Architect of Systems Innovation & Operational Strategy
Lusine Bagasyan-Tonoyan is a Trustee of the Open Borders Institute (OBI), bringing over a decade of elite-level expertise in Technical Program Management and Organizational Systems. A specialist in the intersection of Technology Development and Global Operations, Lusine ensures that OBI’s institutional framework is built for cross-continental scalability and peak efficiency.
Global Tech Leadership: Synopsys & Picsart
Currently serving as Staff Technical Program Manager at Synopsys—a global leader in electronic design automation—Lusine oversees high-stakes software delivery and Quality Assurance frameworks across international engineering teams. Her career is defined by a “Global-Standard” pedigree, including:
Operational Optimization: Former senior leader at Picsart, where she engineered business process transformations and organizational change management for one of the world’s largest creative platforms.
Technical Rigor: Expert in ISO 9001 standards, KPI automation, and DevOps coordination, ensuring that OBI’s internal systems are as rigorous as those of a Fortune 500 company.Infrastructure & Security: Specialized in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and vendor integration, providing OBI with the secure digital architecture necessary for work in the sensitive MENA and Caucasus regions.
Systems Thinking for Social Impact
At the Open Borders Institute, Lusine applies Systems Thinking to humanitarian and governance challenges. She translates her experience in “Global Release Cycles” into Strategic Institutional Development, ensuring that OBI’s programs are:
