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From Sialkot to Amazon & Instacart | Ali A. Saddal’s Global Tech Journey

In this episode of People Behind People, host Shehbaz Ahmad, CEO of Devbox Technologies, sits down with Ali A. Saddal — a Senior Software Engineer who has worked with some of the biggest names in tech, including Amazon, Instacart, ecobee, and BlackBerry. From growing up in Sialkot to building scalable systems powering millions of users worldwide, Ali shares his inspiring journey of persistence, continuous learning, and growth across borders. 🎙️ Highlights: From Pakistan to Canada — the journey of resilience and learning Life and work at Amazon, Instacart, and BlackBerry Engineering at scale: lessons in system design and problem-solving Mentorship, growth mindset, and advice for young engineers The future of Pakistani tech talent on the global stage 👤 Guest: Ali A. Saddal — Senior Software Engineer (ex-Amazon, ex-Instacart, ex-BlackBerry) 🎧 Host: Shehbaz Ahmad — CEO, Devbox Technologies Limited 📺 People Behind People celebrates Pakistanis making a global impact in technology, academia, and innovation. Tune in for an episode rich with professional growth and innovation. Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Early Beginnings in Computer Science 04:16 University Journey and Influential Mentors 08:45 Building Projects and Problem Solving 13:11 Transition to Canada and Career Growth 18:20 Engineering at Scale: Challenges and Insights 27:55 Mindset Shift: Project-Based vs Product-Based Thinking 30:51 The Importance of Simplicity in Code 32:51 Effective Problem Solving in High-Pressure Environments 34:59 Staying Relevant in a Fast-Evolving Tech Landscape 39:27 The Value of Mentorship in Engineering 41:38 Advice for Aspiring Engineers in Global Tech 45:11 Reforming Education for Future Engineers 49:00 The Role of Communication in Engineering Success 52:25 Key Traits for Successful Engineers #PeopleBehindPeople #ShehbazAhmad #AliSaddal #PakistaniEngineers #TechLeadership #Amazon #Instacart #SoftwareEngineering #Inspiration #PakistaniAbroad #CareerGrowth #DevboxTechnologies