KarachiWalaDeveloper

KarachiWalaDeveloper

Hello, I’m Mashhood. I’m an engineering and AI leader and coach.

Currently, I am helping Taleemabad, the largest ed-tech in Pakistan, scale their products to thousands of schools and millions of children. We are using AI to make education more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Taleemabad is on a mission to bring quality education to public schools - where most of Pakistani students are studying. You can learn more about their story here.

We are also exploring the future of work with fluid roles and agentic organization. Connect with me if you would like to learn more!

I used to lead the engineering team at Sastaticket.pk, the largest travel platform in Pakistan.

Previously I was the founder and technical lead at Recurship, a boutique development studio for startups.

I am also a Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning / AI, and for Web as well.

I enjoy reading books and educating my local community using blog posts, my podcast and talks at community events.

When Im not working, you will find me working on my fitness - currently cycling, running and swimming as time permits. Hoping to become a tri-athelete in the coming years.

I offer free coaching / mentoring sessions on ADPList. You may request a session with me from here.

 

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Latest from my podcast

  • GPT-5: Is AGI here?
    Dive into the much-anticipated GPT-5 update. We cut through the hype to analyze OpenAI's latest offering, covering its new unified architecture, efforts to reduce hallucinations, enhanced memory, and the controversial decision to deprecate GPT-4. Is GPT-5 the leap towards AGI we've been promised, or just an incremental step? We compare its capabilities against Gemini, Grok, and Claude, and share our candid thoughts on whether it truly delivers or leaves us more excited for upcoming models like Gemini 3.0.
  • The AI Code Revolution: What Developers Need to Know
    Dive into the AI coding revolution! This episode explores how AI is transforming software development, from rapid prototyping and coding assistance with tools like GitHub Copilot, to the rise of generative coding. Learn the key trends, essential tools, and practical ways you can leverage AI to build faster and smarter. Perfect for developers and anyone curious about the future of code.
  • Your AI Just Got Local: Gemini CLI is Automating Your Workflow
    Ever wished your AI could actually do things directly from your terminal, beyond just chatting? Google's new Gemini CLI is here, and it's a game-changer! Unlike previous closed-source tools, this open-source power tool brings the intelligence of Gemini Pro right to your command line. We're talking direct file system access, automated project setups, and a powerful "reason and react" loop that lets AI analyze, plan, and execute tasks on your machine. Perfect for DevOps, developers, and anyone ready to automate their workflow. Is your terminal ready for its new brain?
[listen to all the episodes here]

What am I thinking about...

  • Should I use microservices?
    Depends on the time, and scale (of people) you are working with.
  • Why Consultancies Lack Ownership
    Working with a consultancy will get you access to talent and experience - but how you use it really depends on the quality of output you get.
  • On Management.
    Most people think management is about "getting work done" - however for good managers that is never the focus, that is the result of good management.
[read all the posts here]

Most recent (featured) talks

[all the talks here]

Recently read / reviewed books

  • Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building
    Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building
    author: Claire Hughes Johnson
    rating: 4
  • The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching: A Revolutionary Approach to Masterful Coaching
    The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching: A Revolutionary Approach to Masterful Coaching
    author: Marion Franklin
    rating: 5
  • The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip
    The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip
    author: Stephen Witt
    rating: 0
  • Thinking In Systems: A Primer
    Thinking In Systems: A Primer
    author: Donella H. Meadows
    rating: 4
  • Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service
    Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service
    author: Walt Disney Company
    rating: 5
[check out my book reviews]

Archived blog posts

[all the blog posts here]