Niknaz is the CEO and founder of aec+tech, an all-in-one innovation platform and community that connects AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations) professionals with the latest tools and technologies. Before launching aec+tech, Niknaz worked as an architect in the Bay Area, California, serving both as a design professional and a design technology director. Passionate about technology and innovation in the AEC industry, Niknaz has been a keynote speaker at numerous national and international events.