Dawood Khan
CTO / Principal Engineer at Thndr
About Me
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.
Academic Supervision
As an academic, I have supervised two PhD theses:
- Owais Bhat — "Context-aware Deep Learning system for glycemic control in diabetic patients"
- Zubair Khaliq — "Development of Deep Learning based Intelligent Automation Framework for User Interface Testing"
In addition to these, I have supervised numerous masters and undergraduate theses and senior year projects.