The Early Spark – Engineering the Future Before It Arrived

Long before AI became the defining force of the 21st century, Noman Shah was already envisioning a world where intelligence wasn’t just artificial—it was transformative. His fascination with emerging technology and problem-solving led him to explore the boundless potential of AI, blockchain, and automation, positioning himself as an early pioneer in digital governance, AI strategy, and innovation-driven leadership.
Starting his career in public sector digital transformation, he took on leadership roles that reshaped government technology infrastructure and social impact initiatives. As Director at the Ministry of IT & Telecom and Provincial Director at the Social Protection Authority, he played a pivotal role in leveraging AI for governance, leading large-scale projects that impacted millions of lives—particularly in education, social welfare, and cybersecurity.

XEROTECH – The AI Powerhouse Redefining Industries

The launch of XEROTECH Ltd marked a defining moment in Noman Shah’s entrepreneurial journey. As Founder & CEO, he built XEROTECH into a global AI-driven innovation hub, delivering cutting-edge solutions that push the limits of automation, accessibility, and AI-powered business intelligence.

• Xeroland: Immersive EdTech platform to address shortage of 44 million teachers and provide high quality accessible education, globally.
• VisionXI – An AI-powered accessibility platform designed to empower visually impaired users, also available on Play Store.
• AIA CallGPT – The world’s first AI-driven real-time video-call assistant, launched ahead of OpenAI’s CallGPT.
• Orion AI – A revolutionary AI tutor, designed to address the global shortage of 44 million teachers by providing adaptive learning experiences.

Artificial Intelligence University (AIU) – Educating the Next AI Pioneers

A firm believer in democratizing AI education, Noman Shah founded Artificial Intelligence University (AIU), an initiative designed to equip the next generation of AI leaders. AIU bridges the gap between theory and real-world application, offering courses and insights that prepare individuals to lead in AI-driven industries.

Certifications & Recognitions

• Harvard Business School – Launching Tech Ventures
• Oxford Saïd Business School – AI Professional Programme
• PMP, ITIL and Scrum Certifications
• IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
• Blockchain Specialization – University at Buffalo
• Entrepreneurship Specialization – University of Maryland

Memberships & Volunteer Roles

• Internet Society – Active Contributor
• Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) – Member
• Project Management Institute (PMI) – Member
• PMI South Carolina Chapter – Director, Social Media
• Conrad Challenge (NASA Space Station Houston) – Judge & Advisor
• Future City Competition – Judge
• AIXR EdTech Council
• Entrepreneur Leadership Network
• Harvard Business Review Council

Professional Career

Noman has held key leadership roles in major government and corporate organizations, including:

• Founder & CEO, XEROTECH Ltd
• Founder & President, Artificial Intelligence University
• Director MIS, Human Capital Investment Program
• Director PMO, Science & Technology Unit, Umm Al Qura University, KSA
• Director MIS, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
• Project Director, E-Government Directorate, Ministry of IT & Telecom

Patents & Technological Contributions

With a relentless drive for invention, Noman Shah holds multiple granted and pending patents in AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and automation.

• US9779066B2 – AI-driven security and text conversion system, cited by Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Amazon, Lenovo, and Citrix.
• US9222743B2 – A firearm safety patent cited by leading small firearm manufacturers, including Strum, Ruger & Company, Inc. and Intellishot Holdings Inc.
• GB2300927.7 – A quantum AI patent driving innovation in blockchain and metaverse security applications.

Publications & Thought Leadership

Noman’s research and thought leadership have been featured in global publications, including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and AI Business Review.

• How DeepSeek Unleashed Pandora’s Box – An exploration of AI warfare, governance, and ethical dilemmas.