Umar Mirza

Umar Mirza has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries and roles. Umar is currently working as the Director - Private Investments at SHUAA Capital since May 2021. Before that, they co-founded Alertli Inc. in 2019, where they focused on developing a social networking app for hyperlocal news stories. Umar also served as the Executive Director at Burj Capital from April 2018 to December 2021. Prior to that, they worked as an Investment Executive at The Abraaj Group from June 2016 to April 2018. Umar's earlier experiences include positions such as GM, Investments at Burj Capital, Assistant Vice President at JS Private Equity, Associate at Crosby Capital Partners, AM - Research at JS Investments, Analyst - Equity Finance at Credit Suisse, and Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Umar Mirza completed their High School education at the Beaconhouse School System from 1985 to 1999. From 2000 to 2004, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore.