Zaid Qureshi

Zaid Qureshi is an experienced software engineer and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Co-founder and CTO of Uplift AI, an Y Combinator-backed startup focused on building foundational Voice AI models for underserved regional languages. His work at Uplift AI involves developing advanced TTS models for languages like Sindhi and Balochi, aiming to make digital services accessible to a broader global population. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his previous founding of Learnly, a coding bootcamp, and co-founding the social enterprise Hoopo. zaid+3

Before his current venture, Zaid was a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon, where he specialized in large-scale systems and AI safety. His significant contributions include launching AWS Bedrock Guardrails, re-architecting AWS Bedrock, optimizing the Direct Import supply chain with projected savings of over $100M annually, and leading complex, cross-functional projects. This demonstrates his expertise in developing scalable, impactful software solutions and his ability to bridge technical complexity with business objectives. zaid+2

Zaid possesses a strong foundation in software engineering and artificial intelligence, holding a Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Engineering from the University of Ottawa and an AI Certificate from the University of Toronto. His academic background, combined with practical experience in cloud development, mobile application development, and leading technical consulting roles, showcases a comprehensive skill set across various technology domains. zaid+2