Hira Gardezi has worked in various roles in technology and design since graduating with a diploma in architectural technology in 2007. She has managed design teams for furniture companies, created detailed drawings for construction manuals, and developed an automated aquaponics system using a microcontroller. Most recently, she started her own robotics company, I Build Solutions (SMC-Pvt) Limited, in Islamabad, Pakistan after winning third place in a startup competition and declining incubation. Throughout her career, she has also been involved in her local community as a member of Rotary International and Toastmasters.

1. Hira Gardezi
Manager for IT professionals / Strategic developer
PORTFOLIO

2. In 2007, after graduating with a diploma in architectural technology from Humber College, in Toronto, I
started working for architects, engineers, and manufacturers.

3. In September 2012, at HB Furniture, while heading a staff of 6 to 8 design technologist, I managed sending
drawings for customized production of furniture units through CNC machining.

4. In 2009 I joined OCAD University, in Toronto, where I took environmental design as my major and wearable technology
as my minor.

5. In September 2012, I joined a furniture
manufacturing company in Islamabad,
Pakistan, where I managed their design
technology department.
At CITE' I was creating detail drawings
that were getting added to their
construction manuals.

6. https://www.facebook.com/GrowGeek/videos/789325867885521/
We programmed a micro-controller and attached it
with water pump along with its motor, heat probe,
led lights, humidity sensor, calendar, battery, TFT
screen, and wifi. Our user friendly TFT screen
(touch screen) was attached to the exterior of HB's
acquaponics.
In late 2016, we showed-off a hands free acquaphonics at Pakistan Furniture Council's
Exhibition at one of HB Furniture's stall.
Here, Madam Hira in middle with her team. One of team member here is missing.
Please, click the below given image to view the video that shows
and further explains the product

7. In 2017, I joined Founder Institute, Islamabad
(an international tech entrepreneurial platform)
Hira Gardezi in middle during a tech lecture.
Founder Institute

8. This day Hira Gardezi pitched and stood 3rd in a competition arranged by Plan 9. They offered her a grant
along with incubation in Lahore, at Paln 9 incubator, Arfa chream, IT tower, Lahore, Pakistan.
In this picture Hira Gardezi is standing with 3 judges and first winner on her left and 2nd winner and plan 9 staff
on her left. This picture was taken right after the competition in which Hira stood as 3rd winner slected from
Islamabad.
Plan 9

9. I Build Solutions
(SMC-Pvt) Limited
Instead of getting incubated I sold off some of my personal assets,
rented out an office at one of the major locations in Islamabad and hired
a staff of robotics.
Hira Gardezi working as a
managing director of IBS, in blue
area, Islamabad.
http://ibsolutions.pk

10. I stayed an active role model for my community and my family throughout my stay in Islamabad,
Pakistan. I was member of both Rotary International Club and Toastmasters in Islamabad.
In this picture Hira Gardezi with her daughter in her lap and her husband
behind her in white on polio day.
In this picture Hira Gardezi sitting in white and yellow with
rest to the Rotarians in Islamabad Pakistan.

11. Thank you