We are thrilled to recount the remarkable success story of one of our most distinguished alumni, Shaikh Kashif Ali, famously known as “Sunny Ali.” Hailing from a low-income family in Karachi, Sunny encountered various financial hurdles in his early life. However, his unwavering passion for computer science propelled him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in the field from the prestigious Bahria University Karachi Campus.
Sunny’s unparalleled perseverance and assiduousness paid off as he achieved the Microsoft Certified System Engineer status, which attests to his unparalleled expertise in the field. Despite his impressive academic achievements, Sunny felt that he could contribute even more to the business world. He took a brave step and relocated to Australia and Malaysia, where he began his journey towards entrepreneurial success.
With his boundless enthusiasm and enterprising acumen, Sunny has established himself as a distinguished businessman and entrepreneur. He founded multiple thriving businesses, including the widely-acclaimed e-commerce education platform, Extreme Commerce, which has now become a beacon of hope for thousands of aspiring digital entrepreneurs worldwide.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Sunny is also a dedicated philanthropist, channeling his resources and expertise to empower underprivileged communities. He has established the Sunny Ali Foundation, which is committed to providing education and skill training to marginalized communities.
Sunny’s extraordinary journey stands as a testament to the potency of grit, diligence, and unwavering determination. His success story serves as a profound source of motivation for current and future students at Bahria University. We are proud to have Sunny Ali as one of our esteemed alumni, and we extend our best wishes for all his future endeavors.
Back in 2014 when I joined Bahria University’s E&ES department, I had no idea where I would be in the next 7 years, my journey basically started there with almost no eagerness but I gradually developed a passion for Geophysics.
At Bahria, I was awarded Merit Scholarship seven times for achieving highest score, was the Vice President at Society of Exploration Geophysicist and the Captain of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists’ Prestigious IBA Competition Team. Received AAPG L. Austin Weeks Merit Scholarship and SEG Grant for SLS Conference in California (USA) which was sponsored by Chevron. In 2018 I graduated with a CGPA of 3.93 in BS (Geophysics).
After my graduation, I got inducted as a Graduate Trainee at United Energy Pakistan Ltd in their Exploration Department (Former British Petroleum Pakistan) for two years and then worked as an Exploration Geophysicist when I completed my training there. That was a life changing experience for me, I learnt a lot while I was there which led me to another great opportunity at OGDCL.
I am currently working as an Exploration Geophysicist at OGDCL which is Pakistan’s Flagship Oil and Gas E&P Company where my job is to conduct seismic surveys on land, acquire, process and interpret the data to identify the possible subsurface locations for oil and gas reserves.
When I look back, I never thought I would be here working for one of the best Oil and Gas companies of Pakistan gaining lifelong skills and experience all because of my academic life.
Contact at ezaz.farooq@ogdcl.com for guidance
Syed Mahmood Masood possesses a diverse exposure of 15 years in the Banking industry and is recognized as a specialist for driving technological ventures with a focus on quality outcomes. His experiences, in local & international project deliveries combined with strong business acumen and a customer-centric approach, have enriched his expertise to drive Digital Strategy in an efficient manner. He currently serves at UBL in vice president grade; managing large-scale initiatives including the launch of the Corporate Internet Banking portal, Mobile Apps, Digital Pods, and Robotic Process Automation and has been a strong team player in multiple test transformation projects.
Mahmood completed his MBA (Marketing) from Bahria University in 2012 and ventured in Digital Product Management to apply his academic learnings in the corporate world. He specializes in Agile Project Management, Product Management, Digital Collection & Payment Solutions, Core Banking System & ADCs, Customer Services and Corporate Training. His inclination toward continuous learning & improvement has brought him numerous international certifications and accolades.
It is an honor to present the success story of one of Bahria University Karachi campus’s distinguished alumni, Mr. Khurram Rasheed. After graduating with an MBA in marketing in 2003, he embarked on an illustrious career in the corporate world, making significant contributions and achieving remarkable success. Mr. Khurram Rasheed began his career as a Relationship Officer for Corporate Clients at a multinational organization, where he quickly rose through the ranks due to his exceptional performance.
