A.aziz R.

Founder / CEO at Touch International

A.Aziz R. has diverse work experience in various roles and industries. A.Aziz is currently the Event Producer at Glasgow Maker Faire. Prior to this, they co-founded ARTRONIX LTD, a sci-fi inspired brand that focuses on art, crafts, and science workshops and initiatives. A.Aziz R. also served as the Founding Director of Cardboard Carpentry, where they played a key role in the company's establishment. Additionally, they founded The Cran', a trading business specializing in handmade artisanal crafts and foods.

Earlier in their career, A.Aziz R. worked as a Creative Strategy Consultant at The Napiershall Formula, advising governments, corporations, and third sector clients on strategic initiatives. A.Aziz also founded and served as the CEO of Touch International, a smart home automation consultancy in Dubai and the Middle East. A.Aziz'swork at Touch International included business setup, technology specification, and client engagement.

A.Aziz R. has also been involved in various roles at The Prince's Trust, MAKLAb, and Snook. A.Aziz was an Artronix - STEM Curator at The Prince's Trust, focusing on STEM education and initiatives. At MAKLAb, they were involved in program development and delivery, while at Snook, they served as the Creative Business Lead, implementing internal processes and contributing to business growth. A.Aziz R. also held positions in creative business development at Snook. Overall, their experience spans event production, entrepreneurship, consultancy, and business development in both the public and private sectors.

A.Aziz R. completed a B.Eng (Hons) degree in Product Design Engineering from The Glasgow School of Art from 1993 to 1998. In 1998, they also started pursuing a B.Eng (Hons) degree in Product Design Engineering from the University of Glasgow, which they completed in 1999. Similarly, from 1998 to 2000, they simultaneously studied for an M.Sc degree in I.T Systems at the University of Strathclyde.

In 2010, A.Aziz R. participated in an MIT Workshop in Informatics at The University of Edinburgh. They also completed a Meridian Leadership Course at Common Purpose during the same year. A year later, in 2011, A.Aziz R. attended Informatics at Edinburgh University, hosted by Harvard Business School, focusing on Clean Technology.

Finally, in 2012, A.Aziz R. took part in a Public Service Innovation & Democracy Workshop at Lancaster University's Creative Exchange Lab.

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  • Founder / CEO

    January, 2007 - present