NOVARC TECHNOLOGIES APPOINTS SINA FIROUZ AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2023

VANCOUVER, CANADA – Novarc Technologies Inc. (“Novarc”), a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and commercialization of collaborative robots (“cobots”) and AI systems for robotic welding applications, today announced that Sina Firouz has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

“We are very excited to welcome Sina as our new CTO. His impressive background and dedication to innovation make him an excellent addition to the Novarc team. Under Sina’s leadership, Novarc will continue to thrive and provide ground-breaking innovation in machine learning and AI applied to our automated welding solutions,” said Soroush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc.

Sina Firouz has more than 15 years of experience working in technical leadership roles with renowned tech companies including Google, Meta (formerly Facebook), Amazon, and Uber. With a proven track record in building, scaling, and supporting engineering and product teams, Sina has successfully delivered impactful products to millions of users.

Sina earned a Doctorate degree from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s degree from Sharif University, both in Electrical Engineering.

“I’m very excited to be part of the talented team at Novarc, and look forward to leading Novarc’s technology and innovation endeavours. I look forward to applying my expertise in building software products in applied machine learning and platforms for significant tech companies,” said Firouz.

Reza Abdollahi, co-founder of Novarc, and the original inventor of Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR), will transition to the role of emeritus CTO of Novarc.
“Reza deserves our utmost gratitude for his remarkable contributions. Personally, I owe him a great deal for the invaluable knowledge and experience he imparted to me in this industry. Rest assured, Reza will always remain an influential figure and close to the heart of Novarc as our visionary CTO,” said Karimzadeh.

“As I embrace my new role as emeritus CTO, I am excited about the future for Novarc. Our company is filled with talented individuals who embody the spirit of innovation and are committed to driving our continued growth. I have complete confidence in their ability to take our vision to new heights.” Abdollahi continued, “I would like to extend a warm welcome to Sina as the new CTO. With his fresh perspectives and leadership, he will guide our team to new achievements.”

About Novarc Technologies Inc:

Novarc is a Vancouver-based full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and commercialization of cobots and AI systems for robotic welding applications. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) is the world’s first of its kind in pipe welding machines and applications. As a proven pioneer in the field, Novarc has dedicated a team of engineers and scientists to solve challenging welding automation problems that improve customers’ bottom line.

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Debra Hadden, Novarc Technologies Inc., +1 604 240-3196 debra@novarctech.com