Boutique AI Strategy & Risk Advisory · Dallas, Texas

Adopt AI with
Confidence, Clarity & Control

Helping executives and federal leaders adopt AI with vendor-neutral discipline, military-grade rigor, and zero tolerance for wasted budget.

"Every dollar spent on AI before this session is a gamble. Every dollar after is a decision."
2015
Founded
TS
Gov't Clearance
129
Podcast Episodes
DOD
CENTCOM · AMC
SAM.gov Registered UEI: TB4NVKFNHKZ4
CAGE Code 90SD8
Government Vendor Since 2015 · Multiple Contracts
Client Coverage Federal · State · University · Commercial · Private
Featured Experts
Curated Advisory Panel
Bobby Robinson
Bobby Robinson

Smithsonian Institute
Former J6 at the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC)
Strategic Leader

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Michael Galarnyk
Michael Galarnyk

AI ML Ph.D. @ Georgia Tech
Dell Pro Precision Ambassador

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Asif Haider
Asif Haider

AI Strategy & Risk Advisor
Founder, SARZAD USA

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AI Strategy & Risk Advisory Since 2015 Serving Clients Nationwide
Our Flagship Program

MASTER MIND
AI Decision Intelligence for Executives

A vendor-neutral, bias-free, full-day AI Decision Intelligence session structured around a working breakfast and lunch. No slides. No vendor pitch. Just a closed business session that compresses months of costly misalignment, wrong vendor selections, and wasted AI budget into one high-impact day.

"We move leadership teams from Knowing AI to Doing with AI to Optimizing AI through Working with AI."

Stage 1
Knowing AI - Understanding the landscape, separating signal from noise
Stage 2
Doing with AI - Making confident, defensible vendor and strategy decisions
Stage 3
Optimizing AI - Measuring outcomes, reducing waste, scaling what works
Investment per Seat
MASTER MIND
Full-Day AI Decision Intelligence Session
Working Breakfast & Lunch Included
$2,500

Per executive seat · Vendor-neutral · Bias-free

  • No slides. No vendor pitch. Closed business session.
  • Vendor-neutral analysis of your specific AI landscape
  • Custom AI readiness & risk framework for your org
  • Strategic AI roadmap with prioritized action steps
  • Pre-session executive intake & discovery call
  • Post-session report, playbook & follow-up advisory
  • Access to SMART AI Community insights library
  • AI governance & responsible rollout guidance
Every dollar spent on AI before this session is a gamble. Every dollar after is a decision.
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Core Competencies

Deep Expertise.
Zero Vendor Bias.

Enterprise AI Strategy

AI adoption roadmaps, governance frameworks, and decision intelligence for enterprise & federal clients

AI Risk & Auditing

Algorithm auditing, bias detection, AI red teaming, and responsible AI deployment assessments

Data Fabric & AWS Glue

Unified data architecture, ETL pipelines, AWS Glue, and enterprise data integration strategies

Manufacturing Intelligence

SAP MII, Complex Assembly Manufacturing (CAMS), production planning, and quality management

AI Literacy & