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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |29 August 1993
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Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Entrepreneur
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |2011–present
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Founder of Thames Infotech
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid #aaa;" |'''Awards'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |[https://sheikhasif.com sheikhasif.com]
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid #aaa;" |Nominee of Padma Shri 2022
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'''Sheikh Asif''' (born August 29, 1993) is an Indian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the technology sector. He is the CEO and founder of Thames Infotech, an IT company based in Manchester.
 
'''Sheikh Asif''' (born '''''Mohammad Asif Sheikh''''' - ''August 29, 1993)'' is an Indian [[entrepreneur]] known for his contributions to the technology sector. He is the CEO and founder of '''[[Thames Infotech]]''', an IT company based in [[Manchester]].


== Early life & Education ==
== Early life & Education ==
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=== Thames Infotech ===
=== Thames Infotech ===
In 2014, Asif transitioned into entrepreneurship, establishing Thames Infotech, a  digital agency focusing on innovative technological solutions.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Raja|first=Vidya|date=2021-10-20|title=His First Salary Was Rs 1500; Today This School Dropout Runs a Rs 2.5 Cr Company|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/264247/kashmir-it-entrepreneur-earns-crores-school-dropout-digital-literacy/|access-date=2023-06-15|website=The Better India|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=१५०० रुपये पगारापासून सुरुवात, २८ वर्षीय तरुण आता कमावतोय अडीच कोटी|url=https://www.esakal.com/desh/asif-sheikh-from-kashmir-running-2-crore-50-lakh-turnover-company-bsr95|access-date=2023-06-15|website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper|date=22 October 2021|language=mr-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=GANAIE|first=NAZIR|date=2021-05-24|title=School dropout launches IT company, authors 2 books|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/op-ed/school-dropout-launches-it-company-authors-2-books|access-date=2023-06-22|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en}}</ref>
In 2014, Asif transitioned into entrepreneurship, establishing [[Thames Infotech]], a  digital agency focusing on innovative technological solutions.


=== EZ Finder ===
=== EZ Finder ===
In 2023, Asif expanded his entrepreneurial endeavours with the launch of EZ Finder.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-03-12|title=कश्मीर: पढ़ाई बीच में छोड़ने वाले शेख आसिफ आईटी उद्योग में क्रांति लाने के मिशन पर, गरीब छात्रों को मुफ्त में देते हैं आईटी की शिक्षा {{!}} Journo Mirror|url=https://journomirror.com/kashmir-sheikh-asif-a-dropout-on-a-mission-to-revolutionize-the-it-industry-gives-free-it-education-to-poor-students/|access-date=2023-10-21|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Indiablooms|title=Entrepreneur Sheikh Asif empowers Kashmiri youths through IT education and entrepreneurship {{!}} Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management|url=https://www.indiablooms.com/life-details/TECH/7312/entrepreneur-sheikh-asif-empowers-kashmiri-youths-through-it-education-and-entrepreneurship.html|access-date=2023-10-21|website=Indiablooms.com|language=en}}</ref>
In 2023, Asif expanded his entrepreneurial endeavours with the launch of EZ Finder.


=== Lovely Creation ===
=== Lovely Creation ===
In 2018 Sheikh Asif start a customize gift item company.
In 2018 Sheikh Asif started [[Lovely Creation]] a customize gift item company.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
Asif's contributions to the field have been recognized, earning him a nomination for the Padma Shri award in 2022..<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-07-03|title=India's emerging entrepreneur Sheikh Asif launches free online courses for Nepalis - OnlineKhabar English News|url=https://english.onlinekhabar.com/india-sheikh-asif-free-courses-nepal.html|access-date=2023-06-15|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-06-14|title=India News {{!}} Meet Sheikh Asif: The Visionary Transforming Lives of Kashmiri Youths Through IT|url=https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-meet-sheikh-asif-the-visionary-transforming-lives-of-kashmiri-youths-through-it-5201564.html|access-date=2023-06-15|website=LatestLY|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=BW Online|title=Entrepreneurship Blooms In J-K Post Abrogation Of Article 370|url=http://businessworld.inhttps//www.businessworld.in/article/Entrepreneurship-Blooms-In-J-K-Post-Abrogation-Of-Article-370/09-05-2023-475934|access-date=2023-06-15|website=BW Businessworld|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Padma Shri Nomination List 2022|url=https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-01/2022NominationsPart1_28012022.pdf}}</ref>
Asif is the recipient of the best web designer award (2017 & 2018) by Three Best Rated United Kingdom, and a top web developer award (2019) by Good Firms. He was also nominated for the IIBA 2020 Award, hosted in Bangalore India.


== Books ==
== Books ==


* Digitization in Business<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-07-24|title=From school dropout to entrepreneur: Kashmiri youth's mission to digitise the valley|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/from-school-dropout-to-entrepreneur-kashmiri-youths-mission-to-digitise-the-valley-1129647.html|access-date=2023-06-15|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>
* Digitization in Business


* Start a startup<ref>{{Cite web|title=School dropout Asif Sheikh's UK company has Rs 5 crore turnover|url=https://www.awazthevoice.in/youth-news/school-dropout-asif-sheikh-s-uk-company-has-rs-crore-turnover-18261.html|access-date=2023-06-15|website=www.awazthevoice.in}}</ref>
* Start a startup
== External Links ==


== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/sheiikhaasif Sheikh Asif] {{Instagram}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/sheeikhasif Sheikh Asif]  {{Facebook}}
* [https://www.crunchbase.com/person/sheikh-asif Sheikh Asif]  on {{Crunchbase}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:25, 18 November 2024

Sheikh Asif Premiium Verified Profile
Sheikh Asif
Born 29 August 1993
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Entrepreneur
Years active 2011–present
Known for Founder of Thames Infotech
Awards Nominee of Padma Shri 2022
Website sheikhasif.com

Sheikh Asif (born Mohammad Asif Sheikh - August 29, 1993) is an Indian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the technology sector. He is the CEO and founder of Thames Infotech, an IT company based in Manchester.

Early life & Education[edit | edit source]

Asif was born on August 29, 1993, in Srinagar, India. Despite dropping out of school after the 8th grade, he exhibited a keen interest in technology and pursued learning through practical experiences.

Career[edit | edit source]

Early Days[edit | edit source]

Asif started his professional journey in the telecommunications sector, serving as a senior computer operator and administrator at Airtel India , Vodafone India.

Thames Infotech[edit | edit source]

In 2014, Asif transitioned into entrepreneurship, establishing Thames Infotech, a digital agency focusing on innovative technological solutions.

EZ Finder[edit | edit source]

In 2023, Asif expanded his entrepreneurial endeavours with the launch of EZ Finder.

Lovely Creation[edit | edit source]

In 2018 Sheikh Asif started Lovely Creation a customize gift item company.

Awards[edit | edit source]

Asif is the recipient of the best web designer award (2017 & 2018) by Three Best Rated United Kingdom, and a top web developer award (2019) by Good Firms. He was also nominated for the IIBA 2020 Award, hosted in Bangalore India.

Books[edit | edit source]

  • Digitization in Business
  • Start a startup

External Links[edit | edit source]