Iqbal Arshad

Chief Technology Officer @ Cerence

Founded and served as the CEO of xCoefficient
Previously held Senior Vice President of Engineering & Product Development positions at Lenovo, Google, and Motorola
Led the creation of the original Droid smartphone, Google's first Android tablet computer, and the first Android Wear smartwatch
Led the development of foundational 4G technologies & chipsets, mobile software platforms, and industry-leading intellectual property
Currently an adjunct professor at Northwestern University
Founder and advisor of the Center for Deep Learning lab at Northwestern University
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami
Earned a Master's degree in Science in Space Systems Engineering with a concentration in spacecraft design with distinction from Johns Hopkins University
Holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Northwestern University

Cerence provides AI-powered interaction technologies for the automotive industry, featuring a broad product suite and holding over 800 patents.