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Professional Summary

Dr Shah Siddiqui is a visionary tech growth partner, entrepreneur, and academic with expertise in AI, software development, digital marketing, and health tech. As founder of GenZ Marketing, Time Research & Innovation, and NBC CIC, he blends research, innovation, and business leadership to help organisations thrive in a tech-driven world. He advises boards, mentors SMEs, and drives data-backed business growth strategies that deliver tangible ROI.

Core Competencies

AI & Software Development
Tech-Driven Business Growth
Data-Driven Marketing
SME Strategy & Mentoring
ROI-Focused Campaigns
Multi-sector Board Advisory

Experience

Chief Operating Officer – Green Threads DPP Ltd
2024 – Present
Leading strategy for a tech-enabled sustainability platform with roots in the global textile industry.

Founder & CEO – GenZ Marketing Agency
2020 – Present
Built a results-driven Gen Z-led agency managing marketing, branding, video, lead generation and ROI strategies.

Founder & CEO – Time Research & Innovation (Tri)
2019 – Present
Driving digital projects in health, AI, and community development in the UK and Bangladesh.

Founder – Neurodivergent Business Consortium CIC
2020 – Present
Advocating inclusive business ecosystems for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and diverse communities.

Enterprise Adviser – Solent LEP
2022 – Present
Supporting 100+ schools and colleges with enterprise-led education and career readiness.

Board Member – Be the Business
2023 – Present
Supporting UK SMEs via strategic guidance from multi-disciplinary expert panels.

Mentor – Solent Partners & Exeter Entrepreneurs Society
2023 – Present
Advising SMEs and student ventures across digital strategy, product development, and marketing.

Academic Roles – University of Portsmouth
2019 – 2022
Research Associate and Demonstrator in AI, systems, and computing architecture.

CEO – Desh TV Ltd
2010 – 2012
Launched a diaspora TV channel on Sky, handling licensing, studio operations, and full-scale broadcast management.

Education

PhD – Artificial Intelligence, University of Portsmouth (2019–2022)
MRes – Technology, University of Portsmouth (2018–2019)
BSc (Hons) – Broadcast Systems Engineering, Solent University (2017–2018)
BA (Hons) & Diploma – Digital Film Making, SAE Institute UK (2005–2009)

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