More than 20 years of experience in various organizations in Pakistan and USA in both Engineering and Management roles. Worked as Research Assistant in Mobile and Portable Radio Group (MPRG) of Virginia Tech under the supervision of Dr. Jeff Reed and Dr. Ted Rappaport. Was one of the first researchers to propose Space Time Block Codes for eight transmit antennas. The collaboration with MPRG has continued over the years and has resulted in 12 research publications and a book on Wireless Communications published by Springer Nature in 2023. Worked as GM SEED at Ignite National Technology Fund, a company involved in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship eco-system in the country. Previously worked for Qualcomm USA, leading the physical layer ASIC verification of GSM modems and for COMSATS Islamabad as Assistant Professor, teaching various subjects in the Telecom and Networks area. Was part of the Ignite team that evaluated and awarded multi-billion-rupee NIC and DigiSkills projects. Have also helped fund a number of startups that have gone on to become successful commercial ventures.