Over the years, Fairiz has lent his expertise to various esteemed organizations, leaving an indelible mark with his innovative contributions. As the CTO of accountants-online.com, he was instrumental in developing a web-based accounting software solution. His stint at DiGi saw him spearheading the creation of an in-house eLearning platform tailored for employee training and assessment.
His prowess caught the attention of Amanie Advisors, a prominent Islamic Finance firm, which entrusted Fairiz with the task of establishing their IT division, Amanie Nexus. Rising through the ranks from CTO to CEO, Fairiz led groundbreaking initiatives, notably the development of Amanie Screening—an avant-garde shariah stock screening engine—and Alif, a state-of-the-art pure Islamic core banking system.
In 2016, driven by entrepreneurial spirit, Fairiz founded Recite Lab, where he currently serves as the Founding CEO/CTO, continuing his legacy of innovation and technological advancement.