Professional Experience
Program Manager – Disabled Welfare Association (DWA)
Project Director – WOWTV (Project of DWA)
May 2019 – Present | Karachi, Pakistan
Leading and executing comprehensive health and social development programs focused on improving the
quality of life for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Overseeing planning, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation of projects, while coordinating integrated care services with medical
professionals, counselors, and social workers.
- Conduct needs assessments to identify health and social challenges of PWDs.
- Collect and analyze data to measure program outcomes and ensure continuous improvement.
- Advocate for improved healthcare and disability rights policies.
- Provide capacity-building training for staff and volunteers.
- Build partnerships with organizations and stakeholders.
- Research advanced assistive devices for PWDs.
- Ensure implementation of government disability laws in health, education, employment, and
housing sectors.
- Represent DWA, WOWTV, and the PWD community at various platforms.
- Serve as Pakistan’s first current affairs host with a physical disability.
- Manage corporate affairs, CSR initiatives, donor engagement, hiring, staff mentoring, and daily
operations.
Director of Sales and Operations – Skymount
April 2017 – January 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan
Coordinated between Skymount Canada and Skymount Pakistan, managing operations and sales of drone
and satellite communication technologies.
- Set and achieved sales targets.
- Analyzed customer needs and customized product solutions.
- Introduced next-generation technologies in Pakistan.
- Arranged meetings between customers and manufacturers.
Business Partner – Trans Fast (MEP Contractor)
June 2009 – January 2017 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Managed marketing, client meetings, procurement, and project supervision.
- Handled purchasing from companies such as PEL, Siemens, and Alstom.
- Prepared quotations and supervised projects across UAE.
- Managed budgeting, hiring, subcontracting, and documentation as per UAE regulations.
Operations / Area Manager – H2O Solution
November 2007 – March 2009 | Karachi, Pakistan
- Managed sales analysis, stock reconciliation, supplier coordination, and daily operations.
Operations / Floor Manager – Nestle Pakistan Ltd
November 2006 – September 2007
- Stock auditing, inventory monitoring, record maintenance, petty cash handling.
- Customer service management and complaint resolution.
- Maintained internal service standards and operational monitoring.
Recovery Officer (Bucket Head 180) – Citi Bank Pakistan
June 2005 – September 2006
- Managed loan documentation and recovery processes.
- Maintained customer relationships and handled financial records.
Technical / Operations Manager – F.M Engineering Services
February 2000 – May 2005
- Managed documentation, marketing, procurement, and project execution.
- Supervised electrical projects for Pakistan Steel, Civil Aviation Authority, Attock Refinery,
and Pakistan Air Force.
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce – University of Karachi (2005 – 2007)
- HSC – Karachi Board (2003 – 2004)
- SSC (Science) – Karachi Board (2002 – 2003)
Certifications & Skills
- Disability Awareness and Support – University of Pittsburgh (USA)
- Humanitarian Inclusion Standards Certification – UKaid & HelpAge
- National Observer – Local Government Elections Sindh 2023 (Election Commission of Pakistan)
- Certification in Marine Management – Pakistan Marine Academy
- Typing Speed: 40 WPM
- HT/LT Electrical Panels & Transformer Maintenance
- MEP Technical Expertise
- Photoshop, Video Editing, Blogging
- Fluent in English, Working knowledge of Arabic
- Social Worker & Disability Rights Activist
