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- Where do you live?
- Binghamton, New York. This is about 200 miles west of New York City
- Your real name? (No pseudonyms, please)
- Ehtisham Siddiqui
- Any fellow Pakistani Alumni living near you?
- Yes, there is another NEDian - Arshad Fasih - who works for IBM
- Your graduation date?
- 1974
- Your major?
- Mechanical Engineering
- What do you do for a living?
- Vice President, Strategic Development, BAE Systems
- Tell us about you:
- I came over to the US in 1974 and attended Syracuse University (also in Upstate New York) and earned a Ph.D in 1979. Subsequently, I joined GE and, then through a series of acquisitions, worked in Martin Marietta, Lockheed Martin and now for BAE Systems. I lead the Strategic Planning and Business Development activities for a business unit within BAE Systems which is located in Binghamton. I am married to Sadia and have three children - Saba, Taha and Zia.
- What are your hobbies?
- I like playing table tennis and racquetball. I also enjoy reading both fictional and non-fictional books
- Your favorite books?
- Tom Clancey thrillers. I also enjoy political books by writers like Bob Woodward
- Favorite Music:
- I don't listen to a lot of music but like most am addicted to the Rafi and Lata songs.
- Favorite TV Shows:
- Everybody loves Raymond and Cheers reruns. I also enjoy Capitol Talk and other news commentary shows on GEO.
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My name is Muhammad Afzal - graduate of NED 1975 badge - passed out in May 1977. I am wondering if you have a contact of Ahesan Suleman - graduate of 1974 - use to be at GE also.
You can recah me at 630-724-7331 (M).
Thanks,
Regards,
M. Afzal
I am looking for my friends Anis Paya, Mohammad Ali, Zahid Ch, and many.
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