Experience

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  Government college university (gcu), lahore

  May 2007 - Sept 2009

  I was awarded with the Certificate of Distinction for being Co-editor of “The Ravi” for two consecutive years (the oldest and the well-known Urdu/English Literary Journal; GCU Lahore). I was awarded “Role of Honor”, for contribution of meritorious services as the Editor of “The Recreation Sondhi translation society Lahore” for the new issue “Contemporary Critique”, GCU Lahore (Oldest Literary Society GCU).

  • Co-Editor The Ravi (Student )

    Mar 2007 - Sept 2009

  • Editor Recreation (Student Life)

    Feb 2008 - May 2009

  • Co-Editor The Gazette(Student Life)

    May 2007 - Jun 2008
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  Hamsa

  May 2008 - Mar 2013

  Consultant

  Coordinated and facilitated the acquisition of goods and services, duties included reviewing requests and authorizing the purchase of commonly used goods and services, and expanding a company's product reach and profit revenues by identifying new markets and attracting new clients, conducted and implemented research with regard to new business opportunities, identifying likely sales points, developed strategic plans and sales strategies, and undertook presentations to and negotiations with prospective customers. Show less

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  National numismatic dealers and collectors association- pakistan

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2013

  Vice president (volunteer)

  IND&CAP founded in 2013, is a non-profit organisation of the leading international numismatic firms, dealers and collectors from all over the Pakistan. The objective of the Association are the development of a healthy and prosperous numismatic trade conducted according to the highest standards of business ethics and commercial practice.Facilitated and developed maintenance and monitoring of organizational plans.I was responsible for preparing the organization for ongoing change and for the identification of new business development opportunities. Show less

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  British council

  May 2012 - Nov 2013

  Member exam cie

  Worked with the British Council as a Member of Examinations Services CIE, overseeing Examinations and ensuring the integrity of the examination, including full compliance with Cambridge and British Council regulations.

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  Tanzeem nojwanaane amal (youth in action)

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2017

  Chairman education sector

  Promoted community works e.g. medical camps, awareness, and career counseling sessions in mosques and madrassas treating them as community centers to develop religious harmony and acceptance amongst people with different religious ideologies.

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  Raise d' bar

  May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Social entrepreneur- supply chain

  Helped local farmers in the Himalayan region, while teaching them how to market their products and supplied their products to NutriNysa- Raisd’bar (A venture that produces high-end energy bars working with local farmers in Skardu near K2 Mountains Northern Areas of Pakistan)

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  International islamic university, islamabad

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2017

  Visiting assistant professor

  Engineering EconomicsEngineering Management Engineering Project Management

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  National university of sciences and technology (nust)

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2017

  Assistant director publishing & student affairs nust (student adviser)

  Pioneered the Student Affairs office at NUST, overseeing operations for 19 institutions and 16,000+ students.Led planning execution and establishment of NUST clubs, societies, events, and central university events,fostering campus engagement.Streamlined policies for international academic trips, student activities, and events.Provided compliance training and leadership development to empower student leaders, ensuring program success and university compliance.Led community service projects, emphasizing social responsibility. Represented NUST at the QS World University Rankings International Conference.Established an award system for outstanding achievements. • Streamlined policies for international academic trips, student activities, and events.Initiated NUST's membership in NASPA, promoting student affairs administration in higher education.Established a centralized student portal, implementing policies for student engagement and leadershipdevelopment. Show less

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  Chadar

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

  Mentor/advisor

  Advised on the development of Chadar, an initiative dedicated to spreading happiness among disadvantaged communities across Pakistan.Oversaw the implementation of three key projects under the Chadar umbrella:StreetStore, which provides clothing to those in need with a spirit of sharing and compassion.Daastaan, an online blog that sheds light on the lives of everyday Pakistanis.StreetSchool, which aims to break down barriers to education for all Pakistanis.

