Founder & Engineering Leader

Hassan Kamran

Founder and engineering leader with experience spanning AI/ML consulting, software delivery, and workshop operations. MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni with peer-reviewed publications in PLOS ONE and IEEE Xplore, and a track record of managing 50+ personnel to deliver engineering solutions end-to-end.

Portrait of Hassan Kamran
PMP · PEC Registered Engineer
50+
Personnel commanded, Army EME Corps
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Peer-reviewed publications
1015
Developers managed per team
7 mo
Consultancy founding to profitability
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Work Experience

Big0 Dev (Pvt) Ltd — Founder and CEO

Jul 2025 – Aug 2026 · Islamabad, Pakistan

  • Founded an engineer-led AI/ML and custom software consultancy for PK/EU/UK/US clients; profitable within seven months.
  • Ran acquisition, delivery, team, finance, and strategy end-to-end while still writing code and reviewing architecture.
  • Delivered industry workshops on applied AI and automation; guest-lectured at LUMS SDSB, SS CASE IT, and STMU.
  • Generated USD 22,000 (PKR 6.2M) in revenue while building a team of five.

SZABIST Islamabad — Adjunct Faculty Member

Sep 2025 – Jun 2026 · Islamabad, Pakistan

  • Taught e-commerce strategy and digital business models to BS Accounting and Finance students at SZABIST.
  • Covered the Pakistani e-commerce ecosystem, unit economics (LTV:CAC), AI tools, and lean startup methodology.

CyberX Studio — Project Manager and Tech Lead

Nov 2023 – Oct 2025 · Islamabad, Pakistan

  • Led website and platform delivery for AWT, FerroTechnics, CyberX Soft, Emerald IT, and Laptop Rental AU.
  • Additional engagements: Yontem Teknoloji, Guide to Pakistan, and Rawaan Pakistan.
  • Built Intellievent-to-Xero invoice automation and real-time KPI dashboards for One World Rental.
  • Set up an aviation technician training centre in collaboration with Yontem Teknoloji for KP School of Aviation Training and Services.
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 10–15 developers using Agile/Scrum; built roadmaps and aligned stakeholders.

Pakistan Army, EME Corps — Captain (Workshop Officer)

Oct 2020 – Sep 2023 · Quetta & Mangla, Pakistan

  • Commanded a team of 50+ technicians; sustained fleet readiness and reduced maintenance downtime through tighter scheduling.
  • Ran compliance audits, implemented workshop safety improvements, and coordinated maintenance workflows and resource planning.
  • Served with 162 C Troops Workshop Company (2020) in Quetta Cantt and 195 Independent Workshop Company (2022) in Mangla Cantt.
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Publications

Full research record on ORCID: 0009-0005-3034-1679

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Licences, Certifications & Courses

Professional Licences & Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
2026
Registered Engineer (MECHATRO/005552)
Pakistan Engineering Council
2024

Courses

Generative AI Application Developer
Pakistan Engineering Council
2025
Foundations of Project Management
Google (Coursera)
2024
Build Basic GANs
DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
2023
Deep Learning Specialization
DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
2021
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Education

Asia School of Business, in collaboration with MIT Sloan Master of Business Administration 2027
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology Master of Project Management 2026
Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technology Master of Science in Computer Science 2025
Pakistan Military Academy Leadership / Officer Training 2020
National University of Sciences & Technology Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics 2019
St Mary's Academy Advanced Level (Science) 2014
Beaconhouse School System Ordinary Level (Science) 2012

Get in touch

Open to conversations about engineering leadership, AI/ML, and applied research. The fastest way to reach me is email.