Zubair Shaikh
President & Professor of Computer Science at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU); Co-Founder of MATZ Solutions LLC
About
I am Zubair Shaikh, currently serving as the President and Professor of Computer Science at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU), and the Co-Founder of MATZ Solutions LLC. My career has been dedicated to the intersection of high-level academic leadership and digital innovation, having previously served as Dean at FAST-NU and Executive Director of STEDA. I am deeply passionate about leveraging Agentic AI and human-centered leadership to transform education and healthcare, evidenced by my work in developing AI solutions for senior care and scaling tech enterprises to million-dollar revenues. I am currently focused on bridging global tech ecosystems and expanding AI-driven solutions across the USA, Gulf, and South Asia. I offer extensive experience in strategic transformation and mentorship, and I am looking to connect with global partners and organizations interested in sustainable growth through technological vision.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Consulting and mentoring for startups and educational leaders
- ›Expertise in AI-driven digital transformation
- ›Strategic institutional governance and change management
Looking for
- ›Global partnerships connecting academia, industry, and development ecosystems
- ›Expansion opportunities for AI-driven solutions in USA, Gulf, and Europe
- ›Engagement with international platforms like OIC/ICCIA
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Current Interests
Background
Career
Academic and executive leader with a career spanning from Assistant Professor at GIKI to Dean at FAST-NU and DHA Suffa, eventually becoming President of MAJU and co-founding MATZ Solutions.
Education
MS and PhD in Computer Science from New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering (1990–1995); Research Fellow at Wayne State University; BEng in Computer Systems from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology.
Achievements
- ›Elevated MAJU to national top rankings and international recognition
- ›Scaled MATZ Solutions to a million-dollar revenue company
- ›Developed 'Mary', the first AI Bot for senior and nursing care seekers
- ›Developed Sindh’s first policy on teacher licensing and CPD
- ›Gold Medalist and Quaid-e-Azam Scholar
Opinions
- Believes in transforming enterprises and education through a combination of AI and human-centric leadership
- Advocates for connecting academic excellence with digital innovation to improve graduate employability
- Global partnerships and cross-border operations are essential for sustainable growth