Our Team
Muhammad Azeem Siddiqui
Cheif Operating Officer
Muhammad Azeem Siddiqui is a Master Trainer, Educational Consultant, Family Counsellor, and Author with over 25 years of experience in the field of education. As the Chief Operating Officer of FAM Education Foundation and the Founding Director of Educators’ Development Institute (EDI), he has shaped the careers of teachers, educational leaders, and youth through thousands of training sessions conducted all across Pakistan.
During his time as Program Director at Green Crescent Trust (GCT) and Center for Educational Research & Development (CERD), Muhammad Azeem designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for teachers, educational heads, and trainers over more than 13 years. He also introduced innovative programs, such as the “Hospital-Based School” for Thalassemia patients and a Literacy Initiative for Labor Children. His remarkable efforts resulted in the GCT expansion from 42 to 112 schools, and he played a key role in launching initiatives like the Book Bank, Orphan Support Program, and Water Projects.
A licensed practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a Certified Hypnotherapist from the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), he offers counselling and mentoring services on academic performance, behavioral modification, relationship building, and mental health issues such as stress, depression, and trauma. Muhammad Azeem has also served in both public and private sector schools and colleges, contributing to the academic and personal development of students, teachers, and educational leaders.
As Honorary Chairman of the Sindh Kickboxing Association, he promotes physical well-being and discipline among youth, embodying a holistic approach to education and personal growth.
Syed Muhammad Farrukh
Founder| Director
Syed Muhammad Farrukh is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the private and public sectors. He holds a MS degree in Business Management with a specialization in Islamic Finance and Investments from the University of Karachi.
He began his career with one of the largest groups of the Telecommunication sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Ltd and has since gained valuable experience in various industries. He currently serves as Financial Analyst and Planning Advisor for the Pakistan Economic Forum.
In 2018, Farrukh founded two Business Leadership Institutes: The Focus Institute of IT & Management Sciences & Inspiring Time Leaders (PVT) Ltd.
Farrukh is the founder director of The Focus Institute of IT & Management Sciences, which provides professional education in business management and IT. This institute is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business.
Additionally, He is also the founder director of Inspiring Time Leaders (PVT) Ltd. This company specializes in corporate training and problem-solving consultancy services for industries and financial markets. Through ITL, He aims to help organizations optimize their performance and achieve their strategic objectives.
He is also an Honorary Executive Member of the Governance Body and Finance Secretary of Society for Social Sciences and Research Association – SSSARA.
He is a respected figure in the academic community and serves as an Honorary Visiting Lecturer of Business Studies and Financial Investments at various universities, including Karachi University Business School, UIT University, NED University of Engineering and Technology, and Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology.
He is a Member Board of Studies of Metropolitan University Karachi. With his extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise, Syed Muhammad Farrukh is a valuable asset to any organization he is associated with. He is highly respected in the industry and is known for his exceptional leadership skills and strategic thinking.
Dr. Maroof Bin Rauf
Director
Dr. Maroof Bin Rauf is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, at the University of Karachi. He did his Masters (2003) & Ph.D. (2014) from the same alma mater, the University of Karachi on “The Role of Professional Universities in Development of Individual and Society”.
He started his professional career in 2004 with Usman Public School System and after two years joined Karachi University as a full-time Cooperative Lecturer in the Department of Education for eight years. He was also a part-time (visiting) lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education as the first practicum coordinator of the B.Ed. (Hons) 4-year program.
In this program, he trained many government teachers with his team. In 2014, he was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Federal Urdu University of Arts Science & Technology, Karachi, where his primary responsibility was to establish the Teacher Education Department at the Gulshan Iqbal Campus as a focal person.
There he started 4 programs including M.Phil. and Ph.D. (Teacher Education). Later in May 2015, he was selected as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, University of Loralai, Balochistan. Here he served for two and a half years as the Chairperson of the Department of Education.
He also worked with outstanding USAID organizations such as Pre-STEP and the Pakistan Reading Project (PRP). His achievements include designing four courses for the B.Ed. (Hons) 4-year program. These include Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Reading Difficulties and designing Reading Practicum. He is a registered external evaluator of the National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (NACTE) Pakistan.
He also served as Judge and Lead Education for 2 years in the National Idea Bank (NIB) started by the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alwi. Along with them, he has been associated with various educational and training institutions where he held various administrative and educational positions. He also has experience in international training for teachers and youth. Teachers and students have benefited from his extensive teaching and training experience. In addition, several scholars have completed and pursued an M.Phil./Ph.D. under his supervision. He has presented many papers at national and international conferences.
He won 3 Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC) research projects as Principal Investigator and assisted in two USAID projects as a team member. He is also the Approved Research Supervisor of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. He is also the editor of the Pakistan Journal of Educational Research since 2018.
His areas of interest and expertise are Leadership and Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Entrepreneurship, Curriculum Design and Teacher Training.
Some of the major milestones in Dr. Maroof Bin Rauf’s career so far are that he has taught 22 different skills to around 70,000 people through his 1,200 students through “Social Action Projects” from 2017 to 2023. Similarly, for his “Activity-Based Exams” he not only created sub-rubrics, but from 2019 to 2024, his students also designed more than 100 plays, skits, anthems, poems, tableaus, talk shows and musical activities. In the year 2023 alone, he trained more than 100 new teachers working in schools through basic teacher training courses.
Today “Gamification of Education” is an important aspect of the educational world. In this regard, he has developed more than 40 physical and board games with his students so far, which can support students’ learning at different levels.
Farhan Ahmed director
Director
Farhan Ahmed is an experienced auditor and Growth Mindset Coach. He holds a bachelor’s degree and professional certifications, with over 20 years of experience, primarily in the telecom industry. His extensive experience in the telecom sector has equipped him with a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and opportunities, making him a trusted expert in his field.
As a Growth Mindset Coach, he is passionate about helping people grow both personally and professionally. He believes that everyone can achieve great things and is dedicated to helping others realize their full potential.
Through one-on-one coaching, he helps his clients develop a growth mindset, which empowers individuals to unlock their full potential and make significant progress in their pursuits.