Maria Khan, has developed programs to drive Transformation and Innovation with high impact, while leading and managing end-to-end business plans, increasing revenue & market share for companies like T-Mobile, Hilton and Essilor. A Strategic Thinker with years of Leadership, Product Management, and Implementation Experience. She has worked with several non-profits BETI and SEWA in India, MWWC, Nasim, BaitulMaal in US, contributing to social and community service. Maria holds a MBA degree in Marketing and BA (hons.) from Lady Shri Ram, Delhi University. President at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2024-2026. (Compensation: None).
Mohammad Irshad Ahmad, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India and Masters in Information Technology from University of Texas at Dallas. Has over Twenty four years of experience as IT Professional as Technical and Managerial role over various companies in India, South-East Asia, Australia and United States. Currently working as Director, Service Delivery at Ericsson Plano TX. Vice President at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2024-2026. (Compensation: None).
Syed Murtuza Abbas, holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering for Aligarh Muslim University, India, a PhD in structural engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Manages the infrastructure, energy, and materials industry accounts in North America for Dassault Systemes. He mentors high-school students as a Big with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lone Star Texas and serves as a judge at Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair. He is a licensed professional mechanical engineer (PE). Secretary at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2024-2026. (Compensation: None).
Javed Alam, holds a B.Sc. Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, 1989, India; 1991 batch ME (Hydrosystems) from University of Roorkee, India. Started his career as lecturer in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Worked in Malaysia as consultant engineer for Petronas Twin Towers, before moving to Canada in 1998. He has been working as an IT professional since 2000 in the USA. Treasurer at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2024-2026. (Compensation: None).
Danish Iqbal, graduated from Gulbarga University in India with a degree in Computer Science Engineering. With over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, he has assisted several companies in developing some of the largest data warehouse and Business Intelligence systems for prominent clients such as Amazon, Accenture, HP, Federal Aviation, NetApp, TiVo, Nintendo, State of Tennessee, Biogen, Logitech, Electronic Arts, among others. Additionally, he has served as a leader for ICF Tech, a social organization, and as an instructor for Business Intelligence at Mission College in Santa Clara, California. Director at AAADFW, performs duties as required by the organization. Term 2024-2026, (Compensation None).
Humayun Rashid, is a dedicated Civil Rights Activist, a Seasoned Nonprofit and Development Consultant, Creative Director by profession, an expert in Planning and Marketing Operations and Strategic Advisor on various boards. He has worked with various non profits like Taj Sartaj Society, Seeratun Nabi committee in India and Islamic Center of Fremont, IAMC and Impact Hub in USA. Humayun holds a Masters Degree in Mathematics from DU and MBA in Information Technology and Management from AIMA. He is a User Experience and Digital Marketing Specialist and has assisted in creating world class digital products for several companies such as Facebook, Walmart, Intuit, EMC Dell, Thomson Reuters, CBRE, Sabre, Western Digital, Sapient etc. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2024-2026. (Compensation: None).
Afrin Zeenat, holds a B.A. (Hons.) in English Language and Literature from Women’s College, Aligarh Muslim University, and was awarded the Sabiha Farooq Memorial Scholarship for scoring the highest marks in the B.A. in English, 1995. She earned both her M.A. in English literature and Ph.D. with a dual emphasis in Nineteenth-Century American literature and Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Arkansas. She was a Junior Fulbright Scholar at the William J. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas from 2007-2008. Currently, she is Professor of English at Dallas College where she teaches a variety of classes ranging from composition to literature courses. She recently coedited an anthology of essays published by Syracuse University Press titled Veil Obsessed: Representations in Literature, Art, and Media. Board Member at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2024-2026 (Compensation: None).
Mohammad Raza Rizvi, holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University and Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Kanpur. He focuses on leading and delivering technology enabled business transformation programs for Financial Services clients. He has delivered success at many Fortune 500/1000 clients while working for Accenture, PwC and Wipro. He advises undergrad students at Penn State university. Board Member at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2024-2026 (Compensation: None).
