I'm Akber Ali, an enthusiastic IT professional. I use Information Technology to solve business automation problems for reducing operational cost, improving efficiency and accountability.

My love for automation and improving business processes never comes to an end. My philosophy in software development is to keep things simple. I use KISS as a guiding principle when faced with a challenging problem.

As I grew and learned more, I realized that it is more important to think strategically rather managing day to day tasks. As a strategic thinker I plan IT solutions that support business's goals. I consider cost, risks, and benefits of the solutions.

I strongly believe the application of information technology can eliminate corruption from the society and improve the quality of life. Countries like Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, are suffering from corruption in daily life. I am not talking about big bang financial corruption by elites or corporations, rather I am referring to corruption in everyday life e.g.,

• Getting a Driving License
• Applying for passport
• Buying a car and transferring a title
• Getting a birth or death certificate
• Getting admission in public colleges and schools

One wonders that why we are unable to apply information technology in the above mentioned area an improve the quality of life of poor people. The answer is very simple - "Apply the KISS principle" - Just implement this idea at the smallest level i.e. for one City only. The problem is that the 3rd word is trying to solve these problem through laws and political bias. Now, this is not the case in developed world. In the developed world there is no such law on the books to get an appointment from Department of Transportation one has to apply on line.

To keep myself updated with technology I visit the following web sites frequently

• Martin Fowler
• Visual Studio Magazine
• MSDN
• Code Magazine