Abroad HandyAbroad HandyThe visionaries behind Abroad Handy, combining academic excellence and technological innovation
Ali is a Master in Public Policy candidate at Harvard Kennedy School, specializing in data and research methods applied to economic policy, foreign direct investment, and trade disputes.
His work at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government involves analyzing over 300 investor–state arbitration cases across Latin America, applying time series and panel regressions to quantify legal and economic risks, and creating R-based visualizations for academic publication.
He brings experience from the International Organization for Migration, where he optimized operational performance, and from portfolio management, where he achieved an average annual return of 35% through strategic investments in REITs, energy stocks, and bitcoin mining.
With a strong academic foundation in econometrics from DePauw University and international exposure at the University of Oxford, Ali combines rigorous quantitative skills with a global perspective.
Outside of work, he is a former Junior National Champion golfer who has represented Pakistan in multiple international championships.
Robson is an MBA candidate in Management Science at Boston University Questrom School of Business and an experienced technology leader with over eight years in full-stack web and mobile development.
He has led high-impact projects for global brands, including Mitsubishi Motors, Mercedes-Benz, and Banco PAN, building scalable architectures and integrating strategic systems that now process millions of dollars monthly.
At Mobiauto, he coordinated a 12-member development team, driving millions of monthly page views and enhancing SEO performance. At Nearsure, he engineered web architectures that improved system efficiency by 15% for major clients, while advising on technology adoption strategies.
His expertise spans JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, SQL, PHP, and cloud-based solutions, complemented by a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and align technology with business goals.
Passionate about innovation and continuous learning, Robson thrives in dynamic environments, blending technical mastery with strategic vision to deliver impactful digital solutions.
Together, Ali and Robson bring a unique combination of academic rigor, international experience, and technological expertise to create a platform that truly bridges the gap between aspiring students and world-class mentors. Their diverse backgrounds in policy analysis, technology, and global education enable them to build solutions that address real challenges in international education access.
With backgrounds from Harvard Kennedy School and Boston University, our founders understand the value of quality education and the challenges students face in accessing top-tier institutions.
Combining years of technology leadership with modern development practices, we're building a platform that's both powerful and user-friendly for students and mentors worldwide.
