About

Ammad Raja is an Operations Program Manager with over 8 years of experience in the technology and real estate industry. Currently working at Uber, he is a part of the Safety Policy and Standard's team, where he is responsible for identifying platform users by setting internal operational standards, supporting identity-related product launches, and external partnerships. Ammad has a proven track record of structuring and executing complex strategic initiatives, including Careem's acquisition in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, and Uber's COVID-19 global response. In his previous roles at Uber, Ammad worked in business development, where he led deals to close identity verification partnerships with the government of Pakistan entity, NADRA, and other key business verticals, increasing demand and collecting cash arrears from drivers. He also served as the Safety and Compliance Lead, where he pioneered a driver background checking system in Pakistan that was reliable, low-cost, and fast, meeting the safety needs of a business experiencing hypergrowth. Ammad led the launch of several product features to improve the safety of riders and drivers and was responsible for Pakistan's safety and compliance strategy, operations, and partnerships. A Fulbright Scholar, Ammad holds a Master's degree in Real Estate and Finance from Cornell University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology. He is an experienced deal-maker with a real estate background and a passion for structuring and executing complex initiatives. Ammad is a strategic thinker with the ability to handle high-profile and cross-functional escalations thoroughly. He is an enemy of anonymity and is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all Uber platform users.