Meet Ahmed
I'm Ahmed Zaki, a Burlington resident, technology professional, and first-time candidate for elected office.
I've lived in Burlington for nine years and bring more than 15 years of experience in IT consulting, leadership, client service and problem-solving.
Throughout my career, I've worked with organizations and teams to understand complex challenges, improve services and deliver measurable results. I also contribute to a Halton-based nonprofit focused on workforce development and employment readiness, giving me another perspective on the skills people need to succeed in today's changing economy.
I'm running to bring an independent, thoughtful and results-focused perspective to the HDSB board table.
How my experience can help
Trustees do not manage classrooms or day-to-day school operations. They do need to ask strong governance questions, understand evidence, and keep board decisions focused on students.
- Bring a technology and leadership perspective to questions about AI, digital tools, student privacy, cybersecurity and public spending.
- Use data and evidence to understand complex challenges before recommending solutions.
- Ask clear questions about costs, outcomes, risks and whether a decision will improve student success.
- Respect educators' expertise while contributing governance, stakeholder-management and problem-solving experience.
What I bring to the board
I don't claim to know more about teaching than teachers. I respect their expertise. What I bring is a complementary perspective: leadership, technology, stakeholder management, problem-solving and a strong focus on accountability and measurable results.
Leadership. Accountability. A New Perspective.