Zeba Kidwai Siddiqui, holds Ph.D in Biochemistry and Immunology from AIIMS/Aligarh Muslim University. Worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow at TUT, Toyohashi, Japan and also at the Department of Biological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Later, served as a Faculty at the Department of Infectious Diseases, UIC, Chicago, IL. Also, served two terms as President of AMUAA-Greater Chicago, as well as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Director at AAADFW, duties performed as per the organization needs. Term 2024-2026. (Compensation: None).
Albana Mansoor, holds a Bachelor’s degree from Allahabad University, India; MBA Finance from Wayne State University, MI and Health Care Leadership certification from Belmont University, TN. Has over ten years of experience with corporations like Ford Motor Co., AK Steel and Merrill Lynch. Currently, working as Finance Manager dedicated to CHRISTUS health for the past several years. Serves as President of AAADFW, duties are performed on an “as needed” basis. Term 2022-2024. (Compensation: None).
Fatima Khan, holds Bachelor of English and Education degrees and Masters in Education. Vice President at AAADFW, duties performed as per organizational need. Term 2022-2024.(Compensation: None).
Mohammad Irshad Ahmad, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India. Has over eighteen years of experience as IT Professional as Technical and Managerial role over various companies in India, South-East Asia, Australia and United States. Currently Technical Manager/Project Leader at Ericsson Inc. Plano, TX for last several years and now Director at Ericsson. Secretary at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2022-2024. (Compensation: None).
Javed Alam, holds a B.Sc. Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, 1989, India; 1991 batch ME (Hydrosystems) from University of Roorkee, India. Started his career as lecturer in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Worked in Malaysia as consultant engineer for Petronas Twin Towers, before moving to Canada in 1998. He has been working as an IT professional since 2000 in the USA. Treasurer at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2022-2024. (Compensation: None).
Syed Murtuza Abbas, holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering for Aligarh Muslim University, India, a PhD in structural engineering from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Manages the infrastructure, energy, and materials industry accounts in North America for Dassault Systemes. He mentors high-school students as a Big with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lone Star Texas and serves as a judge at Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair. He is a licensed professional mechanical engineer (PE). Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2022-2024. (Compensation: None).
Sharib Haroon, holds a Bachelors from AMU, PGDBM from IMT Gaziabad and MS in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin in Madison. Over eighteen years of experience in Finance, Analytics and Strategy. Currently serves as Head of Strategic Development at Alcon. Served as Shura Council member of Islamic Center of Irving. Member of Interfaith Council of Irving and founder of Irving chapter of IAMC. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2022-2024. (Compensation: None).
Danish Iqbal, graduated from Gulbarga University in India with a degree in Computer Science Engineering. With over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, he has assisted several companies in developing some of the largest data warehouse and Business Intelligence systems for prominent clients such as Amazon, Accenture, HP, Federal Aviation, NetApp, TiVo, Nintendo, State of Tennessee, Biogen, Logitech, Electronic Arts, among others. Additionally, he has served as a leader for ICF Tech, a social organization, and as an instructor for Business Intelligence at Mission College in Santa Clara, California. Director at AAADFW, performs duties as required by the organization. Term 2022-2024, (Compensation None).
Maria Khan, holds Bachelor’s Degree in English (Hons.) from Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi and completed her MBA with Marketing major as a Gold Medalist. Maria is a versatile professional with a passion for excellence, expertise in eCommerce, online & email marketing, paid & organic search and user experience management. As a senior level manager with a history of success leading projects and delivering outstanding results, Maria brings growth and strategy experience from initiation, measurement and implementation to everything in between. She has worked with several non-profits BETI and SEWA, India, expanding her knowledge about community service. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2022-2024. (Compensation: None).
Zeba Kidwai Siddiqui, holds Ph.D in Biochemistry and Immunology from AIIMS/Aligarh Muslim University. Worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow at TUT, Toyohashi, Japan and also at the Department of Biological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Later, served as a Faculty at the Department of Infectious Diseases, UIC, Chicago, IL. Also, served two terms as President of AMUAA-Greater Chicago, as well as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Director at AAADFW, duties performed as per the organization needs. Term 2022-2024. (Compensation: None).
