Shahzad Zafar

Technology leader and financial markets expert.

25+ years of experience spanning systems design, regulatory operations, and strategic innovation across the Asia Pacific region.

Experience & Expertise

Bridging technology and finance across global markets

25+ Years Experience
5+ Countries
2 Master's Degrees
Curiosity
Shahzad Zafar

Shahzad Zafar

Technology Leader & Financial Markets Expert

About Me

Born in Kuwait, I spent my early childhood there before moving to Pakistan to live with my extended family. My journey continued in 1998 when I arrived in Melbourne, Australia, as a student to pursue a degree in IT at RMIT. It was here I was fortunate enough to find a job at a startup within the financial markets industry.

This role brought together my two greatest passions—technology and financial markets—a love affair that remains completely intact to this day. I went on to earn a Master's degree in IT and, later, another Master's in Applied Finance. This dual expertise has underpinned my career, which I've built within the financial markets industry with extensive experience across the Asia Pacific.

Beyond my professional life, my curiosity extends to the mysteries of the cosmos, the transformative power of AI and Deep Learning, and the fundamental questions that define human existence.

Astronomy

Nights spent stargazing remind me that perspective is everything. (Coming this light year)

Physics

A passion for understanding the rules behind the visible world—and what lies beyond.(Coming soon with updated version of E=MC2)

Philosophy

From Nietzsche to Iqbal, I explore how thought shapes experience and action. (Comming soon)

AI & Technology

Tools, trends, and possibilities that are reshaping what it means to be human.(Comming sooner)

Personal Projects

Explorations in Vedic astrology, AI-powered tools, and creative experiments.(Lots of them, need time to update this section)

Writing & Reflection

Reflections on life, science, belief, and the blurry lines in between. (Coming soon)

Professional World

My career is a blend of technology and finance. I build systems, solve complex problems, and lead teams to create value in the financial markets.

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Get In Touch

I'm always open to new ideas, collaborations, and interesting conversations. Feel free to reach out.