Fardin Quazi is an internationally recognized leader in digital transformation, AI ethics, and automation in healthcare administration, bringing nearly two decades of experience in driving technology-enabled operational excellence. As Chair of the AI & Digital Transformation Awards Judging Committee for the 2026 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, he leads a distinguished panel of global experts dedicated to evaluating innovation that meaningfully enhances customer and sales experiences through responsible and transformative use of technology. Fardin is a multi-award-winning professional, honored with the Stevie Gold Award for Virtual & Pre-Sales Professional of the Year 2025, and IEEE Smart Cities Award for Digital Innovation. He also serves as Senior Vice President (Ethics Standards & Compliance) at The New World Foundation (TNWF), where he advocates for responsible AI adoption and digital ethics frameworks across global initiatives. An accomplished scholar and author, Fardin has published over 30 research papers and book chapters through Springer Nature, Elsevier, IEEE, APJHM, and other international journals. His research spans automation, ethical AI, digital reliability, blockchain in healthcare, and intelligent process design. He has presented at leading global conferences—including the IEEE, ICGIS (Springer Nature), AIKP, ICICC (Elsevier), and Global Blockchain in Healthcare Symposium —and serves on editorial and advisory boards for multiple journals in healthcare information systems and AI governance. Beyond academia and leadership, Fardin actively promotes public education and knowledge sharing. He hosts the “Digital Transformation in Healthcare” podcast, where he interviews global executives and innovators shaping the future of health technology. His YouTube channel features educational videos simplifying complex topics such as generative AI, decision-support systems, and digital ethics for a wider professional audience. Fardin is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS) and the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (FIETE), as well as an Advisory Board Member of TeleHealth and Medicine Today (THMT) . He holds advanced certifications in AI ethics, healthcare management, digital transformation, and cloud governance, reflecting his ongoing commitment to continuous learning and responsible innovation. As Chair, Fardin champions a judging philosophy rooted in impact, integrity, and inclusivity—recognizing organizations that balance technological advancement with ethical responsibility. His career reflects a steadfast mission to ensure that AI and digital transformation serve not only as catalysts of efficiency but also as instruments of equity, trust, and sustainable growth.