Electronic Engineering – GIKI Alumni Association https://gikialumni.org Home of the excellent Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:18:02 +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 Electronic Engineering – GIKI Alumni Association https://gikialumni.org 32 32 Kashif Mukhtar https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/kashif-mukhtar-2/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:18:02 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6222

Kashif Mukhtar is a tech entrepreneur and pioneer with 25+ years of experience leading AI products, fintech innovation, and digital transformation across North America and MENA.

Currently the Co-Founder & CEO of Xccelerated AI, he previously served as CTO of 24SEVEN, where he deployed advanced machine learning credit scoring and e-commerce frameworks. Kashif also pioneered the Middle East’s first mobile payment solution and founded MarTech startup Cylinder8.

]]> Zorays Khalid https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/zorays-khalid-2/ Sat, 30 May 2026 07:29:35 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6184 Zorays Khalid turns advanced electronic architecture into clean energy real-world infrastructure. After engineering a SUPARCO-sponsored sensor fusion project at GIKI, he founded Zorays Solar in 2014, scaling it into a premier renewable energy enterprise across Pakistan. From implementing hybrid lithium backup storage to architecting commercial EV charging frameworks, Zorays is a green-tech pioneer translating core automation principles into sustainable, industrial-scale energy optimization.

]]> Adil Saeed https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/adil-saeed/ Mon, 11 May 2026 07:22:36 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6155 Pivoting from high-stakes global infrastructure to the frontlines of Pakistan’s automotive boom, Adil Saeed (Batch 13) is a master of industrial scale. As Executive Director at Sazgar Engineering, he steers quality for Haval and leads massive manufacturing operations. Whether rescuing abandoned airport projects in Oman or managing 400-plus teams, this GIKIan leader blends Six Sigma precision with elite project delivery.

]]> Usman Rizwan https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/usman-rizwan/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:25:38 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6134 A mastermind of telecommunications infrastructure, Usman Rizwan (Batch 6) leads the evolution of smart connectivity as the Head of Cognitive Network Solutions at Ericsson Pakistan. With over two decades of mastery, he pioneered the nationwide LTE rollout for Warid and now drives network optimization through AI-driven insights. A GIKIan veteran with a Master’s from Western University, he excels at blending P&L precision with technical brilliance to power Pakistan’s digital backbone.

]]> Umar Khan https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/umar-khan/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:12:43 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6091

Executive Profile

Power system protection and control professional with over 15 years of experience in research, development, and application engineering. Holds a Ph.D. from The University of Western Ontario specializing in novel protection techniques and algorithms for phase shifting transformers.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Major contributor to international IEEE protection standards including IEEE 3004.8 for motor protection and PC37.245 for phase shifting transformers.
  • Sustained scholarly record featuring peer-reviewed journal and conference publications in modern protection engineering.

Strategic Expertise

  • Power Systems Protection and Control Engineering. Phase Shifting
  • Transformers and Motor Protection Standards. Advanced Protection
  • Algorithms and Application Engineering.
]]> Waqas Majeed https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/waqas-majeed/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:08:51 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6087

Executive Profile

Dr. Waqas Majeed is Head of MR R&D Collaborations (U.S.) at Siemens Healthineers, leading strategic research partnerships with top academic and clinical institutions. A PhD bioengineer from Georgia Tech and former faculty at LUMS, Dr. Majeed brings 15+ years of experience bridging academia and industry to translate research into clinical impact.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Leadership of U.S.-based MR R&D collaborations for a global leader in medical technology.

