Irtaqa Naveed

I’m an AI product leader bridging highly technical AI/ML infrastructure with C-level business objectives. With 8+ years of engineering execution, I manage end-to-end product lifecycles across Generative AI, RAG architectures, and mission-critical Computer Vision.

In my current role as a Senior AI Engineer, I spearhead enterprise AI product strategy by acting as the definitive liaison between C-suite stakeholders and heavy engineering teams. I’ve delivered an on-premise, secure HRMS RAG chatbot (fine-tuned Llama 3.2), defining requirements that turn enterprise data into real-time operational insights. I also consult executives on feasibility, risk mitigation, and projected ROI, translating complex ML/LLM mechanics into frictionless, actionable roadmaps.

Previously, I managed mission-critical defense-focused facial recognition and NLP pipelines as a Machine Learning Engineer. I balanced aggressive technical scaling with strict user constraints, leading multi-GPU clusters to guarantee sub-50ms latency and 100% operational reliability. I translated rigid, high-stakes operational requirements into scalable architecture and led rigorous UAT to secure final stakeholder sign-off.

Before that, as a Commissioned Officer in the IT Branch of the Pakistan Air Force, I commanded base-wide IT operations and cyber-defense infrastructure in zero-fail environments. I owned the development and indigenous deployment of secure, AI-enabled mission planning platforms, institutionalized agile frameworks and AI-centric workflows, and mentored junior officers to accelerate delivery times. I’m recognized as an ITC Asia 2025 speaker and a NUST Gold Medalist, and I consistently excel at converting engineering bottlenecks into clear, revenue-generating product outcomes—especially where reliability and security can’t be compromised.