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Mian Akif Saghir is the Founder of Akif Project Labs and a Project Management Professional (PMP®) with over 20 years of international experience spanning project delivery, operations management, renewable energy, property management, engineering support, and business development. Having worked across Canada, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan, he has successfully supported multidisciplinary teams and complex projects with a strong focus on operational excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and disciplined execution. His professional credentials—including PMP®, Graduate Certificate in Surveying, RPAS (Drone) Pilot Certification, and AI workflow expertise—reflect a commitment to combining proven project management practices with modern technology to deliver smarter, more efficient outcomes.

Throughout his career, Akif has contributed to the successful delivery and management of projects and property portfolios valued at over US$2.4 Billion, supported the management of 2,500+ residential and mixed-use units, and played a key role in achieving 20–30% year-over-year business growth, 60% growth in sales and leasing revenue, 20% improvement in property management performance, and 23% reductions in operational costs through process optimization and technology adoption. Today, he applies this operational experience within Alberta's renewable energy sector by providing standardized pre-installation site assessments that equip engineering and installation teams with accurate, field-verified documentation, helping reduce project delays, improve installation readiness, and enhance overall project quality.

As Founder of Akif Project Labs, Akif leads client engagement, project delivery, and operational execution with a practical, solutions-driven approach. He combines structured project management, technical field inspections, drone-enabled site documentation, AI-assisted workflows, and continuous process improvement to help organizations execute projects with greater confidence and efficiency. His commitment to professionalism, accountability, and measurable results reflects Akif Project Labs' mission to become Canada's trusted outsourced partner for project management, operations management, field services, and technical consulting.

Hassan Shahzad Anwar is a Founding Member of Akif Project Labs, bringing over 20 years of international experience in project and program management across engineering, renewable energy, industrial IoT, cybersecurity, software, hardware, and digital transformation. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 38,000+ hours of project delivery experience, successfully leading multidisciplinary teams across North America, Europe, and Asia while managing complex engineering programs in highly regulated and technology-driven industries.

Throughout his career, Hassan has led the successful delivery of innovative products and large-scale transformation initiatives, including the development of the world's first IoT-enabled DC inverter air conditioner with an integrated energy meter, electric vehicle R&D programs, Industrial IoT platforms, cybersecurity governance programs, enterprise SaaS solutions, and digital commerce platforms. His leadership has contributed to measurable business outcomes, including reducing engineering delivery cycles by over 50%, enabling 15+ secure product launches, supporting the assessment of 1,000+ technology vendors, reducing security findings by 53%, and delivering operational improvements that saved organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

As a key member of Akif Project Labs, Hassan provides strategic project oversight, technical leadership, and operational governance that strengthen the company's ability to deliver reliable, scalable, and execution-focused solutions. His experience leading globally distributed teams across multiple time zones, managing multimillion-dollar engineering programs, and guiding organizations through complex project lifecycles reinforces Akif Project Labs' commitment to delivering projects with precision, efficiency, and measurable business value.