Flash, a leader in parking and mobility technology, has announced the appointment of Jim Zeitunian as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic hire is set to accelerate the company's development of AI-enabled parking solutions and digital infrastructure, marking a pivotal moment in the parking and mobility sector's digital transformation. Zeitunian's extensive experience in transforming traditional businesses into AI-forward technology companies positions him as a key player in driving Flash's innovation forward.
With a career that includes scaling AI platforms and modernizing legacy industries, Zeitunian's most recent role as CTO at Powerfleet saw him successfully convert a conventional fleet management operation into a data-driven SaaS enterprise. His expertise in developing enterprise SaaS platforms at companies like Coupa Software and Thomson Reuters, where he collaborated with Fortune 500 clients, will be invaluable in his new role at Flash. Reporting directly to Flash president Chris Donus, Zeitunian will oversee global engineering, product management, design, and quality assurance teams, with a focus on expanding AI capabilities and scaling the company's cloud-based operating system.
The appointment underscores Flash's commitment to revolutionizing urban mobility through technology. The company's platform integrates reservable parking and charging into commonly used driver apps, managed via a cloud-based operating system. This ecosystem aims to reduce the time drivers spend searching for parking, lower emissions from circling vehicles, and streamline the urban parking experience. Flash's vision for an intelligent parking network aligns with Zeitunian's track record of leveraging AI and cloud technologies to modernize industries.
Dan Sharplin, Flash's CEO and Chairman, highlighted the significance of Zeitunian's appointment, stating, 'Now is a pivotal time in parking and mobility innovation, and Jim's track record of modernizing legacy industries through AI and cloud technologies aligns perfectly with Flash's vision.' Zeitunian himself remarked on the parking industry's readiness for an AI-driven revolution, emphasizing Flash's leadership role in this transformation. This move not only represents a leap forward for Flash but also for the parking industry at large, as it moves towards smart, connected solutions that integrate with broader urban mobility systems, addressing the growing transportation challenges faced by cities worldwide.
