Join us on June 10, 2018 at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET for a webinar on how the team revamped the website for IPN Online.
We will walk you through all the 7-stages of the product life-cycle and share the details of our technology stack. This session will be worthwhile to any interested in building production level software that incorporates the latest technology stack.
To Register, click Here!
IPN West Discussion- Retirement Planning and Deep Dive on 401K/IRA
Join us for a discussion of 401ks, IRAs and retirement plan alternatives in Seattle JK on June 10th from 11am- 1pm with highly qualified wealth management professionals. It’s never too early or too late to start planning for retirement.
WHEN: Sunday, June 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT
WHERE: Seattle Jamat Khana
Panelists-
Forrest E. Fielder’s (SVP, Wealth Management, UBS):
Over the past 17 years, Forrest has helped clients manage their wealth in the ever-changing financial markets with critical insight and thorough investment advice. He joined UBS in 2000 after 3 years as a Tax Senior at moss Adams LLP. With Forrest’s clients, he emphasizes total portfolio management with a focus on retirement income planning. He also assists clients with education funding, retirement plans, structures for charitable giving and estate planning. He is FINRA-registered and holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance and variable annuities. Forrest earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Western Washington University and his law degree is from Seattle University School of Law. He resides in Fall City, WA with his wife and four children.
R. Scott Campbell (Senior Client Service Associate, UBS):
Scott began his career at UBS, while still in college, in 2001. He specializes in client support, handling
operational inquiries and providing exceptional service. Scott utilizes his 16 years in the financial services
industry to bring impeccable industry knowledge and extensive problem solving skills to the team. Scott has a B.S. in Economics from the University of Washington. He is FINRA-registered and holds both Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses. In addition to being a member of the team, Scott is an avid Husky Football fan and enjoys participating in marathons with his wife. He currently resides in Bothell, WA with his wife and daughter.
IPN TV Interview with Amin Maredia, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market.
Amin Maredia is the CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. and previously served as its CFO. Prior to joining Sprouts, he was with Burger King Corporation, as Vice President of Finance and assisted Burger King in its initial public offering. Mr. Maredia started his career at Price Waterhouse Coopers. He is a graduate of the Harvard Business School General Management Program and holds an Undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Houston.
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CRISPR and Genome Engineering – Dr. Rob Mitra, Ph.D
The webinar was held on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
Program Overview
CRISPR – the ground-breaking gene-editing technology that will revolutionize health, medicine, and touch virtually every segment across the economy. This webinar – designed and led by experts in Genetics, Technology, and Economics – will quickly bring the highlights of this technology to you and provide a glimpse of the future with a “crisp” eye toward potential careers and economic opportunities – projected to be a multi-billion dollar market worldwide.
Speaker Profile
Rob Mitra is the Alvin Goldfarb Professor of Computational Biology in the Department of Genetics and Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology at Washington University in St. Louis. He has been developing and applying genomic technologies for over 20 years. As a postdoctoral trainee in George Church’s lab, he performed some early proof-of-principle experiments for next-generation DNA sequencing. Upon moving to Washington University he developed genomic-based targeted capture methods, methods for recording transcription factor binding during development, and, in collaboration with Jim Havranek and Don Elbert, developed surfaces, reagents, and protocols for detecting and sequencing single protein molecules. His current research interests are focused on understanding how transcription factors achieve their in vivo specificities and dissecting the gene regulatory networks that govern developmental processes
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Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) in conjunction with the Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) invites you to a Career Panel on Saturday, April 21st at Seattle Jamat Khana after JK ceremonies.
