Leadership

The people behind the platform.

Analytics Nest is led by a multidisciplinary team of data, technology and business specialists with decades of combined experience — based in Doha, Qatar and Karachi, Pakistan, and serving clients across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and North America.

30+ years combined IT consultancy Data, AI & Cybersecurity Global delivery across 8+ countries
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Qatar
Partner
Director, Qatar Operations

Dr. Saleem Ahmad

A highly experienced IT consultant with over 30 years in the industry, specialising in cybersecurity, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and business intelligence.

He has led end-to-end IT projects — from enterprise architecture design to deploying AI-powered analytics platforms — spanning data strategy, predictive modelling, infrastructure and digital transformation for corporate and government clients across Qatar and beyond.

Dr. Saleem has also co-authored A Textbook of Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security and General Forensic Science, contributing to both academic and practical knowledge in the field.

Cybersecurity Data Science & AI Enterprise Architecture Digital Transformation Author & Researcher
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Pakistan
Co-Founder
Director, Pakistan Operations

Ali Ahmed

A results-driven professional with over a decade of diverse experience across the technology, automotive, FMCG and travel sectors, combining business development, financial planning and strategic expansion.

As Co-Founder of Analytics Nest, Ali plays a strategic role in client acquisition, project execution and global expansion — helping the company build a diverse client base across the USA, Germany, Qatar, KSA, UK and beyond.

His strong finance background allows him to evaluate ROI and ensure every technology solution makes sense both strategically and operationally — a perspective shaped by earlier roles at Atlas Honda Limited and Suzuki Western Motors.

Business Development Strategic Expansion Client Relations Financial Planning Global Operations
SI
Pakistan
Co-Founder
Director, Technology & Innovation

Syed Saad Imam

A tech entrepreneur with a strong background in Computer Science and over a decade of experience building and scaling innovative technology platforms across multiple industries.

Saad leads Analytics Nest's technical teams of developers and designers, ensuring high-quality delivery while aligning project outcomes with client goals across KSA, UAE, USA, Qatar, Germany and the UK.

Earlier in his career he gained valuable experience as an IT Auditor at Deloitte and a NOC Engineer at SSH Networks — a foundation that continues to shape his technical rigour and customer-focused approach today.

Product Development Project Management Process Improvement Technical Leadership AI-Driven Solutions
What drives us

Leadership built on expertise and trust

Three complementary skill sets — strategy, operations and technology — united by a shared commitment to client success.

Deep technical expertise

Three decades of combined experience in AI, cybersecurity, data science and enterprise architecture inform every engagement.

Global perspective

Offices in Qatar and Pakistan, with delivery experience spanning the USA, UK, Germany, KSA, UAE and Bahrain.

Hands-on partnership

Our directors stay close to every engagement — from discovery through delivery — so nothing gets lost in translation.

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