Experience

Every Water

• Singapore
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Technology Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Product Design: Directed the design of a POU filter and initiated the design of a dispenser bottle in collaboration with design partners in China. Product Manufacturing: Streamlined manufacturing line for filter bodies and optimized our MVP manufacturing in China. Successfully commercialized a novel membrane technology to deliver clean drinking water to households. Supply Chain Management: Orchestrated a robust supply chain, reducing product cost by 10% and doubling production capacity. Ensured swift delivery of 45,000 units during catastrophic floods in Pakistan. R&D Management: Reduced R&D costs by 60%, and developed a 16nm membrane specially designed for domestic markets in collaboration with National University of Singapore consultants. Lab Establishment: Founded Pakistan's first membrane analysis lab in partnership with COMSATS Lahore and facilitated industry-specific Ph.D. scholarships. Initiated groundwork to establish Pakistan's first Hollow Fiber Membrane lab in collaboration with NTU Karachi. Certification and Compliance: I successfully navigated the process of obtaining product quality certifications to ensure that our products met the highest safety and quality standards. I initiated process of NSF certification for all our products in China. Initiated ISO 9001 certification and fulfilled all compliances. Quality Control: Introduced stringent third-party quality controls on manufacturing lines and built a team to manage product feedback, resulting in significant design improvements. Team Building: Steered the successful establishment of an entire department from the ground up, laying the foundation for innovation and growth. Partnerships: Managed strategic partnerships across five countries, including Italy, Austria, Singapore, China, and Pakistan. Market Research: Conducted comprehensive water quality surveys, which provided valuable insights for product development and helped in addressing specific customer needs. Show less



Beijing Everywater

• Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  In my role as Director of EveryWater's China operations, I play a crucial role in carving out our strategic entry into the Chinese household filter market. I am also responsible for overseeing the entire product supply chain, manufacturing processes and sales strategy. Manufacturing & Quality Control: I cater to the global demand for our products while ensuring they adhere to the highest quality standards. Managing the balance between supply and demand and maintaining top-notch quality control are my utmost priorities. Strategic Leadership: I oversee the implementation of our innovative portable water filtration systems in the Chinese market, tailoring our patented nanotechnology solutions to meet the unique demands of the local households. My strategic alignment positions EveryWater as a preferred choice in anticipation of our product launch. Sales & Operational Management: I am actively establishing both online and offline sales channels to optimize our market reach and visibility. My responsibilities also extend to handling operational logistics, including distribution and customer service, and setting up an efficient feedback system for continual product enhancements. Show less



Pak Vitae (Pvt) Ltd

• Pakistan
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  In my role as CDO, I directed all design aspects of our product portfolio and services, ensuring a seamless integration of product, graphic, user experience, industrial, and package design. My focus was on aligning the company's design strategy with business objectives, elevating the customer experience and driving our market success.Brand Strategy & Identity Development: I led the brand strategy and identity development process, collaborating with renowned international consultants, KISKA. Together, we crafted a compelling brand identity that aligned with our mission and values. Proactively participating in high-level strategy meetings, including a significant gathering in Dubai, UAE, we refined our direction, aligning our brand vision with stakeholder expectations and market realities.Website Development & Digital Strategy: Taking the initiative, I orchestrated the development of our company's website, serving as the digital face of our brand. Collaborating closely with our strategic partner, KISKA, we created a visually captivating and user-centric digital platform. Our shared vision was to deliver an interactive online space that reflects our brand ethos, engages our audience, and strengthens our online presence. Product Design Leadership & Strategic Partnerships: As a visionary product design leader, I transformed our brand identity and vision into market-leading products, prioritizing exceptional user experiences and unwavering quality. By actively managing strategic design partnerships across multiple regions which included China and Austria, we tapped into diverse perspectives and cutting-edge technologies. Nurturing these collaborations, we harnessed collective knowledge and insights to drive product innovation to new heights, solidifying our position as an industry leader. Show less

• • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  New Product Development: Introduced strategic partnerships in Shenzhen, China for product design and development, resulting in an impressive 80% reduction in design costs. Spent two months in Shenzhen, scouting innovative design agencies and successfully negotiating favorable long-term design contracts.Training: Received comprehensive training on Hollow Fibre Spinning machines and membrane development through collaboration with BOM, SepraTech, and NUS in Singapore.R&D (Intrinsically Anti-microbial Hollow Fiber Membranes): Stationed in Singapore for three months, worked on the development of the world's first intrinsically anti-microbial hollow fiber membrane at our dedicated lab. This groundbreaking project involved procuring HFM spinning equipment from SepraTECH in South Korea, establishing a state-of-the-art lab in partnership with Blue Ocean Memtech (BOM), and collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and PARX Plastics. Notably, this novel technology has been granted patents in nine countries, including the US, UK, and Japan.Intellectual Property and Patenting: Skillfully conducted patent searches, prepared patent applications, and collaborated with legal teams to secure valuable patents and protect intellectual property rights.Documentation and Reporting: Meticulously maintained records of research activities, experimental procedures, and results. Produced detailed technical reports, documentation, and impactful presentations to effectively communicate findings, project updates, and recommendations to key stakeholders. Show less



9.O PTE LTD

• Research Services

• Founder

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  As the founder of 9.O, our aim is to provide product design, manufacturing and integration services to our customers with the help of our vast network of partners in China. As the founder of 9.O, our aim is to provide product design, manufacturing and integration services to our customers with the help of our vast network of partners in China.