Fox Valley Technical College Board of Trustees
Employer Member | Oshkosh Resident
Smart IS International, Oshkosh
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Javad Ahmad became a member of the Board of Trustees in 2019.
Ahmad is the Chief Operating Officer and President of Smart IS International, an IT consulting firm specializing in a variety of services and industries.
Javad is a seasoned consultant with more than 30 years of experience working with national and local organizations. Prior to Smart IS International, he served in leadership roles at nationally recognized software and consulting organizations. Javad specializes in implementing business and process improvement solutions involving organizational change and large culturally diverse teams.
Javad is actively engaged in the local community and has a passion for supporting growth and enabling progressive change. He had the privilege to serve as the Chairman of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce in 2019. In addition, Javad is a founding member of Amplify Oshkosh, a Board Member of New Digital Alliance, a member of Oshkosh Southwest Rotary, and routinely volunteers with Humanity First USA, an international relief and human development non-profit organization.
Originally from Pakistan, Javad moved to the United States in 1989 and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UW Oshkosh. Javad fell in love with the local community and made Oshkosh his home. He lives in Oshkosh with his wife and two children.