Bachelor of Engineering Science in Integrated Engineering • Western University
Bio
Usman graduated from Western University with a degree in Integrated Engineering, an interdisciplinary program in which he took environmental engineering and sustainability electives. As part of his capstone project during his undergraduate studies, he designed and implemented a home system for collecting food waste to create fertilizer. This, along with his coursework, sparked his interest in sustainability and shaped his career aspirations.
Professionally, Usman has worked in various business development roles across the sales cycle in B2B SaaS startups. His journey eventually led him to Novisto, where he currently works on the enterprise sales team, building their sales pipeline and refining his customer success and sales operations skills. At Novisto, he gained a comprehensive understanding of ESG management and reporting and learned about the regulations that large public companies must comply with.
In addition to his professional experiences, Usman volunteered as a Team Lead at Youth Challenge International from June 2022 to February 2023. He led a team through a climate action project in this role, furthering his knowledge of sustainability issues.
Since graduating from university, he traveled to many countries across South America, Europe, and Asia. His trips to Pakistan and Costa Rica, in particular, influenced his decision to pursue graduate studies, as they highlighted the importance of education and its potential to make meaningful contributions to society.
He is particularly interested in exploring the intersection between economic growth and sustainability. He is an advocate for lifelong and interdisciplinary learning.
Outside his academic and professional pursuits, Usman enjoys reading non-fiction, digital writing, traveling, being in nature, exercising, doing improv, and learning languages. He is also keenly interested in personality psychology, mental wellness, and discovering ways to live a more intentional and meaningful life.