We are very sad to announce an end to a generation of resilience and hard work, after the retirement of Ayaz Ahmed or as we used to call him “Ayaz Bhai”.
Career:
1982-2000
Sir Ayaz joined IBA on 29th June 1982 and the rest is history as they say. During his tenure at IBA, he worked at several departments, starting as a library assistant. He was promoted as Assistant Administrative Officer and later to an Assistant Placement officer in his first 12 years at IBA. Furthermore, in May 2000, he was appointed as the Program Manager for the Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) and spent 20 years of his career in this post. Moreover, he also got involved in activities with QEC-IBA, to help create program reviews for Ph.D. and Master’s with the HEC team, and provided documentation.
2000-2020
His last years were spent at the graduate program office. He dealt not only with graduates but also led enrollment for undergrad CS students. Well as we all know the enrollment seasons at IBA are known as the black holes. At the end of this black hole, Ayaz Ahmed used to be a guardian angel for us. He helped us in planning our courses as well as introducing new course batches.
The First Encounter
My first encounter with him was during my admission to the Institute of Business Administration Karachi. I was called in to submit all my documents. When I entered the gates of IBA, I remembered I had forgotten my acceptance letter and my paid fee challan. My brother (an IBA alumnus) had come to drop me. When I told him about the documents I had forgotten, he scolded me as he always does. Nevertheless, we still went inside hoping that they’ll only require attested result copies.
When we entered Aman CED, Sir Ayaz was collecting the documents. My brother reassured me “Ayaz bhai andar hai tension nahi lena”. So, when my turn came in to submit my documents, to put a cherry on top of all my problems, I had brought my A level Statement of Results which has no legal value. Sir Ayaz told me I had to bring General Certificate of my A levels. Well now, I really started panicking because this was the only day IBA had allocated for the submission of the documents. Ayaz bhai tranquilized me that I can print my acceptance letter and picture of paid challan from the lab. As far as result documents were concerned, I could have submitted them when the academic year began.
Mentorship
This was my first encounter with this great man. His kindness and support towards his students have always worked towards easing the lives of students and guided their career paths. Fortunately, I was privileged enough to work with him during his last year. He, along with Nazish, guided and mentored me to organize the CEO Forum (a conference based on connecting industry requirements with the current curriculum). For me, all those hours at DPO and the endless meetings seem worth an experience now.
After 38 years of service to IBA, which is currently more than my age, Sir Ayaz has finally decided to hang his coat on 3rd April 2020. In my recent conversation with him, he told me his plans to open his consumer electronics showroom. I wish him the very best for all his future endeavors and salute him for all his contributions to IBA.
14 thoughts on “Ayaz Ahmed: Guardian Angel of FCS IBA”
Ayaz bhai will surely be missed. An irreplacible asset for IBA!
May ALLAH give you a healthy and happy life Sir Ayaz Ahmad 🙂
Greatest person.
Ayaz- I too remember many days with you, from managing the bus to publication of the graduate directory. Your kindness and ability to help under all circumstances was exemplary. I will also recall that you called me to tell me that I had secured 3rd position in MBA and had to come to collect my certificates at the graduation ceremony. A memory of now almost 25 years.
May Allah protect you and shower health and happiness
Shakir
Ayaz bhai, you live in our hearts.
Ayaz bhai was always ready to help and guide.
I have never heard “No” from him
I salute him for all his efforts.
Ayaz Bhai so finally it’s the end of your time at IBA. You have been at the front for students always. Thank you for helping me out whenever I needed it even after so many years of graduating. JazakAllah Khair. All the best for your future and May Allah bless you with health and happiness Aameen.
One of the best faculty member IBA could ever have.
Great personality, always smiling and trying to solve all students problems.
Good luck sir in your next venture.
Ayaz bhai was a rare breed and doing away all your pain with a stroke of smile was his Master Art. I have never gone back to IBA after 2002 but I can still remember Ayaz bhai like I met him yesterday.
Dear Ayaz bhai….So finally it’s the end of your time at IBA. You have been at the front for students always. Thank you for helping me out whenever I needed it even after so many years of graduating. JazakAllah Khair.
All the best for your future and May Allah bless you with health and happiness (Aameen)
Dear Ayaz uour kindness and ability to help under all circumstances was exemplary. May Allah protect you and shower health and happiness
t’s the end of your time at IBA but it is not end of your life. We never forget your efforts with students.
You have been at the front for students always. Thank you for helping for each and every student. I needed it even after so many years of graduating. JazakAllah Khair.
All the best for your future and May Allah bless you with health and happiness Aameen.
Ayaz Bhai thank you for everything for us. There is no replacement as you.
Good luck sir in your next venture.
Ayaz bhai is an amazing Individual who has helped countless students including me both during study and afterwards. Thank you Sir for your contribution.
Ayaz Bhai has been an extraordinary service provider to the students of IBA. His fatherly nature and level of involvement in work has made students feel free to concentrate more on studies and the rest was handled by Ayaz Bhai. I respect him a lot and wish him great future in life!!!
MashaAllah may you have a peaceful retirement time after all your gloriouss services to IBA.
You are helpful person for all the students.
ALLAH bless you