Hello, I'm Dawood Khan, CTO/Principal Engineer at Thndr, Dubai UAE

I am a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience delivering cutting-edge solutions in e-commerce, mobility, and industrial automation. My expertise spans AI, distributed systems (cloud-based and embedded), IoT, and automation tools. I excel at applying research to real-world challenges and leading cross-functional teams with an entrepreneurial, collaborative approach. With a strong focus on AI, cloud, and IoT, I combine hands-on software development and leadership to drive impactful results. Skilled in both technical and project management, I use agile methodologies to align teams with long-term goals. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, photography, and reading. As an academic, I have, so far, supervised two PhD theses:

1. Owais Bhat who worked on "Context-aware Deep Learning system for glycemic control in diabetic patients"
2. Zubair Khaliq who worked on "Development of Deep Learning based Intelligent Automation Framework for User Interface Testing"

In addition to these, I have supervised numerious masters and undergraduate theses and senior year projects, respectively.