Serving the College Education Department as a Grade 17 officer since 2015, Usman Mangrio brings a unique blend of technical expertise and administrative acumen to the OEPS project.

Currently serving as IT Head, he oversees all technical infrastructure and digital operations for the platform.

His prior tenure as Section Officer (Judicial) equipped him with strong managerial and governance skills, allowing him to drive technological advancement, streamline inter-departmental coordination, and ensure the robust execution of Sindh's premier digital learning initiative.

Additional Director Colleges, Karachi Region

Directorate of College Education, Karachi

Mr. Kamran Akram Shaikh holds an M.Sc. from the University of Karachi, an M.Phil. from the Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC), and an EMBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi.

With 26 years of experience in teaching and educational administration, he has played a key role in academic leadership and policy implementation across the Karachi Region.

He is also a certified Master Trainer for Intel Pakistan’s Teach to the Future Program, contributing to teacher training and ICT integration in education.

Additional Director Inspection & Focal Person, Hyderabad

Prof. Shahzad Ahmed Zai brings over three decades of distinguished service to the education sector, having joined the department in 1990.

With a highly diverse academic background — holding master’s degrees in Islamic Culture and Urdu, alongside an M.Ed and L.L.B. — he currently serves as the Additional Director Inspection (BS-19) for the Hyderabad Region.

As the dedicated Focal Person for OEPS, his profound administrative expertise and institutional knowledge are crucial in driving the project's current development and recording phases.

His leadership ensures the platform meets the highest academic standards as it prepares for its official launch.

Deputy Director (BPS-18) & Focal Person, OEPS

Serving as Deputy Director (BPS-18) and the Focal Person for OEPS, Mr. Aqeel Lakhiar is the driving force behind Sindh’s digital education transformation.

With a strong academic foundation in Management Sciences (M.Com) and a dynamic public service career beginning in 2011 — including impactful cross-sector leadership in the PPHI health initiative — he possesses a unique mastery of large-scale service delivery.

At OEPS, his exceptional strategic vision and cross-departmental coordination successfully bridge technical infrastructure with academic excellence, ensuring uninterrupted, premium digital learning reaches every HSC student across the province.

Assistant Professor of Physics

Delhi College, Karachi

Mr. Arif Akhtar Azam is an esteemed educationist with extensive experience spanning many years in the education sector. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Physics at Delhi College, he earned his M.Phil. in Physics from the University of Karachi and has established himself as a highly respected educator, researcher, and academic contributor. With deep subject expertise, he is widely recognized for simplifying complex scientific concepts and promoting conceptual learning among students.

Alongside his teaching career, Mr. Arif Akhtar Azam has made significant contributions to academic research through several published research articles in the field of physics. His commitment to educational excellence is further reflected in his active involvement with the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK), where he has handled assessment and examination-related responsibilities since 2011.

He is also the author of two reference physics books designed according to the new XI Physics curriculum, aimed at helping intermediate students strengthen their conceptual understanding and examination preparation. Through his books, academic writings, and educational resources, he continues to contribute effectively to the advancement of science education.

His multifaceted role as an educator, researcher, examiner, and author highlights his dedication to academic development and his lasting impact on physics education in Pakistan.

Deputy Director, College Education Department

Focal Person Sukkur

Mr. Abdul Ghaffar Kalwar serves as the Deputy Director of the College Education Department, where he provides essential administrative leadership and strategic oversight for provincial academic initiatives.

A steadfast advocate for educational modernization, he plays an instrumental role in facilitating the deployment of the Online Education Platform for Sindh (OEPS).

Through his dedicated governance and extensive experience in educational administration, Mr. Kalwar remains deeply committed to bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable, high-quality learning access for students across the province

Additional Director Colleges

Shaheed Benazirabad Division, College Education Department

Mr. Hussain Ali Rind is a seasoned educational administrator and dedicated civil servant with over two decades of distinguished service within the College Education Department, Government of Sindh.

Currently serving as the Additional Director Colleges for the Shaheed Benazirabad Division, he brings a wealth of institutional knowledge, administrative expertise, and a proven track record of public service to his leadership role.

Throughout his career, which spans classroom instruction, departmental administration, and secretariat operations, Mr. Rind has remained steadfastly committed to elevating educational standards, fostering institutional growth, and serving the public with utmost dedication and sincerity.