Atif Javed
About Atif Javed
Atif Javed is the Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Head of Product at Tarjimly, a platform that connects bilingual volunteers with refugees for real-time translation services. He has a diverse background in product management and design, with previous roles at companies such as Apple, Meta, and Tesla, and has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for his contributions to technology and humanitarian efforts.
Work at Tarjimly
Atif Javed serves as the Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Head of Product at Tarjimly, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, Tarjimly has developed a mobile application that connects bilingual volunteers with refugees, providing real-time translation services. The organization aims to enhance language access for over 35 million refugees globally, aligning its mission with humanitarian efforts. Tarjimly has received recognition and backing from notable organizations, including the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation and the Elevate Prize.
Education and Expertise
Atif Javed earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science & Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also participated in the Y Combinator program in 2018, focusing on Entrepreneurship. Additionally, he completed the HBX Credentials of Readiness (CORe) program at Harvard Business School Online in 2014, which covered Economics for Managers, Business Analytics, and Financial Accounting. He has been studying at Stanford Continuing Studies since 2016.
Professional Background
Atif Javed has a diverse professional background in product management and design. He has held various roles, including Senior Product Manager at Meta from 2020 to 2023 and Senior Product Manager at Coinbase in 2023. His previous experiences include positions at Apple, MIT, Tesla Motors, and Oracle, where he contributed to product design, data management, and business strategy. He also interned at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, gaining experience in mechanical systems programming.
Achievements and Recognition
Atif Javed has received multiple accolades for his contributions to technology and humanitarian efforts. He was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and received the SVBJ’s 40 Under 40 award. He has also been awarded fellowships from Echoing Green and the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, which support innovative social entrepreneurship. Additionally, he received the MIT Martin Luther King Jr. Service Award, highlighting his commitment to community service and social impact.
Media Features and Impact
Tarjimly, under Atif Javed's leadership, has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, TechCrunch, Mashable, and Financial Times. These features highlight the organization's mission and the impact it has made in providing language access to refugees. The development of the Tarjimly mobile app has been pivotal in connecting volunteers with those in need, showcasing the significant role of technology in humanitarian efforts.