ABOUT EMERALD LABS
The founding team of Emerald Labs has worked with technology startups from around the world. They understand the unique challenges that a startup has on its path to success. That is why they created Emerald Labs.
Emerald Labs connects the best tech talent around the world with US startups to accelerate growth and maximize innovation.
Meet the EL Family

Ali Syed
Co-Founder & CEO
Born in Pakistan and raised in Texas, Ali has built his career around connecting great people across borders. From creating his own international startup to helping Capital Factory, the biggest accelerator in Texas, in creating international partnerships. Ali now brings his connections to Emerald Labs helping startups & businesses escape the talent war in their zip codes and connecting with great talent in Pakistan.

Chris Gillan
Co-Founder & CRO
Chris has founded several successful startup companies, been a mentor at Capital Factory for 7+ years, and recently lead their successful launch into the Corporate Innovation arena. Chris has vast experience with offshore and nearshore development as both a customer and a provider of services.

Faizan Mahmood
Co-Founder & COO
Faizan is amongst the pioneers in shaping the technology and startup ecosystem of Pakistan. He has founded two startups of his own and also led Pakistan’s first Technology Incubator. Faizan knows where to find the best talent in Pakistan and how to get them ready to create a social and economic impact.

Hassan Raza
Head of HR

Farrukh Khan
Head of Talent Acquisition

Junaid Ahsan
Senior Software Engineer

Mohsin Raza
iOS Developer

Zeeshan Mustafa
Software Engineer

Talha Ghias
Full Stack Developer

Malik Dawar
Mobile Engineer

Umer Liaqat
UI-UX Designer

Syed Matloob Ul Husnain
Senior iOS Developer

Khurram Pervaiz
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Ayesha Wasim
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Haseeb Shahid
Full Stack Engineer

Amir Yamin
Senior Software Engineer

Khawaja Mohsin Ijaz
Junior Angular Developer

Fawad Khalil
Senior MERN Developer

Huzaifa Tariq
Junior Angular Developer

Sadaf Javaid
Recruitment Coordinator

Safi-ur-Rehman
Android Engineer

Awais Yaseen
UI-UX Designer

Hassan Ahmed
Senior Software Engineer

Hasnat Tariq Usuf
Lead Engineer

Waqar Ali Raja
Senior SQA Engineer

Haris Tallat Butt
Technical Recruiter

Zain-ul-Abideen
Senior iOS Developer
Get In Touch
Contact Us
contact@emerald-labs.com
+1 512-277-2770
+92-332-EMERALD (3637253)