Shayan Afshar

Background

About Shayan Afshar

My career is driven by a passion for research, technology, and innovation across Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Systems Engineering. I’m deeply motivated by opportunities to bring together technical insight and strategic vision to build impactful, data-driven products.I currently work as a Product Manager for Systems Solutions at DroneShield, an Australian company developing advanced Counter-Drone technologies. In this role, I manage the Systems Solutions portfolio — integrating DroneShield’s proprietary RF sensor designs with third-party technologies to create configurable, mission-ready solutions that adapt to the evolving threat landscape.Previously, I worked as a Systems Engineer at BAE Systems Australia, and as a Technical Product Manager at Cipher Sports Technology, where I led the AI product portfolio. At Cipher, I helped shape decisions around new product development, exploring emerging market areas and applying cutting-edge AI research to improve both product performance and business outcomes. I also worked hands-on with data in Python, developing models and insights that directly informed product direction.Before that, I was with Navtech Radar, a world leader in radar technology. There, I wore several hats — most notably as a Technical Product Manager — leading systems engineering processes for new products, driving product expansion in global markets, and facilitating integration across Software, Hardware, and Delivery teams.I take a data-driven approach to Product Management, using analytics and metrics to define product success, guide decisions, and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences — both technical and non-technical.I’m always keen to connect with others in the industry to discuss technology, innovation, and the future of intelligent systems — feel free to reach out and start a conversation.