Dr. Humaira Waqas
AI Transformation & Technology Advisor
Founder & CTO, CoftTech
Assistant Professor, Air University
Dr. Waqas works with businesses, government organizations and research partners to translate AI and emerging technology into practical, responsible outcomes — helping teams identify where AI creates real value, and building the workforce, architecture and strategy to deliver it.
Bridging Business, AI and Technology
Dr. Humaira Waqas works at the intersection of business strategy, artificial intelligence and technology architecture. As Founder & CTO of CoftTech, she leads the design and delivery of AI, automation and custom technology solutions for organizations navigating digital and AI transformation.
Her approach is grounded in practicality: understanding how an organization actually works before recommending where AI and automation belong, and building solutions around real workflows and people rather than technology for its own sake.
Alongside her advisory and technical leadership work, she holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor at Air University, where her research and teaching in Generative AI, Agentic AI, NLP and Machine Learning continue to inform how she advises organizations on emerging technology.
Areas of Advisory & Expertise
Business & Workforce Transformation
Helping organizations rethink workflows, roles and processes to prepare for AI-enabled ways of working.
AI Strategy & Intelligent Automation
Defining where AI and automation can create the most value, and building a practical path to get there.
Technology & Solution Architecture
Designing technology and system architecture that supports AI initiatives reliably and at scale.
AI Workforce Enablement
Preparing teams and talent to work effectively alongside AI and automation tools.
Experience Across Research, Engineering & Transformation
Founder & CTO — CoftTech
Leads CoftTech’s AI, automation and technology consulting work, guiding organizations through AI and digital transformation.
Head of Machine Learning — Esided Business Solutions USA
Led machine learning initiatives, guiding applied ML work for the organization.
Solution Architect — ChefSynk UK
Designed technology and solution architecture supporting the organization’s applied AI and product engineering work.
Consultant — Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Provided consulting support on technology-related initiatives for the organization.
Research Assistant — Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)
Contributed to applied research at QCRI, including work on humanitarian-response technology.
Selected Experience & Impact
ScentSpired
Provided technology advisory support to ScentSpired, helping guide technology decisions in support of the business.
Cybersecurity Incident Correlation
Worked with a cybersecurity client (name withheld for confidentiality) on incident-correlation work, supporting how security signals were connected and understood.
ChefSynk
Contributed applied AI work for ChefSynk, supporting the organization’s technology and product initiatives.
NADRA Workforce Enablement
Contributed to workforce enablement work connected to NADRA, as part of a broader workforce development effort.
Research & Innovation Leadership
AI for Climate & Disaster Resilience
Principal Investigator, HEC NRPU (Higher Education Commission National Research Program for Universities)
Leads a research project applying AI to climate and disaster resilience, with a focus on early warning and decision support for at-risk communities.
Applied AI
Climate Intelligence
Early Warning
Decision Support
AI for Humanitarian Response
Research, Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)
Research conducted at QCRI analyzing social media data to support humanitarian response efforts during crisis events.
“#CampFireMissing: An Analysis of Tweets About Missing and Found People from California Wildfires”
Developing AI-Ready Teams
Beyond advisory work, Dr. Waqas is actively involved in preparing the next generation of AI and technology talent.
Professional Training
Delivers training focused on building practical AI and technology skills.
Industry–Academia Collaboration
Connects academic research with industry needs to support applied, real-world outcomes.
Mentorship & Technology Leadership
Mentors students and early-career professionals moving into AI and technology roles.
Leadership, Mentorship & Industry Engagement
Dr. Waqas is engaged in initiatives that connect academia, industry and the broader technology community.
Industry–Academia Collaboration
Works to connect academic research with industry needs and applications.
Technology Workforce Development
Supports initiatives focused on building AI and technology-ready talent.
Entrepreneurship & Mentorship
Mentors founders and technologists building AI-driven products and businesses.
Women in Technology
Supports the participation and advancement of women in technology and AI fields.
Academic & Research Profile
Assistant Professor, Air University
PhD in Computer Science
Teaching and research interests span:
Generative AI
Agentic AI
NLP
Machine Learning
Intelligent Systems
Software Engineering
Work With Dr. Humaira Waqas
Dr. Waqas partners with organizations across the following areas:
AI Transformation Advisory
Helping organizations define and navigate their AI transformation journey.
Business & Workforce Transformation
Rethinking workflows and roles to prepare for AI-enabled ways of working.
Technology & Solution Architecture
Designing technology architecture that supports AI initiatives reliably.
Fractional Technology Leadership
Providing senior technology leadership on a fractional, engagement basis.
Corporate AI Training
Delivering practical AI training tailored to organizational needs.
Research & Industry Collaboration
Partnering on applied research and industry-academia initiatives.
Let's Discuss What You're Trying to Improve
Whether you’re exploring AI transformation, rethinking workforce workflows, or evaluating your technology architecture, Dr. Waqas is glad to have a conversation about where you’re headed.
