Thoughtworker Spotlight: Ramiz Khan
As Group Engagement Director at 思特沃克软件技术（中国）有限公司 Canada, Ramiz Khan thrives on the excitement of uncharted territories and endless innovation opportunities. From growing relationships and collaborating with practitioners, he connects vision with execution, transforming ideas into impactful products.
Outside of work, you can find him by the water, embodying his energetic, curious and cheeky persona. Ready to dive deeper into Ramiz’s world? Find out about his favourite product and his life mantra around balance in this week’s Thoughtworker Spotlight!?
Tell us a bit about the projects you’ve worked on.
At Thoughtworks, I have worked on various products across automobile, fitness, retail, real estate and electronics experiences.?
A particular project that stands out is when I helped a leading auto manufacturer design experiences for the future of autonomous vehicles. Designing experiences for autonomous vehicles is incredibly exciting, as no one in the industry has quite figured it out. It’s a new frontier, with so much opportunity for innovation.?
In my current role, I get the opportunity of collaborating with a portfolio of technology leaders on building better products and experiences. Helping them determine which problems are worth solving for their users in a continuously iterative way. However, there’s the inherent challenge of trying to continuously iterate on experiences for users while having to lock in features years in advance. This means that the hardware and software of any product or prototype needs to be flexible, or it risks becoming dead on arrival. It’s a formidable challenge, balancing these considerations while exploring what’s on the horizon for innovation, but one I am personally passionate about.?
Where did you work prior to Thoughtworks Canada?
Hive Smart Home – I launched their smart thermostat, lights, and sensors.
What achievement are you most proud of in your career to date?
Leading the end-to-end development of IoT products, from idea to prototype to market-ready product!
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Do you have a mantra you live by?
Balance requires investing in three hobbies: one to keep you fit, one to exercise your creativity, and one to make you money.
What do you love to do outside of work?
I love a good cocktail with great company, ideally next to a large body of water.
If you were stuck on a deserted island, what album, movie, and book would you take with you?
Describe yourself in three words.?
Energetic, curious, and (much to my wife’s chagrin) prankster.
And finally, what’s your favourite product and why??