Faraz Hasan, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India. Has over twenty years of experience with corporations like, Danfoss, Johnson Control, Strix Ltd., Stocko, JST Corp. and TE Connectivity. Currently a Vice President Sales at Electrical Component International for the past several years. President at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Shadan Hasan holds a Master's degree in Human Resource & Organizational Development, from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India. Also holds a Master of Science - Information Technology from the University of Texas, Dallas. PMP certified and works as a Program Manager for Citibank. Has over 14 years of experience in IT and has worked for organizations like, Perot Systems (now DELL), Bear Stearns (now Chase) and Goldman Sachs. Vice President, AAADFW. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None)
Maria Khan, holds Bachelor's Degree in English (Hons.) from Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi and completed her MBA with Marketing major as a Gold Medalist. Maria is a versatile professional with a passion for excellence, expertise in eCommerce, online & email marketing, paid & organic search and user experience management. As a senior level manager with a history of success leading projects and delivering outstanding results, Maria brings growth and strategy experience from initiation, measurement and implementation to everything in between. She has worked with several non-profits BETI and SEWA, India, expanding her knowledge about community service. Secretary at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Shahid Mansoor, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India; Masters in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial) from Lamar University, Texas. Has over twenty years of experience as Product/Reliability/Program engineer in varied industries. Started career in elector-mechanical Industry then moved to Automotive Industry as Product Development engineer at Ford Motor Company. Currently a Defense Industry Specialty System Engineer (Reliability) for past several years. Treasurer AAADFW. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Mohammad Irshad Ahmad, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India. Has over eighteen years of experience as IT Professional as Technical and Managerial role over various companies in India, South-East Asia, Australia and United States. Currently Technical Manager/Project Leader at Ericsson Inc. Plano, TX for last several years and now Director at Ericsson. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Fatima Khan, holds Bachelor of English and Education degrees and Masters in Education. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Babra Neazi, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Miranda House, Delhi University, India; Master of Arts degree in Geography from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, India and B.Ed. degree from Annamalai University, India. Past experience includes four years teaching in high schools in Delhi, India. Co-founder and Director of Fusion Force Inc.- an IT Services company. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Sharib Haroon, holds a Bachelors from AMU, PGDBM from IMT Gaziabad and MS in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin in Madison. Over eighteen years of experience in Finance, Analytics and Strategy. Currently serves as Head of Strategic Development at Alcon. Served as Shura Council member of Islamic Center of Irving. Member of Interfaith Council of Irving and founder of Irving chapter of IAMC. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Javed Alam, holds a B.Sc. Engg. from Aligarh Muslim University, 1989, India; 1991 batch ME (Hydrosystems) from University of Roorkee. Started his career as lecturer in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Worked in Malaysia as consultant engineer for Petronas Twin Towers before moving to Canada in 1998. He has been working as an IT professional since 2000 in the USA. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2020-2022. (Compensation: None).
Shahida Naz, holds a Bachelor degree from Meerut University, India and attended Abdullah College, Aligarh Muslim University, India; also lived in Malaysia and Canada. Moved to USA in 1999 and started business in 2001. Currently runs two businesses: Fashion Venus and Perfumes2go. President AAADFW. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Shakeel M. Farooqui, PhD, holds a Bachelor degree from Aligarh Muslim University, India; MSc. in Biochemistry from Aligarh Muslim University India and PhD in Biochemistry from Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. With Post-doctoral training at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA and Louisiana State University (LSU) MC, New Orleans, LA. After serving as faculty in LSU MC for 14 years, Shakeel and his spouse Shiru started a biotechnology company "FabGennix International" in Shreveport, LA in 2001 that later moved to Frisco, TX in 2004 and serves as a Director at FabGennix. Vice President AAADFW. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Shadan Hasan, holds a Master's degree in Human Resource & Organizational Development, from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India. Also holds a Master of Science - Information Technology from the University of Texas, Dallas. PMP certified and works as a Program Manager for Citibank. Has over 14 years of experience in IT and has worked for organizations like, Perot Systems (now DELL), Bear Stearns (now Chase) and Goldman Sachs. Secretary AAADFW. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None)
