In the high-pressure environment of GIKI, I, Ubaid Chawla, learned that leadership is about finding clarity within chaos. As a Computer Science student, I spent my time in Topi mastering the logic of systems while discovering a passion for the people behind them. That GIKI grit and the confidence I built in the hills became my foundation as I transitioned from the technical world into the fast-paced realm of commercial and digital strategy.
Today, as the Senior Vice President at Daraz, I am at the forefront of the e-commerce revolution in South Asia. From managing complex marketplace operations to leading diverse teams across the region, I apply the same resilience and strategic thinking I first practiced at GIKI. I went from a student of software to a leader of digital commerce. GIKI didn’t just teach me how to solve for x; it taught me how to scale a vision.