Syed Khalid Jamal
MA in International Affairs from Ohio University (2010), MA in Mass Communication from Jamia University (2005), Media Producer at Ford Foundation International (2008), Executive Producer at Shree Ram Fibre (2009), Summer Associate at Ashoka (2009).
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Website: | http://doiop.com/workblog |
| Industries: | Education, Entertainment, Food and Drink, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Mobile, Travel |
| Skills: | Business, Copy Writing, Editing, English, Entrepreneurship, Fiction, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Public speaking, Viral marketing, Windows, Windows applications, Writing |
| Next step: | After June 2010,I will work to form a company which will work to transforms the university curricula into a praxis document and students into global citizens. |
| Location: | USA |
| Groups: | Harvard Pitch for Change 2010 |
| Visas: | Gobal citizen with working relations and friendships in the USA,India,Germany,UK,Indonesia , China and the Middle EastS and have good friends in China, Indonesdia and Africa |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Creating a group, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding experts, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Growing my group, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Internships, Investing in projects, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Participating in a competition, Partnering with other groups, Patenting my idea, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Recruiting, Recruiting for my startup, Shadowing, Sharing my projects, Starting a company, Supporting my investments |
| Tags: | citizen sector, development, film making, global citizenry, global travels, grassroots, multi-culture, perspectives, praxis, social change, social entrepreneurship, studentship, Work, writing |
| Schools: | Ohio University, Athens |
FEATURED STARTUP
Azad Jahan
Azad Jahan
AJ connects classroom learning system of schools with the real people working in the field to converge theory with praxis on a daily basis using internet technologies.
- Startup type: Competition Entry
- Status: Active
- Stage: Just An Idea
FULL BIO
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Ashoka: Innovators for the Public , Washington DC, USA |
| Position: | Summer Associate |
| Time period: | June 2009 - July 2009 |
| Description: | Developed Flickr strategy for country offices
Created web-writing tutorial document for staff Surveyed staff for Twitter usage Developed community for weekly online discussion |
| Employer: | Shree Ram Fibre (SRF), Rajasthan, India |
| Position: | Executive Producer - CSR Initiatives |
| Time period: | March 2009 - May 2009 |
| Description: | Supervised as executive producer the research and production of CSR film Nurturing Hope |
| Employer: | Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program (IFP), New Delhi, India |
| Position: | Media Producer, Fellowship Promotion |
| Time period: | April 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | Researched, scripted and directed a video documentary Seeds for Social Justice
Documented fellowship vision with academic and professional training, fellows’s life histories and future plans |
| Employer: | South Asian Network for Gender Activists and Trainers (SANGAT)- New Delhi, India |
| Position: | Unknown |
| Time period: | February 2007 - March 2008 |
| Description: | In collaboration with Peace Women Across the Globe and 1000 Peace Women, Switzerland
Directed a fundraising documentary on nine Nobel Peace Prize 2005 nominees Marching Peacemakers Travelled nine districts across Uttar Pradesh state, India, to meet and interview the nominees Researched and scripted nominees’ life histories, work on empowerment, peace and conflict resolution |
| Employer: | Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), Rajasthan, India |
| Position: | Consultant, Development Communication |
| Time period: | December 2006 - June 2008 |
| Description: | Identified 60 from a pool 200 rural women for the Microfinance Leadership Cadre
Conducted Media and Communication training and workshop for the cadre Documented the best practices of Microfinance Developed Training and Communication manual for the development professionals |
| Employer: | Jahangirabad Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Position: | Lecturer |
| Time period: | November 2006 - April 2008 |
| Description: | Media Studies and Documentary Film Production
Undertook teaching responsibilities for Broadcast Journalism and Documentary Production Coordinated outreach programs between government, nongovernmental agencies, and the institute Created Placement Cell for the student internships and jobs Planned and hosted International Film Festival and addressed media |
| Employer: | New Delhi Television (NDTV) , New Delhi, India |
| Position: | Assistant Producer, NDTV 24*7 |
| Time period: | March 2005 - November 2006 |
| Description: | Produced live news stories
Assisted in adapting and writing on-air stories for the web Researched and identified guest speakers for live and pre-recorded talk and discussion shows |
| Employer: | Centre for the Study of Developing Societies- New Delhi, India |
| Position: | Researcher |
| Time period: | January 2004 - December 2005 |
| Description: |
Conducted qualitative research on Work culture in fast food joints and its implications using participatory-observation methods. Contributed research findings to public domain through monthly online postings Produced a video and published articles, abstract, broadsheet and an interview for the annual reader Presented research findings through two live-audience public presentations and Q&A sessions Conducted a research workshop on participatory research method for the new fellows |
| Employer: | Jamia Community Radio, New Delhi, India |
| Position: | Programs Consultant |
| Time period: | June 2008 |
| Description: | Produced and hosted career counselling shows
Trained students for community radio |
EDUCATION
| University: | Ohio University, Athens |
| Time period: | 2010 |
| Degree: | International Affairs, MA |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Senator, Graduate Student Senate, Ohio University
Communication Chair, Muslim Student Association, Ohio University Secretary, Ford Foundation International Fellow’s Association Member, Fulbright Scholar Student Association Member, Communication Committee Member, International Affairs Commission Member, Standing Committee, Research Council |
Syed Khalid's Startups (2)
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Azad Jahan
AJ connects classroom learning system of schools with the real people working in the field to converge theory with praxis on a daily basis using internet technologies.
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Azad Jahan
AJ connects classroom learning system of schools with the real people working in the field to converge theory with praxis on a daily basis using internet technologies.
Syed Khalid is Following (9)
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Tivix, Inc.
Tivix offers a suite of web applications for nonprofits, foundations, and other enterprises for social innovation, using a unique revenue model.
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Frugalytics
Have you ever bought something thinking you got a deal only to find it cheaper elsewhere? Well, Frugalytics allows anyone with a web enabled phone to compare product prices for online and local merchants to find the best price.
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Mochi Media
Mochi Media is an online gaming network that reaches over 100 million unique players a month. The company's suite of products are designed for game developers and publishers to monetize, track, and distribute Flash games.
Syed Khalid's Contacts (3)
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Dan Steketee
Entrepeneur with 13+ years of strategic and tactical consulting experience in the financial services, start-up and technology industries (BPM, Business Intelligence, KPI's,, Vendor Management, etc) .
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Christopher Bennett
Stanford Student and Entrepreneur. Passionate about alleviating global poverty through disruptive technology
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Rade Glomazic
Currently a Doctoral candidate in Political science at the European Center for Peace and Development of the UN University of Peace. Have over ten years of professional experience working in socio-economic development activities and int. cooperation