➤ As a Chief Innovation Officer, I develop and implement strategic innovation plans to foster creative thinking across the company➤ Responsible for analyzing market trends and disruptions to identify new opportunities in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, ML, and automation➤ Leading the development of a Center of Expertise, implementing Ellucian banner and Workday platforms at universities to enhance the effectiveness and transparency in financial management, Human Capital Management (HCM), strategic planning, student lifecycle management (including registration, financial aid, advising, and admissions), and research grant management➤ Responsible for ensuring the integration of Workday and Ellucian banner with the latest Cyber Security tools and technologies, such as IBM Security Verify and Fischer identity to protect university resources from cyber-attacks➤ I also design resource allocation processes including portfolio management, capital expenditure planning, and budgeting to guide disruptive innovations from inception to market readiness

➤ Developed and implemented strategies to uplift startups and scale their businesses, including identifying investment opportunities and connecting them with relevant stakeholders and investors➤ Developed and managed the budget for the incubator, ensuring NIC operations within financial constraints and utilizing resources effectively ➤ Mentored founders in developing business plans and provided strategic guidance in business modeling, sales, marketing, financing, VC fundraising, and operational strategy➤ Provided thought leadership and stayed up-to-date with the rapidly transforming innovation landscape

➤ Established AIIA training platform for capacity building of executives, managers, mid-career professionals, graduates and students to bridge the skill gap in the textile and pharma industries➤ Established Center of Excellence in Compressed Air (CECA), a Pakistan’s first fully featured compressed air training facility through the donations from local i.e. Rastgar Group and international donors i.e. Gardner-Denver in Germany and VP instruments in France➤ Introduced need-based customized training solutions for industries to get the most out of their existing workforce and enhance productivity ➤ Co-authored industry practitioners book titled “Compressed Air best practitioners approach” (https://shop.aiia.com.pk/)

➤ Planning and implementation of National Research Agenda across the public sector universities of the country➤ As Principal Accounting Officer (PAO), managed over Rs. 56 billion portfolios for allocating financial resources, project approvals, monitoring & evaluation of institutional development projects and HR resources to Higher Education Institutes➤ Led the planning, development, implementation and assessment of all academic & research programs of the higher education sector of Pakistan➤ Developed strong alliances and coordinated mutually beneficial relationships with academic institutions, businesses, government and other agencies to ensure impact on society and provide impetus for knowledge-based economy➤ Developed, implemented and participated in a leadership training program for Vice Chancellors/Rectors of public sector universities, funded by the British Council, to understand and implement best practices in the country's higher education sector➤ Led implementation of the largest Fulbright program in the world in terms of U.S. government contribution, with over $18.44 million dollars in scholarships across the public sector universities of Pakistan ➤ Oversaw the financial management, governance, performance evaluation and outcome-based progress of U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies (USPCAS). The initiative aimed at strengthening the culture of applied research, and connected U.S. universities with expertise in energy, agriculture, and water with Pakistani universities to modernize curricula, conduct joint research, and foster student and faculty exchanges. ➤ Established International linkages to provide faculty and student exchange scholarships for further studies and collaborative research opportunities for mutual interest

➤ Responsible for strategic planning of the university's academic & research programs to ensure holistic student development and community engagement ➤ Led the development and implementation of university policies and procedures➤ Managed academic and administrative matters both within & beyond campus➤ Spearheaded the development and maintenance of university infrastructure, including academic buildings, laboratories, and student facilities➤ Ensured the alignment of academic programs with industry needs and national priorities, particularly in the textile sector➤ Secured funding from international donors such as KOICA & GIZ to upgrade laboratory facilities and enhance capacity building

➤ Administered the management, financial, academic, and research affairs of the School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS)➤ Collaborated with industry professionals and faculty to develop a core curriculum that aligns with the industry needs➤ Responsibilities included planning and envisioning the institute's future direction ➤ Led the faculty in introducing various industry specific Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs, fostering a vibrant research culture and establishing collaborations with renowned research organisations such as CERN in Geneva, Caltech, Stanford University, Kyung Hee University in Korea, Comtec in Japan, and UWE in the UK. ➤ Conducted research and supervision of MS/PhD thesis students in the areas of Grid Computing, Distributed Computing, Mobile Agents and Distributed Database systems. ➤ Secured research funding from US state department, EU research support programs and UK Higher education research grant programs➤ Strengthened industry connections with Silicon Valley companies, including Wicorus, Vertical Systems Inc, Marvel Technologies, Dell, Whiz Silicon, and Software Productivity Strategists (SPS)➤ Enhanced domestic industry linkages with Gul Ahmad Textiles Karachi, Genesis Solutions Karachi, Pakistan Rowing Federation, Guard Filters, INTEL, NCR, CISCO and NETSOL.

➤ Responsible for supervision/management of transfer of technology and indigenous production of electronic systems and maintenance of military radars➤ Conceived the design/development of Chaff and Flare dispensing system through Air Weapons Complex, Pakistan. The system is in use at Pakistan Air Force and being exported as well ➤ Carried out feasibility study for installation and operation of low-level radars at strategic military sites➤ Designed and developed on-the-job training program on operation/maintenance for radar technicians’➤ Led a team of technicians for operational readiness of equipment and time critical maintenance activities