In the rigorous labs of GIKI, I, Syed Ijlal Hayder, learned that every material has a story and every failure is a data point. As a Metallurgy and Materials Engineering student, I spent my time in Topi exploring the science behind how the world is built. That GIKI grit and the discipline I found in those hills became the foundation of my professional resilience as I stepped into the global industry.
Today, as a Manager at KPMG, I help organizations navigate complex risks and operational challenges. From my technical roots to leading high-level advisory projects in the UK and beyond, I apply the same analytical precision I first practiced at GIKI. I went from a student of alloys to a leader in corporate strategy and risk management. GIKI didn’t just teach me about engineering; it taught me how to provide solutions in a world that never stops changing.