IGF 2024

Shaharyar Jawaid is a Global Technology for Development Expert and has over 15 years of professional experience and learning in International Development, IT/Telco industry, Investment Advisory, International Public Speaking and successfully leading, developing, and managing development programs in over 20 countries across 5 continents.

Shaharyar is an experienced international development professional and currently looks after the IsDB’s ICT policy and strategy for its engagement in the ICT sector in the Bank’s 57 Member Countries. With over a decade of experience from around the world, Shaharyar is recognized as a Public Speaker and regularly organizes, and hosts webinars and events related to Digital & Financial Inclusion particularly with focus on emerging technologies and digital transformation.
Shaharyar started his professional career at Vodafone Group Services in Newbury, UK at Vodafone HQ in 2008 where he served as a Data Analyst. He has also served at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Jeddah, KSA at various positions with the current being Senior ICT Specialist. He has been responsible for managing numerous infrastructure projects relating to telecommunication systems, fibre optic cables, submarine cables, e-government applications along with electricity transmission & distribution systems in various member countries of the Bank.

Shaharyar has tertiary qualifications in Computer Engineering, postgraduate in Telecommunications (QMUL, UK) and certified Project Manager (PRINCE2 Practitioner). He is currently pursuing an Executive Program on Public Policy at Harvard University. He has also attended various executive development programs at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), University College London (UCL), London Business School (UK), and Directors Training Program at LUMS (Pakistan).