The panel will feature some of the top talent in the local area in fields such as Education, Technology and Medicine. Panelists come from a wide variety of backgrounds and will be discussing their stories of how they got to where they are now and the resources they used along the way. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Panelists:
Shahira Esmail: Reading Interventionist, Bellevue School District
Previously: International School of Kenya, Child Care Action Council, WA Dept of Early Learning
Rahim Rajan: Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Previously: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Zain Gulamali: Corporate Development and Ventures, Amazon
Previously: Pocket Gems, Warburg Pincus, Goldman Sachs
Murad Wadwania: Head of Product Management, Amazon
Previously: Expedia, PWC
Dr. Rozina Lakhani: Psychiatrist, Speaker, Author of Stress to Joy, Shifa Health
Previously: Skagit Valley Hospital
Non-profit, International Development, & Philanthropy Job Boards and Resources
https://www.devex.com/jobs (great site for intl development/humanitarian jobs)
http://www.interaction.org (for jobs in international relief and development)
http://www.idealist.org (especially for job-seekers early in their career)
http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers (World Bank jobs)
https://www.adb.org/site/careers/current-opportunities (Asian Development Bank jobs)
https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_jobs.cfm?cur_rgn_id_c=other (UNDP jobs)
https://unjobs.org/ (UN jobs)
https://jobs.iadb.org/en/open-positions (Inter-American Development Bank jobs)
https://www.mcc.gov/careers (Millennium Challenge Corporation jobs)
https://www.usaid.gov/work-with-us/careers/vacancy-announcements (USAID jobs)
http://www.PhilanthropyCareers.com
http://www.fdncenter.org/pnd/current/index.html (see Job Corner)
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs
http://www.cof.org (see Job Bank; for jobs at grantmaking foundations)
http://www.asaenet.org (see Career Headquarters)
http://www.associationjobs.org
http://www.nonprofitcareer.com
http://www.helping.org/nonprofit (see Nonprofit Jobs)
http://www.NonprofitOyster.com
http://www.bridgespan.org/Nonprofit_Jobs/Search_Jobs.aspx
https://www.globaljobs.org (good all-around site for global professionals)
http://www.humanrightscareers.com
http://www.devnetjobs.org (international)
http://www.dev-zone.org (international)
http://ReliefWeb.net (international)
http://www.IntJobs.org (international)
http://www.imsearch.com/Searches/Open-Searches.aspx
http://www.bsr.org/en/careers/job-openings
http://www.internationaljobs.org/hotjobs.html
http://www.developmentex.com (international)
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/greendreamjobs.main
http://www.nonprofitjobscoop.org
http://www.publicservicecareers.org
http://www.NonprofitJobMarket.org
http://www.WorkForNonprofits.org
http://www.nassembly.org (for jobs at health and human services organizations)
http://www.NPTimes.com (see Employment Marketplace)
http://www.nonprofitadvancement.org (for jobs in Washington , DC )
http://www.mdnonprofit.org (for jobs in Maryland)
http://globalwa.org/globalwa-job-board/ (for jobs in the Seattle area)
https://www.wghalliance.org/careers/ (for jobs in the Seattle area)
https://www.bnid.org/jobs (for jobs in the Boston area)
http://www.tommanatosjobs.com (especially for Hill and policy/advocacy jobs)
https://districtdaybook.com (also good for Hill and policy/advocacy jobs)
http://www.WashingtonJobs.com (see Communities, then see Nonprofits and Associations)
http://www.pnp-inc.com (for jobs in New York City metro area)
http://publicaffairsjobs.blogspot.com (mostly in Washington, DC metro area)
http://www.WashingtonPost.com, which typically includes several ads for associations and other nonprofits under Professional Opportunities in the Sunday business section
The Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) is excited to invite you to a networking event to be held in Orlando, FL on Tuesday, April 17th 2018. Join us for a Fireside Chat event where you will have the opportunity to meet other Ismaili Professionals and hear from our keynote speaker, Rudy Karsan.
Topic: Fireside Chat with Rudy Karsan
Building, Financing and Selling a Billion Dollar Company
Moderator: Rizwan Hussain
About Rudy Karsan:
Rudy is most well-known for founding Kenexa, a leading SaaS-based provider of human capital management software that Rudy and a team of talented executives took public in 2005 and sold to IBM in 2012 for $1.3 billion. A self-confessed geek, Rudy is inspired by out-of-the-box technology that is in sync with his constant endeavor to help make people’s lives better in some way.
He possesses the rare combination of a strong background in actuarial science with the ability to dream big, which has paved the way for his success as an entrepreneur. Together, these paved the way for his new venture, Karlani Capital, an operating fund that aims to “enable the growth and success of ideas that are original, interesting and potentially useful to people.”
Date: Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Express, 7276 International Dr, Orlando
Limited capacity. To register click Here!
Cost: $10 per person
Last day to register: Sunday, April 15th
Light refreshments will be served.
IPN Spotlight: Mohammad Mirshahi (Deputy Chief Engineer at the Virginia Department of Transportation)
Mohammad Mirshahi, PE is the Deputy Chief Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). He directs activities of all Engineering Divisions in VDOT. Mr. Mirshahi has over 35 years of progressive experience in the design and management of Highway projects. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Traffic/Transportation Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia, Texas and New York. He is affiliated with numerous professional organizations such as TRB, ASCE, ITE and is a current member of AASHTO’s Council on Highway and Streets.
What skills have helped you in your career?
• People Skills
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
To be more flexible … good solutions are better than great solutions that are not achievable. Do not worry about what you cannot control.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
For continuous improvement, I read, attend professional seminars and workshops.
What is next for you in your career?
Hopefully retirement.
What advice would you offer to others?
Be yourself, earn trust, be committed, focused and disciplined. Care for others, and be humble, best to be happy than always right.
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• Management mentoring
• Civil/transportation Engineering
• Job placement
Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
None
Please provide your preferred email address so interested professionals can network with you:
[email protected]
Region:
Northeast
If you would like to nominate someone to be a part of the spotlight, click Here.
