About

Hi, I’m Naveed — a curious builder, mentor, and lifelong learner in the world of tech.

I started my journey in August 2009 as a web designer. Back then, I had no idea that watching a colleague write C# code would spark a passion that changed everything. Within two years, I went from front-end design to leading a team as a technical lead — and eventually scaled that company from just 5 people to over 120+ staff.

Since then, I’ve embraced the full-stack chaos, grown through system architecture, DevOps, and cloud-native development. Today, I serve as Chief Technology Officer at a tech company partnered with industry giants like Xero, QuickBooks, and Shopify — and I also lead a sister company, navigating growth, innovation, and integration at scale.

But Init with Naveed isn’t about titles — it’s about what I’ve learned (and what I’m still learning). It’s a space where I share practical insights from years of building SaaS platforms, managing global dev teams, and solving complex engineering challenges — all while trying to stay curious and grounded.

Whether you’re a developer, a leader, or somewhere in between, I hope what you find here helps you think sharper, build smarter, and lead better.

Let’s init.