Rizwan Mehdi

Rizwan Mehdi

Software Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder/CEO @ Tech and AI in Dubai and Pakistan | MS in Data Science & AI, IT

  • Education

    • First Moon Kinder Garten and Secondary School, Bahawalnagar

      1988 - 2000
      SSC BIO,CHE,PHY

      Activities and Societies: SSC SSC

    • University of Management and Technology - UMT

      2017 - 2019
      MS (Data Science and Machine/Deep Learning) Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, Data Analytics
    • Islamia University, Bahawalpur

      2003 - 2006
      BSc Computer Science

      Activities and Societies: Cricket Graduated in CS

    • University of the Punjab, Lahore

      2006 - 2008
      M.Sc Information Technology

      Activities and Societies: Speed Programming Competition 2008 Study

  • Experience

    • PureLogics

      Jun 2008 - Dec 2009
      Software Engineer

      Project EstimationProgrammingManaging Timelines

    • SigmaTec Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
      Software Engineer

      Project EstimationTask DivisionProgrammingManaging TimelinesScrum Framework for development

    • Techliance

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
      Senior Software Engineer

      Project ManagementProject EstimationTask DivisionRequirement GatheringCommunication with ClientsManaging TimelinesScrum Framework for projects

    • Nextbridge Ltd.

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2024

      • Responsible for planning, processing of projects in an efficient manner.• Analyze project specifications and requirements.• Responding promptly and professionally to bug reports.• Responsible for analysis of current programs including performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming.• Analyzes current programs and processes, and making recommendations which yield a more cost effective product.• Changes made in database tables on procedural, modular and database level.• Search, summarize and keep the team abreast of strategic information from all sources.• Capable of writing proposals or papers.• Maintain positive client interactions.• Strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff.• Responsible for communicating with engineers and manufacturer's technical support staff regarding programming needs and performance.• Provide feedback to analysis/training staff about performance considerations / usability issues concerning software specifications and implementation.• Provide assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems.• Provide recommendations to management concerning issues of programmer productivity and software development management. Show less • Responsible for planning, processing of projects in an efficient manner.• Analyze project specifications and requirements.• Responding promptly and professionally to bug reports.• Responsible for analysis of current programs including performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming.• Analyzes current programs and processes, and making recommendations which yield a more cost effective product.• Changes made in database tables on procedural, modular and database level.• Search, summarize and keep the team abreast of strategic information from all sources.• Capable of writing proposals or papers.• Maintain positive client interactions.• Strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff.• Responsible for communicating with engineers and manufacturer's technical support staff regarding programming needs and performance.• Provide feedback to analysis/training staff about performance considerations / usability issues concerning software specifications and implementation.• Provide assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems.• Provide recommendations to management concerning issues of programmer productivity and software development management. Show less

      • General Manager

        Apr 2021 - Sept 2024
      • Deputy General Manager

        Nov 2019 - Mar 2021
      • Development Manager

        Aug 2017 - Nov 2019
      • Associate Development Manager

        Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
      • Senior Software Engineer

        Jul 2012 - Sept 2015
    • Vteams

      Jul 2012 - Nov 2024

      • Efficiently planned and processed projects, analyzing specifications and responding to bug reports promptly.• Conducted analysis of current programs, diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, and designing solutions for problematic programming.• Made changes in database tables on procedural, modular, and database levels.• Maintained positive client interactions and communicated effectively with engineers and technical support staff. • Efficiently planned and processed projects, analyzing specifications and requirements.• Responded promptly to bug reports and diagnosed and troubleshooted problematic programs.• Made changes in database tables on procedural, modular, and database level.• Summarized and shared strategic information with the team. Project ManagementProject EstimationTask DivisionRequirement GatheringCommunication with ClientsManaging TimelinesTeam Management

      • General Manager

        Apr 2021 - Nov 2024
      • Deputy General Manager

        Nov 2019 - Mar 2021
      • Development Manager

        Aug 2017 - Nov 2019
      • Associate Development Manager

        Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
      • Senior Software Engineer

        Jul 2012 - Sept 2015
    • Nextbridge Institute

      Jul 2018 - now
      Co-Founder
    • Quantum Dev Solutions

      Aug 2024 - now
      Chief Technology Officer

      Define the company’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.Identify market opportunities and growth strategies.Align company direction with technological advancements.Oversee product development and innovation.Make high-level technical and architectural decisions.Ensure adoption of cutting-edge AI, software, or hardware technologies.Develop and oversee financial planning and budgeting.Define monetization strategies and revenue models.Hire and retain top talent in engineering, marketing, and operations.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.Establish relationships with investors, clients, and partners.Represent the company in media, conferences, and industry events.Negotiate strategic partnerships and business deals.Set KPIs and performance metrics for teams.Ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.Oversee legal, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.Make strategic decisions under pressure.Adapt to market shifts and competitive threats.Ensure business continuity and risk mitigation. Show less

    • CygnusTech Solutions

      Aug 2024 - now
      President

      Define the company’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.Identify market opportunities and growth strategies.Align company direction with technological advancements.Oversee product development and innovation.Make high-level technical and architectural decisions.Ensure adoption of cutting-edge AI, software, or hardware technologies.Develop and oversee financial planning and budgeting.Define monetization strategies and revenue models.Hire and retain top talent in engineering, marketing, and operations.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.Establish relationships with investors, clients, and partners.Represent the company in media, conferences, and industry events.Negotiate strategic partnerships and business deals.Set KPIs and performance metrics for teams.Ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.Oversee legal, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.Make strategic decisions under pressure.Adapt to market shifts and competitive threats.Ensure business continuity and risk mitigation. Show less

    • Deep Cognize (Pvt) Ltd.

      Dec 2024 - now
      CEO

      Define the company’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.Identify market opportunities and growth strategies.Align company direction with technological advancements.Oversee product development and innovation.Make high-level technical and architectural decisions.Ensure adoption of cutting-edge AI, software, or hardware technologies.Develop and oversee financial planning and budgeting.Define monetization strategies and revenue models.Hire and retain top talent in engineering, marketing, and operations.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.Establish relationships with investors, clients, and partners.Represent the company in media, conferences, and industry events.Negotiate strategic partnerships and business deals.Set KPIs and performance metrics for teams.Ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.Oversee legal, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.Make strategic decisions under pressure.Adapt to market shifts and competitive threats.Ensure business continuity and risk mitigation. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in Computer Hardware

      Punjab Vocational Training Council Official
      Jun 2005
    • National Big Data and Technologies Workshop 2018

      IEEE LUMS Student Chapter
      Mar 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rizwan Mehdi
      Recognition for Massive Efforts Nextbridge (Pvt) Ltd. Apr 2015
    • Awarded to Rizwan Mehdi
      Recognition for Massive Efforts Nextbridge (Pvt) Ltd. Apr 2014
    • Awarded to Rizwan Mehdi
      Runner Up in 1st KVIZ Competition Nextbridge (Pvt) Ltd. Apr 2014
    • Awarded to Rizwan Mehdi
      Special Achievement award 2011 on completing Finditnear 1.0 SIGMATEC SOLUTIONS Feb 2011
    • Awarded to Rizwan Mehdi
      Best Employee for Quarter July 2010 - Sep 2010 SIGMATEC SOLUTIONS Sep 2010