Director at Nizami Traders (1997 – Present)
Nizami Traders is principally engaged in Chemical Supply, Sourcing of specialized raw materials from international markets and local markets as a prequalified contractor in DESTO and National Construction Company etc. Working on various specialized Alloys resourcing for research organizations.
- Worked with US Based consultant (MIT Graduate) in completed study for the availability of local raw materials for producing Bio-diesel and biomethane in Pakistan. Worked successfully by identifying the raw materials of indigenous source.
- Currently engaged in studying Bio mass fuel as alternative fuel for industry from waste available frequently. Have consulted and guided a business concern in Karachi for setting up a pilot plant for utilizing waste plastics conversion into fuel oil.
- Currently working with a group of research students of Engineering University Lahore on Plastic and Biomass Gasification.
- Conducted successful trials with NHA for a new product FORTA F1 from FORTA Corp USA as their agent in Pakistan. Trial has been conducted and approved at Sahiwal Bypass Punjab.
- Worked on a research project for development of Light Weight Concrete from indigenous raw materials with a German Company, EasyMakers. For low cost housing projects. A comprehensive study of market availability of raw materials was done and a feasibility was prepared.
- Marketing of Paper chemicals i.e Optical Brightener and Fortified Rosin was conducted for the DAWCHEM company in the Northern Industrial areas of Pakistan.
- Certified applicator of Water Proofing Chemicals for Zahabiya Chemicals Karachi and performed jobs in NCL, Metro Cash & Carry, Sehwan Sharif Shrine and Kenyan Embassy, Islamabad etc.
- Imported Disposable paper cups from China in bulk for introduction in local market.
- Working with Contech International, a construction company as a project coordinator on their various projects providing liaison between organizations, labour force and officials. Also engaged in procurement and utilization of chemicals for various projects.
- Developed a chemical for quick drying of Plaster work and used in various field trials.
- Worked with Nano Science Center in Quaid e Azam University for commercializing their research e.g introducing moisture reducing chemical in cement industry for reduction of waste to energy raw material / biomass.
- Working with Nano Science department to develop a fuel booster and working for its introduction in the market.
- Supported many research scientists in getting their research patented in Pakistan.
- Successfully managed a GYM for 16 years.
- During all these ventures and working, have managed many varied human resources like labour force, marketing and sales personnel, research scientists, technical staff and various industrial concerns and organisations.
Research Facility Manager at Capital Feeds Limited (1993 – 1997)
Set-up a Poultry Farm as a research facility farm with Capital Feeds Limited. Worked on effects of various ingredients of feed on poultry and developed a low cost and more effective feed mix using indigenous materials and wastes from Hatchery i.e. Protein from hatchery waste and Di Calcium phosphate from Lime. The mix was modified and used in feed formulation.
Production Supervisor at Modern Food Industries (1990 – 1993)
- Developed new products for the local market e.g confectionery, chocolate chips etc. Successfully marketed the products throughout Pakistan.
- Supervised production as per targets given by the management.
- Resource planning and product identification for the market and its successful marketing.
Deck Cadet at PNSC (1984 – 1985)
Sailed on board PNSC ship m.v. Hinglaj (Cargo Vessel) as deck cadet. Left the job in 1985 to complete education.
Student at Pakistan Marine Academy (1982 – 1984)
Completed two years course of marine studies including navigation, cargo work, seamanship theory and practical.
