Shaping the Future of Education & Work

A team of visionary leaders with global experience in building large-scale, high-transaction platforms, strategic expertise in higher education, and a unique blend of entrepreneurial and academic insights.

Leadership

Mubashar Hameed

Founder & CEO

Brings extensive leadership experience from global Fortune-500 corporations and academia, driving innovation and strategic growth at Colaraz with his deep understanding of higher education and digital transformation.

Formerly served as:

• Rector & CEO, KSBL
• Chief Information Officer, General Electric (Security, Commercial Finance, Aero Energy)
• SVP & Chief Digital Officer, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
• EVP & Chief Information Officer, MoneyGram
• SVP & Chief Information Officer, Fiserv

Babar Hameed

Co-Founder & COO

Leverages his enterprise architecture and business strategy expertise from leading financial institutions and consulting firms to optimize operational efficiency and scalability at Colaraz.

Formerly served as:

• Enterprise Business Architect, Great West Lifeco
• Enterprise Architect, Bank of Montreal
• Consultant, Deloitte
• Consultant, Canadian Government Services

Imran Shahid

CTO

Brings over 25 years of technology leadership across Fintech, Education, and e-Commerce sectors, advancing Colaraz’s AI-powered SaaS platform with deep expertise in scalable architecture, cloud-native solutions, and digital innovation.

Formerly served as:

• SVP & CTO, Trangolabs Technologies, Dubai
• Senior Solutions Architect at Tacton, Stockholm, Sweden
• Senior Consultant, Wilo Düsseldorf Germany
• Senior Solutions Architect, Gameview Studios

Advisory Board

Imran Sayeed

Advisor

Provides invaluable insights into technology innovation and entrepreneurial success, guiding Colaraz’s technical advancements and market positioning with his experience as a tech entrepreneur, chief technology officer, and educator.

Currently engaged as:

• Faculty at MIT’s Sloan School of Management
• Founder, Teach the World Foundation
• Board of Advisors, Disrupt.com and HERE Technologies

Formerly served as:

• SVP & CTO, NTT Data
• Board of Directors, Engro Corp and DH Corp

Dr. Afzal Haque

Advisor

Contributes his vast academic leadership experience, ensuring Colaraz’s alignment with educational excellence and institutional needs, drawing from his tenure as Vice Chancellor at multiple prestigious universities.

Formerly served as:

• Vice Chancellor, NED University of Engineering & Technology
• Vice Chancellor, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
• Vice Chancellor, DHA Suffa University
• Director/CEO, NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology
• Managing Director, National Education Foundation

Dr Suhail Qureshi

Advisor

Supports Colaraz with seasoned higher-education perspective and strategic guidance shaped by long-standing institutional experience.

Formerly served as:

• Senior academic and institutional advisory roles across higher education