Strategic Expertise

  • Bioengineering and Medical Imaging Technology Strategy
  • Strategic Industry-Academia Integration and Research Management
  • Contribution to the development of globally relevant engineering curricula
  • Mentorship and strategic guidance for the next generation of engineers.
]]> Muhammad Shumail https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/muhammad-shumail/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:06:36 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6086

Executive Profile

Dr. Muhammad Shumail is an alumnus of GIKI Batch 9 and holds a PhD from Stanford University, USA. Dr. Shumail is an expert microwave engineer and accelerator physicist with extensive experience in academic and national laboratory settings. Currently, he is contributing to the quantum computing industry at Rigetti Computing.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Developed linear accelerators for industrial and medical applications at SLAC National Accelerator Lab
  • Served as a Faculty Member and Program Director of Electrical Engineering at Habib University
  • Contributing to the development of superconducting microwave quantum computing processors.

Strategic Expertise

  • Microwave Engineering & Accelerator Physics
  • Superconducting Quantum Computing Processors
  • Industrial & Medical Linear Accelerator Development
  • Governance & Leadership Contributions.
]]> Momin Uppal https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/momin-uppal/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:03:14 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6085

Executive Profile

Dr. Momin Uppal is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at LUMS and a Research Scientist at 10X Engineers Lahore. Dr. Uppal co-leads the Center for Urban Informatics, Technology, and Policy (CITY at LUMS). His research leverages geospatial AI and data science to redefine urban management and understanding.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Inaugural winner of the LUMS’ VC Teaching Excellence Award
  • Recipient of the HEC Pakistan’s Best University Teacher Award 2021
  • Earned a BS with highest distinction from GIK Institute
  • Former Chairperson of the Department of Electrical Engineering at LUMS.

Strategic Expertise

  • Geospatial AI and Urban Data Science
  • Urban Informatics, Technology, and Policy
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Governance & Leadership Contributions.
]]> Syed Wajih Umar https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/syed-wajih-umar/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:56:59 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6083

Executive Profile

Dr. Syed Wajih Umar is an Algorithms Lead (Translational Medicine) with a diverse background in electrical engineering and multi-physics mathematical modeling. Dr. Umar specializes in applied algorithm development, bridging the gap between academic research and practical, product-grade systems. His professional experience spans high-tech sectors including physiological signal processing, computer vision, and MEMS device design.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Developed specialized modeling and designs for MEMS devices, including space-grade gyroscopes and energy harvesters
  • Successfully translated complex research into deployable, translational medicine algorithms.

Strategic Expertise

  • Multi-physics Mathematical Modeling & Algorithm Development
  • MEMS Device Design (Energy Harvesters & Space-grade Gyroscopes)
  • Physiological Signal Processing & Computer Vision
  • Systems Engineering for Translational Medicine
  • Governance & Leadership Contributions
  • Algorithms Lead for Translational Medicine initiatives
  • Contributed to academic curriculum development and accreditation-related processes
  • Leadership in the translation of research into industrial-grade products.
]]> Sohaib Khan https://gikialumni.org/giki-alumni/sohaib-khan/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:55:02 +0000 https://gikialumni.org/?post_type=giki-alumni&p=6081

Executive Profile

Dr. Sohaib Khan is the CEO and co-founder of Hazen.ai, a pioneering company in video analytics for traffic safety. Dr. Khan is an expert in computer vision and deep learning, with a career spanning leadership roles in both academia and technology innovation. His work focuses on the intersection of technology and societal impact, specifically leveraging AI to reduce road fatalities and improve urban management.

Key Impact Indicators

  • Co-founded Hazen.ai, an award-winning startup recognized for transforming global traffic management through real-time monitoring
  • Played a pivotal role in founding the LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship and the Technology for People Initiative (TPI).
  • Former Chair of the Computer Science Department at LUMS, Lahore
  • Former Research Director at the GIS Technology Innovation Center, Umm Al-Qura University.
  • Founder and leader of interdisciplinary centers focused on entrepreneurship and governance-related technology.

Strategic Expertise

  • Computer Vision & Deep Learning
  • Video Analytics for Traffic Safety & Management
  • Technology for Public Policy & Socio-Economic Challenges
  • GIS Technology & Innovation
  • Governance & Leadership Contributions
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