Kamran Tariq
Kamran Tariq (born 1996) is a Canadian serial entrepreneur, angel investor based in Vaughan, Ontario. Kamran is better known for his significant contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and fintech. He is currently the CEO of I8IS Inc.[1] and was previously the co-founder of Gwapp Technologies.[2]
Notably, Tariq has developed an AI program, which designed to search through millions of resumes to identify better talent and models to detect human behavior to prevent suicide.
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Early Life and Education
Kamran Tariq was born in 1996 and grew up in Canada. He pursued higher education at Ryerson University, where he earned a Master of Computer Science degree. During his academic career, Tariq conducted notable research in AI and fintech, including the development of an AI program designed to search through millions of resumes to identify better talent and models to detect human behavior to prevent suicide.
Career
n 2019, Kamran Tariq achieved a significant milestone in his career by selling Gwapp Technologies, a gig work app, for $200 million USD. This accomplishment established him as a prominent figure in the tech industry.
Tariq has been instrumental in implementing AI in open banking, creating programs to detect fraud, and working on initiatives to connect Africa under one banking system to remove barriers in banking across the continent.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Kamran Tariq is the author of the book "AI - Fact to Fiction," which explores the future implications of artificial intelligence. He has also delivered significant talks, including "AI - The Future of Banking" at Ryerson University, where he discussed the transformative potential of AI in the banking sector
Notable Research
Tariq developed a unique AI program to search resumes for talent and models to detect human behavior to prevent suicide, which was well-received by AI researchers.
Philanthropy
Beyond his professional achievements, Kamran Tariq is actively involved in philanthropy. He volunteers and organizes food drives across Toronto, Canada, contributing to the well-being of his community.
Personal Life
Kamran Tariq continues to reside in Canada, where he leads I8IS Inc. and pursues various entrepreneurial ventures.[3]
Institutional positions
- Director at CAI Investment Fund INC.[4]
- Managing member at ALPHA ENTERPRISE INDUSTRIES LLC
- Founder and CEO of INAYAH VENTURES LLC
- Co-founder of Gwapp Technologies
- Founder of I8IS Infiniti Software Solutions[5]
References
- ↑ "I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions | LinkedIn" (in en). ca.linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/company/infiniti-software-solutions.
- ↑ "Kamran Tariq Phone Number | Portfolio Manager" (in en). ZoomInfo. https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Kamran-Tariq/5222234130.
- ↑ "I8IS INC. in 4370 STEELES AVENUE WEST UNIT 204 VAUGHAN ON L4L 4Y4" (in en-us). www.bizapedia.com. 14 April 2024. https://www.bizapedia.com/canada/i8is-inc.html.
- ↑ "CAI Investment Fund INC. · 4370 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 204, Vaughan, ON L4L 4Y4". opencorpdata.com. https://opencorpdata.com/ca/15261945.
- ↑ "I8IS Infiniti Software Solutions". UpWork Agency profile. https://www.upwork.com/agencies/i8is/.
External links
- Official website
- Kamran Tariq on LinkedIn