§ Leadership

The people a prime puts in front of their client.

SLED delivery is relationship-driven. Know who you're teaming with — and know they'll represent your firm the way you'd represent it yourself.

Yasir Ali— 01

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Yasir Ali

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Yasir Ali

Two decades of software delivery experience across enterprise clients. Founded Zeki Expert Solutions with a specific thesis: mid-sized primes needed a software subcontractor built for enterprise-grade delivery, not for pitching. Leads client strategy and contract-level partnership.

Rizwan Ahmed— 02

Chief Operating Officer

Rizwan Ahmed

Chief Operating Officer

Rizwan Ahmed

Drives operational excellence across all client engagements and internal workflows. Ensures every delivery commitment is met with precision, maintains ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 compliance posture, and scales the firm's capacity to match prime contractor demand.

Waqas Saleem— 03

Head of Software Development

Waqas Saleem

Head of Software Development

Waqas Saleem

Leads the engineering teams across all active engagements. Sets architectural standards, owns sprint delivery, and ensures code quality meets the bar required for regulated SLED environments. Hands-on in complex integrations and high-stakes delivery phases.

Umer Atiq— 04

Head of Business Development

Umer Atiq

Head of Business Development

Umer Atiq

Responsible for building and deepening prime contractor relationships. Identifies teaming opportunities, supports proposal development, and ensures that Zeki's capabilities are positioned precisely where they matter — at the pre-award stage.

Software engineers
70+
Years delivering
8+
ISO certifications
2
Market focus
US
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