Tech Talk · NUTECH, Islamabad
Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Building in the age of AI
A tech talk with the students of NUTECH, Islamabad, on failing fast and learning faster while building in the age of AI.
Speaking
Talks, trainings & workshops
80+ sessions at universities, communities and companies across Pakistan: keynotes, hands-on workshops, panel talks and corporate trainings that leave people with skills they can use the next day.
DevOps, Kubernetes & cloudGenAI & prompt engineeringGit & GitHubCareers in techLife lessons & motivationStartup & project evaluation
Past sessions
Where I have spoken
A selection with photos; the full list of venues is below.
Career Counseling Talk · Mehran UET, Jamshoro
Degree is not Destiny
A career counseling talk at Mehran UET, Jamshoro, on why the degree you hold does not decide where your career goes. This is the mentor and life coach side of my work on stage: the questions of direction, confidence and next steps that I usually take up in 1:1 sessions.
Tech Talk · Mehran UET, Khairpur
Prompt Engineering 101
A tech talk on prompt engineering and AI at Mehran University’s Khairpur campus, in my home district. Many of the attendees already followed my work, which made the day special, and it was a chance to catch up with mentors, teachers and fellow speakers.
Tech Talk · GIK Institute, Swabi
DevOps Behind AI
A talk at GIKI on “The Silent Backbone of AI: DevOps, Engineering, and Security”. I also evaluated the hackathon pitches, where students presented thoughtful, socially impactful ideas in areas that are often overlooked.
Panel Talk · Rangoonwala Center, Karachi
GenAI & Humanity
A panel on AI and skill-building, built around the question I am asked at every GenAI and prompt engineering talk: is GenAI detrimental to our creativity and problem-solving skills? We discussed where GenAI progress and adoption stand, and how to use AI tools without giving up our own thinking. I shared the stage with Arhum I., Ma’am Farah Mehboob and Khizra Munir.
Corporate Training · Centegy Technologies, Karachi
GenAI & InsurTech
A corporate training on Generative AI in business: where it fits in product development and everyday workflows, the ethical questions it raises, and real-world case studies. Participants left with practical ways to bring AI tools into their own operations.
Keynote · Aga Khan College, Gilgit
Prompt Engineering
An interactive session on prompt engineering with the students of Aga Khan College, Gilgit.
Keynote & Panel Talk · Mehran UET, Jamshoro
Life Lessons from DevOps
A keynote and panel at Mehran University’s International Women’s Day 2025 event on applying DevOps principles to personal and professional growth: how continuous improvement, feedback loops and resilience can change both a career and a life.
Career Counseling Session · Al-Rehman School, Ranipur
Career Counseling
An interactive session on career development that helped participants identify their strengths, interests and goals. We covered self-awareness, skill-building and networking, and attendees left with personal advice and resources for their own career paths.
Workshop · TechHub PK, Lahore
Git & GitHub 101
A deep dive into the core concepts of Git and GitHub, well received by students and professionals alike.
Keynote / Talk · Mehran UET, Jamshoro
AWS for Innovators
A talk on innovation as the work of turning creative ideas into tangible solutions to real-world challenges, and on the AWS tools and services that help aspiring innovators get there. Participants learned how to use them to speed up their projects and streamline their workflows.
Workshop · MAJU, Karachi
Git & GitHub
A hands-on workshop on Git and GitHub: the essential concepts, version control, collaboration and the best practices for using both well, with exercises to reinforce each one.
Keynote / Talk · Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi
Prompting for Life
A talk on Generative AI and its uses in product development and everyday workflows, with the ethical questions and real-world case studies that come with it. Attendees left with practical ways to use AI tools for more creativity and efficiency.
Project Evaluation · MAJU, Karachi
FYP Evaluations
I served as an external evaluator for the final-year projects at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, reviewing projects and ideas from students of many backgrounds in tech.
Spoken & trained at
- NUTECH
- Mehran UET
- GIK Institute
- Rangoonwala Center
- Centegy Technologies
- Aga Khan College
- Al-Rehman School
- TechHub PK
- MAJU
- Sindh Madressatul Islam University
- FAST NU
- MUET SZAB Campus
- DHA Suffa University
- Iqra University
- NIC Islamabad
- NIC Hyderabad
- NIC Jamshoro
- SOS Village Jamshoro
I led two successful three-month fellowships as a DevOps instructor, mentoring more than 70 students and keeping them motivated with the right resources, a challenge I am proud to have handled well.
Companies, universities & communities
Trainings, talks & workshops
Hands-on sessions and keynotes that leave teams and students with skills they can use the next day.
- DevOps, Kubernetes & cloud trainings
- GenAI & prompt engineering
- Career talks & panel discussions
Request a session
Tell me about your audience, the topic you have in mind, the date and the format (talk, workshop, training or panel). I usually reply within 48 hours.
FAQ
Talks and trainings
Can Rashid run a training, talk or workshop at our university or company?
Yes. Rashid has given 80+ talk sessions (keynotes, workshops, panel talks and corporate trainings) at places like GIK Institute, FAST NU, NUTECH Islamabad, Mehran UET, MUET SZAB Campus, MAJU, DHA Suffa University, Iqra University, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Aga Khan College Gilgit, the National Incubation Centers (NIC) in Islamabad, Hyderabad and Jamshoro, SOS Village Jamshoro, TechHub PK and Centegy Technologies, and has trained 70+ students as a DevOps trainer at Bytewise.
Topics include DevOps, Kubernetes and cloud; GenAI and prompt engineering; Git and GitHub; and career talks and panel discussions.
Is Rashid Wassan available as a motivational speaker in Pakistan?
Yes. Rashid speaks at universities, colleges, companies and community events across Pakistan, and online, as a motivational speaker and trainer: careers, mindset and self-belief for students, and DevOps, Kubernetes and cloud for technical teams. He has delivered 80+ talks and trainings, in Sindhi, Urdu and English.
To invite him, send the event, the audience and the date through the booking form with the purpose set to a talk, or email rashidwassaan@gmail.com.
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