4 – GIKI Alumni Association https://gikialumni.org Home of the excellent Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:39:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.10 https://gikialumni.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-GIKI-Flavicon-32x32.png 4 – GIKI Alumni Association https://gikialumni.org 32 32 Omer Javed https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/omer-javed/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:39:10 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6073

Executive Profile

Senior Director of Applied Research and Head of Computer Vision at eBay with extensive leadership in global technology firms.

Former VP of Applied Research at Twitch (Amazon) and Chief Scientist at ClipMine with a track record of scaling AI products for hundreds of millions of users.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Authored 30+ publications with over 14,000 citations and recipient of a Best Paper Award for invariant gait recognition.
  • Chief Scientist of the startup ClipMine, which was acquired by Amazon
  • Secured prestigious research support from DARPA and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
  • Recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Central Florida’s School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Strategic Expertise

  • Computer Vision, Applied Research, and Machine Learning Strategy.
  • Large-scale Product Deployment and Engineering Innovation.
  • Technology Acquisition and Scientific Leadership.
]]> Samee Khan https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/samee-khan/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:05:51 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6071

Executive Profile

Dr. Samee Khan is the George J. and Alice D. Fiedler Distinguished Chair Professor and Head of the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Kansas State University. Dr. Khan is Former Cluster Lead for Computer Systems Research at the National Science Foundation and Walter B. Booth Professor at North Dakota State University, USA.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Author of 500+ publications, including nine books, with over 29,000 citations
  • High research impact metrics featuring an h-index of 80 and an i10-index of 288
  • Secured grants and contracts totaling more than $20M from major agencies including NSF, DHS, FAA, and DOE
  • Mentored and graduated 3 postdocs, 18 PhD students, and 12 MS students, with 3 current PhD advisees.

Strategic Expertise

  • Computer and Quantum Systems Research and Development
  • Academic Leadership and Departmental Management in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Research Grant Acquisition and Federal Agency Resource Management
  • Governance & Leadership Contributions
  • Head of Department at Kansas State University and former Department Head at Mississippi State University
  • James W. Bagley Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2020-2024)
  • Cluster Lead for Computer Systems Research at the National Science Foundation (2016-2020).
]]> Uzma Babar https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/uzma-babar/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:14:48 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6024

For Uzma Babar, a degree in Mechanical Engineering from GIKI was merely the foundation for a remarkable 26-year journey that redefined human resources at the highest level. Starting as a Wireline Field Engineer in the North Sea, she pivoted to talent management, resource planning, and eventually, leading massive global transformations. Now, as the Director of HR Transformation at SLB, Uzma orchestrates the strategies that keep a massive, global workforce productive and aligned with business goals. Her story is a testament to the GIKIan spirit: using technical rigor and engineering logic to solve the human challenges of modern industry.

]]> Samar Abbas https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/samar-abbas/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:28:56 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=5894 For Samar Abbas, a GIKI alumnus from [INSERT DEGREE AND BATCH YEAR], that resilience powered his move into the American tech landscape. He transitioned his deep technical knowledge into strategic leadership, thriving on solving complex, large-scale problems. Today, he steers product strategy as a [INSERT CURRENT ROLE] at [INSERT COMPANY NAME], representing GIKI’s impact on a global stage.

]]> Murtaza Saeed https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/murtaza-saeed/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:29:59 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=5871

For Murtaza Saeed, the path from engineering was never a straight line—it was a strategic ascent. He transformed a technical foundation into a high-stakes career in global commercial strategy, moving from core industry roles to the boardroom.

Now, as a Strategic Growth Advisor, he serves as the bridge for businesses entering the competitive US Market. Murtaza’s story is a testament to the GIKIan spirit: adaptable, relentless, and always looking for the next frontier to conquer.

]]> Farooq Ayub https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/farooq-ayub/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:36:18 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=5843

Hailing from the disciplined environment of Topi, Farooq Ayub has emerged as a powerhouse in global supply chain management. With over a decade of excellence at AkzoNobel, he has mastered the art of complex logistics and integrated operations.

Today, as Hub Integrated Supply Chain Manager, he oversees vital regions including Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia, driving industrial efficiency across borders.

]]> Faisal Saleem https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/faisal-saleem/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:51:34 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=5841 In the labs of GIKI, I learned that the smallest changes at the atomic level could redefine the strength of an entire structure. As a Materials Science student, my days were spent peering into the microscopic world, trying to understand how elements bond and behave under pressure. GIKI doesn’t just give you a degree in engineering; it gives you a lens to see the world as a series of complex, interconnected systems. Whether we were testing the durability of alloys or debating the future of nanotechnology, the quiet intensity of Topi provided the perfect environment to cultivate a researcher’s patience. We learned early on that innovation isn’t always about a sudden breakthrough—it’s about the meticulous, day-to-day refinement of a process.

My journey took that foundational curiosity from the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering to some of the world’s leading research institutions. From pursuing a PhD at Tsinghua University to conducting advanced research in Singapore and Hong Kong, the ‘GIKI grit’ was my constant companion. Today, as a Professor at the Institute of Advanced Materials in Nanjing, I spend my time pushing the boundaries of nanomaterials and electrocatalysis. The scale of my work has moved to the ‘ultra-thin’—developing nanosheets and nanocones that could power the future—but the principles remain those I first practiced in Topi. I went from a student curious about the properties of matter to a scientist engineering its very potential. GIKI didn’t just teach me about materials; it taught me how to be the architect of the invisible.

]]> Ather Imran Nawaz https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/ather-imran-nawaz/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:14:54 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=5824

Ather Imran Nawaz turned his academic brilliance at GIKI into a career of impactful leadership. A gold medalist from the hills of Topi, he seamlessly bridged the gap between technology and business strategy.

Today, as CEO of Sybrid, he leads digital innovation while serving on boards of major philanthropic organizations.

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