His career took a significant turn when he joined Pak Arab Refinery Ltd. (PARCO), the largest oil refinery in Pakistan, where he continued to excel and make a significant impact. Mr. Khurram attributes much of his success to the quality education and training he received during his time at Bahria University. He recognizes the university’s teachers, support staff, and books as crucial to his development, providing him with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue his professional ambitions.
Mr. Khurram’s story is a testament to Bahria University’s commitment to providing its students with the best education and support possible. We are proud to count him as an alumnus of our esteemed institution and look forward to seeing him continue to achieve great things in the future.
Khurram Mushtaq
BBA Batch of 2008
Senior Manager
Redtone telecommunication Pakistan
Looking at the last decade, I have grown and learned a lot professionally owing to the relevant and useful knowledge that I acquired while studying Bachelor’s of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Bahria University.
I have been recently promoted to Senior Manager Network Operation Center Voice & SMS at Redtone Telecommunications Pvt LTD, a Leading LDI in the country, and quite amusingly it is the company where I started my career from, as a Network Operation Center Executive. However, I had gotten a better opportunity at VoIP Monster LLC and I moved to Dubai soon after I started my first job. After that, I worked as Manager Technical at Munchen Teldeiensent, Germany and managed a multi-diverse team from all around the world. Working with culturally diverse teams helped me to gain international market knowledge and to make new connections. This experience helped me in landing the Managerial role at the place of my first job.
My message to the young guns can be describes by a quote , which says “Great Things Never Come From Comfort Zones”, so get out of the comfort zone we have created around us.
Mr. Muhammad Naveed Alam is Senior Management Consultant & Professional. He is currently associated with Thal Engg as Divisional Financial Controller, previously worked as Head Factory Controller in Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company. His 20 years of industry career with diversified and seasoned finance professional expert in management accounting, cash flow management, analytical reporting, cost improvement, project analysis with extraordinary skill in commercial controlling and audit fields.
He acquired M. Phil from Bahria & MCom with 2nd position from UOK and is currently pursuing his PhD in Management Sciences with 4 professional academics qualification of FCCA, FPA, ACPA & ACFAc to his name. This diversified learning has enriched his exposure for teaching, management, and training people throughout his career path.
Pure knowledge, consistent development and professional excellence as his goals, he participated in several workshops arranged under the banner of ACCA including as Panelist in Train-the-Trainer workshop conducted by ACCA, in-house Siemens trainings, LUMS, University of Karachi, SAP, and NLP – the first institute of dynamic learning with completed extensive courses of various financial categories classified into six Training Areas: accounting, reporting, controlling, taxes, treasury and organization, compliance & management.
He is also having 10 years corporate visiting faculty experience & student counselor in different institutes and universities i.e. PIPFA, University of Karachi, Iqra, Bahria, PAF-KIET, KASBIT, and TSA for direct courses.
This is Sharjeel Arshad, graduated from Bahria University in 2019 with a specialization in Electronic Media. I am now a news anchor at Aaj TV, and I have worked for renowned organizations like Express News, BOL TV, Metro 1, Dialogue Pakistan, News One, and K21 News, I also frequently contributed investigative documentaries to international media outlets including Al Jazeera, Sky News UK, and Vice. I owe my success to the invaluable education and guidance provided by my teachers and the Media department at Bahria University.
Whether it was a predetermined goal or a spontaneous change in my career aspirations, what truly mattered to me was pursuing what I enjoyed doing the most. This is the story of my journey after graduating from Bahria University. While I initially focused on my early career choice – starting out as a subeditor at SAMAA TV (Digital) – I soon discovered new professional horizons that I never expected or dared to explore. Thanks to the confidence, skills, and broad perspective I gained at Bahria, I pushed myself and effortlessly tackled the most daunting challenges. I’m currently working as a digital rights activist at Media Matters for Democracy.
