👋 Greetings from Edinburgh!

I’m a passionate Product and Technology Professional, thriving at the intersection of technology and business. My journey spans Entrepreneurship, FinTech, and Software Engineering, leading me to my current role as a Product Lead at LottieFiles.

🚀 My Transition to Product Management

What sparked my shift from engineering to product management? A profound fascination with the product development lifecycle. From engaging in problem discovery with customers to brainstorming innovative solutions and collaborating with engineers and designers, I am deeply involved in every step of creating remarkable products.

💼 Past Endeavors

• Held the role of Co-Founder and CEO at Payer, leading the forefront of financial technology innovation in the Maldives.
• Functioned as a Consultant at OneGov, providing expert guidance in public sector technology.

Additionally, my entrepreneurial spirit led me to co-found several key ventures such as Lavafoshi, SparkHub, and Maldives Financial Review, each making significant strides in enhancing Maldives’ digital ecosystem.

🌱 Nurturing the Start-up Ecosystem

Beyond building digital products, I’m dedicated to fostering the local start-up community. My efforts include co-founding the Malè Chapter of Startup Grind and representing as the local ambassador for AngelHack.

🎓 Educational Foundation

• MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, University of Edinburgh (2020)
• BE (Hons) in Software Engineering, Staffordshire University (2016)

🏆 Recognitions

• Start-up of the Year (Payer), Maldives Business Awards (2019)
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Maldives Business Awards (2018)
• Best App Challenge - 1st Place (Lavafoshi), Ministry of Economic Development

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