Shahid Mansoor, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India; Masters in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial) from Lamar University, Texas. Has over twenty years of experience as Product/Reliability/Program engineer in varied industries. Started career in elector-mechanical Industry then moved to Automotive Industry as Product Development engineer at Ford Motor Company. Currently a Defense Industry Specialty System Engineer (Reliability) for past several years. Treasurer AAADFW. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Mohammad Irshad Ahmad, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India. Has over eighteen years of experience as IT Professional as Technical and Managerial role over various companies in India, South-East Asia, Australia and United States. Currently Technical Manager/Project Leader at Ericsson Inc. Plano, TX for last 7 years. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Faraz Hasan, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India. Has over twenty years of experience with corporations like, Danfos, Johnson Control, Strix Ltd., Stocko, JST Corp. and TE Connectivity. Currently a Senior Leader at Dwyer Instruments for the past several years. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Fatima Khan, holds Bachelor of English and Education degrees and Masters in Education. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Maria Khan, holds Bachelor's Degree in English (Hons.) from Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi and completed her MBA with Marketing major as a Gold Medalist. Maria is a versatile professional with a passion for excellence, expertise in eCommerce, online & email marketing, paid & organic search and user experience management. As a senior level manager with a history of success leading projects and delivering outstanding results, Maria brings growth and strategy experience from initiation, measurement and implementation to everything in between. She has worked with several non-profits BETI and SEWA, India, expanding her knowledge about community service. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed as per organizational need. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Babra Neazi, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Miranda House, Delhi University, India; Master of Arts degree in Geography from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, India and B.Ed. degree from Annamalai University, India. Past experience includes four years teaching in high schools in Delhi, India. Co-founder and Director of Fusion Force Inc.- an IT Services company. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2018-2020. (Compensation: None).
Dr. Fauzia K. Osama, MD, holds a medical degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, India and postgraduate in Internal Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Lubbock, TX. Currently a Practicing Physician in the DFW Metro for the past several years. President AAADFW. Term 2016-2018. (Compensation: None).
Shahida Naz, holds a Bachelor degree from Meerut University, India and attended Abdullah College, Aligarh Muslim University, India; also lived in Malaysia and Canada. Moved to USA in 1999 and started business in 2001. Currently runs two businesses: Fashion Venus and Perfumes2go. Vice President AAADFW. Term 2016-2018. (Compensation: None).
Faraz Hasan, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India. Has over twenty years of experience with corporations like, Danfos, Johnson Control, Strix Ltd., Stocko, JST Corp. and TE Connectivity. Currently a Senior Leader at Dwyer Instruments for the past several years. Secretary AAADFW. Term 2016-2018 (Compensation: None).
Shahid Mansoor, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India; Masters in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial) from Lamar University, Texas. Has over twenty years of experience as Product/Reliability/Program engineer in varied industries. Started career in elector-mechanical Industry then moved to Automotive Industry as Product Development engineer at Ford Motor Company. Currently a Defense Industry Specialty System Engineer (Reliability) for past several years. Treasurer AAADFW. Term 2016-2018. (Compensation: None).
Shakeel M. Farooqui, PhD, holds a Bachelor degree from Aligarh Muslim University, India; MSc. in Biochemistry from Aligarh Muslim University India and PhD in Biochemistry from Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. With Post-doctoral training at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA and Louisiana State University (LSU) MC, New Orleans, LA. After serving as faculty in LSU MC for 14 years, Shakeel and his spouse Shiru started a biotechnology company "FabGennix International" in Shreveport, LA in 2001 that later moved to Frisco, TX in 2004 and serves as a Director at FabGennix. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2016-2018. (Compensation: None).
Shadan Hasan, holds a Master's degree in Human Resource & Organizational Development, from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India. Also holds a Master of Science - Information Technology from the University of Texas, Dallas. PMP certified and works as a Program Manager for Citibank. Has over 14 years of experience in IT and has worked for organizations like, Perot Systems (now DELL), Bear Stearns (now Chase) and Goldman Sachs. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2016-2018. (Compensation: None)
Babra Neazi, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Miranda House, Delhi University, India; Master of Arts degree in Geography from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, India and B.Ed. degree from Annamalai University, India. Past experience includes four years teaching in high schools in Delhi, India. Co-founder and Director of Fusion Force Inc.- an IT Services company. Director at AAADFW, duties are performed on an "as needed" basis. Term 2016-2018. (Compensation: None).