IPN Spotlight: Qahir Dhanani (Advisor to the CEO and Senior Private Sector Development Specialist at the World Bank)
With roots in Kenya, Qahir Dhanani is a Canadian working in Washington, DC. Currently, he holds two positions at the World Bank, concurrently serving as an Advisor to the CEO and as a Senior Private Sector Development Specialist.
In his corporate role, he is the architect of the World Bank’s “Agile Bank” program, a multi-faceted operating model and culture change endeavor aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the institution, using methods borrowed from tech. In his client-facing role, Qahir leads the policy dialogue with government agencies and the technical design of various projects aimed at leveraging the private sector for economic growth, competitiveness, enterprise development, and innovation in countries such as Pakistan, the Maldives, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, among others. He joined the World Bank in its Young Professionals Program (YPP).
Prior to joining the Bank, Qahir was a Project Leader at The Boston Consulting Group in Dubai where he managed various strategy and operations projects for government, oil and gas, media, and financial institution clients in the Middle East. Prior to joining BCG, he served as the External Relations Officer for the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance in Geneva, and as the Special Projects Officer for the Aga Khan Foundation USA in Washington.
Qahir holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School, an MPP from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a BA honors in Economics and Government from Cornell University. He was a visiting scholar at the University of Oxford.
What skills have helped you in your career?
• Managing both the overall strategic picture and the details at the same time enables colleagues and executives to make decisions quickly and ensures the execution is thought through.
• Focusing on what’s important by constantly triaging the work and ignoring the extraneous is critical for effective time management.
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
There are too many small things that I wish I did differently. Nothing major!
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
I leverage my colleagues and friends to learn new things and take advantage of the learning opportunities provided by my employer.
What is next for you in your career?
At present, I’m focused on my work at the World Bank.
What advice would you offer to others?
Two things. First, do what you enjoy. Second, whatever you decide to pursue, be mindful that the jobs of the future will be very different and digital fluency will be critical – this means not only being an expert software user, but also understanding programming languages and basic engineering.
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• Engage in substance-based knowledge-exchange on topics such as agile transformations, culture change, entrepreneurship and innovation
• Share ideas with those early on in their careers on engaging with multilateral institutions like the World Bank
Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
Qahir Dhanani
Please provide your preferred email address so interested professionals can network with you:
[email protected]
Region:
Northeast
If you would like to nominate someone to be a part of the spotlight, click Here.
IPN Spotlight: Shylean Keshwani (Advanced Engineer and New Technology Integration at Apple Inc.)
Shylean Keshwani currently works at Apple as an Advanced Engineer responsible for New Technology Integration. Prior to Apple, Shylean worked for Tesla, within the Advanced Manufacturing and Technology implementation department for the next-generation cars. One of his previous projects involved developing and deploying state of the art fully automated material delivery system for the high-volume mass production car. The system is engineered for density and velocity.
Prior to working at Tesla, Shylean worked for a multinational technological manufacturer Flex where he was responsible for implementing automation in manufacturing lines for different industries not limited to consumer, automotive, medical and energy. Shylean initiated and led the company’s first generic robotic cell: multi-functional, connected, the modular system providing a cost-effective solution for a wide range of assembly and manufacturing applications.
Shylean is also a co-founder of an organization called “The Indian Impact.” The Indian Impact is the first and only online platform to reduce the alarming level of malnutrition in India.
What skills have helped you in your career?
Challenging the status quo and not being afraid to ask the question “why”
Reasoning from first principle.
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
Rumi has said, “patience is the key to joy.”
When we get instant results and convenience in some parts of our life, then we expect other areas of our life to work just as quick and easy. But, this mindset causes problems when something doesn’t happen as we plan it. It also is dangerous when we don’t take a task on because it seems too difficult, or appears too long to complete.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
MHI said- “Learning is a lifelong process.”
I try reading articles, white papers about technology within my direct and adjacent fields. Try talking to experts from different fields to gauge their perspectives on certain things/ projects.
What is next for you in your career?
Continue going down the path of advanced manufacturing with a focus on new technology development and integration for a futuristic future.
What advice would you offer to others?
Two of my favorite quotes will sum this up:
a. “Work like hell. I mean you just have to put in 80 to 100 hour weeks every week. [This] improves the odds of success. If other people are putting in 40-hour workweeks and you’re putting in 100-hour workweeks, then even if you’re doing the same thing, you know that you will achieve in four months what it takes them a year to achieve”- Elon Musk
b. “Failure and innovation are inseparable twins”- Jeff Bezos
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• University applications (undergrad and grad)
• General advice on manufacturing process {automating via robotics vs. semi-automated}
• Sometimes I like to think I know about 3D printing and try to provide suggestions
Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
Shylean Keshwani
Please provide your preferred email address so interested professionals can network with you:
[email protected]
Region:
West
If you would like to nominate someone to be a part of the spotlight, click Here.