US diplomat-turned-academician, Dr. Jonathan S. Addleton, underscored the importance of keeping up with technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), despite acknowledging AI’s current limitations, Dr. Addleton, who now serves as the Rector of Forman Christian College (FCCU), emphasized the necessity of adapting to these technologies to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape. During his visit to Devsinc Global Delivery Center. Dr. Addleton’s distinguished career spans over 30 years in the Foreign Service, with a strong focus on development systems in several countries, including Pakistan. His visit to serves as a testament to the growing significance of Pakistan’s IT landscape and its potential to contribute to global technological advancements.
Accompanied by his team, Dr. Addleton visited the state-of-the-art Devsinc Tower, where he was welcomed by Moiz S. Varind, Senior Director of Global, and Maria Sadaf, Lead Strategist. The visit aimed to facilitate discussions on Pakistan’s IT sector and the impact of emerging companies like Devsinc on the global stage.
During the visit, Varind showcased Devsinc’s cutting-edge facilities, and Dr. Addleton’s team engaged in an insightful conversation with Usman Asif, CEO of Devsinc, about the growing importance of entrepreneurial ventures and start-up culture in empowering youth and driving economic growth in Pakistan. Dr. Addleton and his team praised IT center efforts in creating a world-class work environment that competes with global tech giants. The discussions focused on the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in fostering an ecosystem that benefits both local and international stakeholders.
The visit concluded on a positive note, with optimism about potential collaborations that could emerge from this exchange.
