I grew up in a small town in Pakistan, where technology was only beginning to find its way into people's lives. As the curious kid fascinated by computers, I became the family's unofficial "tech support" - whether it was advising on the next gadget to buy or troubleshooting errors on their phones, I was their go-to Tech Avatar.

Driven by that curiosity and fascination, I committed myself to lifelong learning. I began with courses in C++ and web development, then pursued Business, Accounting, and Finance at Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan's top-ranked university. This blend of business and tech led me into the fintech industry, where I applied technology to support financial institutions.

After 3+ years as a Tech Consultant with IBM and Systems Limited, I completed my Master's in Business Analytics with a certification in AI at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester. The program equipped me with tools like Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, while also shaping my passion for data-driven decision-making, AI automation, Agentic AI, machine learning, and the power of deep learning to uncover semantics in data. My goal is to leverage these skills to design systems and workflows that not only help organizations but also empower people in this technological revolution.

Outside of tech, I enjoy biking, traveling (16 countries and counting), hiking, and kayaking. One of my proudest adventures is reaching the base camp of Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. When I’m not outdoors, I’m usually reading philosophy or playing video games.