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  Habib university

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2019

  Hod office of student life- institutional effectiveness and student affairs

  • Led strategic planning for Student Life, aligning vision with institutional priorities.• Spearheaded transformative residential life program for enhanced engagement and retention.• Designed a comprehensive student conduct policy for success and compliance.• Achieved significant improvements in student experience, contributing to institutional growth.• Secured funding, enriching student growth and development through effective leadership.• Developed policies fostering a vibrant campus culture. • Enhanced student experience through innovative initiatives.• Implemented support programs for students with determination and mental health challenges, ensuring an inclusive environment. • Promoted vibrant campus culture and growth.Initiatives:• Designed, and put in place a process for co-curricular transcripts, namely Meta-curricular Transcripts being the first Pakistani Higher Ed Institution to offer such transcripts, 2018• Drafted the Student Conduct Policy at Habib University keeping in view the Pakistani context and got it approved from the competent authorities, 2018.• Designed and launched various student success and development programs- Passport to Leadership (PTL), Communication, Reporting and Collaboration (CRC) Forum, Student Leadership and Mentoring Program (SLMP), Senior Year Experience (SYE), and First-Year Experience (FYE), 2017-2019• Introduced Habib University bi-monthly Student Gazette, which includes prose, poetry, short stories, photography, event coverage, and other creative work contributed by members of the student body,2017• Drafted/Designed a handbook Life@Habib and dashboard for the Office of Student Life, 2018• Secured funding amounting to PKR 8 Million for student initiatives. Show less

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  Karachi university

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2019

  Visiting assistant professor

  Designed, developed and taught following courses to MPA and BPA students at KU, Department of Public Administration.Personal Effectiveness Leadership Management Personal Development and Management Strategic MarketingPrinciples of Management Project ManagementIntroduction to Business Studies Research and Methodology

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  Edge quest group

  Jan 2018 - now

  Lead trainer

  • Designed and delivered various training sessions on Project Management to Habib Bank Limited National/International Regional Heads, also conducted various sessions on communication skills, personal effectiveness and leadership management, conflict resolution, and project management to various corporate and educational institutions.

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  Naspa - student affairs administrators in higher education

  Feb 2019 - now

  Country representative-pakistan

  Serving the advisory board of MENASA NASPA representing Pakistan.

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  National center of artificial intelligence - ncai, pakistan

  Oct 2019 - now

  Central program manager

  Overseeing 9 National AI sub-centers, 30+ spinoffs/startups, and 12 research-funded projects with industry support. Strategically guiding AI research, policy, product development, and deployment, while also addressing issues like indeginization and digital export.Leading dynamic workstreams, implementing sustainability policies, and cultivating stakeholder relationships for successful projects, brand building, and sustained growth.Providing guidance in marketing, sales, and business development. Leading teams, monitoring project progress, ensuring compliance, and delivering strategic reports to government agencies.Ensuring AI sectoral integration in both government and strategic organizations. Focusing on product development and deployment following ethical considerations and responsible AI practices, as well as AI governance.Developing training modules covering AI in various sectors like healthcare for government officials, leaders, and professionals. Facilitating coordination and international collaboration for cross-sectional AI R&D and responsible AI practices, ensuring sustained efforts.Strategizing frameworks, implementation plans, and policies while keeping national goals in mind. Leading teams and drafting vision documents. Show less

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  Post-secondary education reform unit (peru) hec

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

  Member

  •Provided policy input regarding research excellence in strategic sectors of the economy, to improve teaching and learning, and strengthen governance, in the higher education sector of Pakistan.

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  Ministry of science and technology

  Mar 2021 - now

  Secretary -smart cities program govt of pakistan

  • Serving as secretary on the Smart Cities initiatives Programme constituted by the Minister MoST to bring technological transformation applying the indigenous solutions to the problems of mid-sized cities.

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  Ministry of planning development and special initiatives

  Apr 2023 - now

  Coordinator - national artificial intelligence task force (naitf)

  Provide strategic direction for nationwide AI adoption aligned with national goals.Cooridnate12 sub-groups of national and international AI experts for collaborative shaping of AI future.Collaborate on a vision document for accelerated AI implementation across sectors.Contribute to the development of national AI policies, ensuring global best practices, ethics, and responsible AI considerations.Facilitate inclusive decision-making through productive brainstorming sessions and expert feedback.Support and empower experts in various domains for enhanced contributions to AI.Foster collaboration with international experts and organizations for knowledge exchange.Advocate for AI integration through effective communication with stakeholders.Oversee the implementation of AI initiatives to ensure alignment with objectives.Establish strategic partnerships with industry, academia, and research institutions for AI innovation and ethical policy development. Show less

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  Responsible ai institute

  Dec 2023 - now

  Member
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  All tech is human

  Feb 2024 - now

  Mentor

  Mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds in technology ethics.Guiding advocacy for responsible tech policies.Supporting implementation of ethical tech practices.Fostering inclusivity within the Responsible Tech ecosystem through mentorship.Empowering individuals to lead by delivering tangible ethical tech solutions.