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June 2–3, 2026

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September 15–16, 2026

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November 9–10, 2026

Shanid Gafur

Shanid Gafur is a Fellow of Software Architecture at Comcast.

Shanid Gafur guides architecture and technology strategy for large enterprises. He currently serves as a Fellow of Software Architecture at Comcast, where he leads the technical vision for the marketing, sales, and ordering platforms that power the consumer experience.

Throughout his career, Shanid has been focussed on the design and evolution of mission-critical systems that require constant availability and seamless performance. He constantly strives to simplify complex technical landscapes into clear roadmaps for the future, including the development of next-generation agentic platforms.

Beyond building systems, Shanid is a committed mentor, helping the next generation of engineers and architects navigate their own career paths.

How to get promoted beyond staff engineer

This month, we’ll be discussing how to promote to the next staff+ level in your organization.

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