#244 Learn how Zaheer is working with NASA to revolutionize space research

<p>In this podcast, I talk about innovation and technology with Zaheer Ali.</p><br><p>Zaheer is a world-renowned innovator and leader who currently works for <strong>NASA's SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy)</strong> as the Manager of Safety and Mission Assurance. SOFIA is an advanced telescope mounted into a modified 747 Boeing Aircraft, which flies to <strong>45,000 ft</strong>. to do Infrared Astronomy.</p><br><p>Zaheer is also a celebrated TEDx Speaker and thought leader in management and technology practices. With over<strong> $500M </strong>in captured contracts, he has worked with the <strong>U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, DARPA</strong>, and other agencies.</p><p>Zaheer has been working in Universities Space Research Association <strong>(USRA) </strong>for the last ten years. Amidst the&nbsp; COVID-19 pandemic, he led USRA SOFIA back to work in close collaboration with NASA and international partners – <strong>making them the first suborbital program to return to operations and deploy internationally.</strong></p><br><p>Zaheer is also the co-founder of the National Centre for Nuclear Security, worked as a principal investigator, and held a short director's position at the laboratory for laser energetics of the University of Rochester. His list of achievements keeps going on as he is also consulted as a micro/nanodevice (MEMS) engineer.</p><br><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Linkedin: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaali/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaali/</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><strong>★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>About to start a business and needs guidance,&nbsp;</li><li>Already running a business and wants to scale faster,&nbsp;</li><li>Not satisfied with your current job and want to change your career,&nbsp;</li><li>Very much satisfied with your professional career but want to stop working for others and