Category 09
Best in Data Engineering
ETL architects, data pipeline builders, analytics engineers, data platform leads who make data reliable, available and actionable.
Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 ← All categories
Who should apply
- Technology professionals demonstrating leadership and innovation in their field.
What judges look for
- Meaningful impact, technical excellence, and leadership potential.
Eligibility
Universal criteria
Experience & leadership
3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.
Innovation & creativity
Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.
Growth & mentorship
Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.
Adaptability & resilience
Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.
Ethics & responsibility
High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.
Candidates
Nominees in Best in Data Engineering
Showing 17 of 17 applicants
Abbas Shahid Baqir
NomineeAbdulwajed Farooqi
🏆 WinnerAisha Rana Anwer
🏆 WinnerAmna Nadeem
⭐ FinalistFarhan Ali
NomineeFarrukh Naseem
🏆 WinnerHafsa Anwar
⭐ FinalistJawwad Ansari
⭐ FinalistMohammad Umaid
NomineeMuhammad atif kamal
NomineeMuhammad Unais Bin Munawar
🏆 WinnerRamsha Noshad
NomineeRohan Kumar
NomineeShahrukh Hussain
🏆 WinnerSyed Ahsan
NomineeTooba Anwer
⭐ FinalistZubair Ali
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Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026
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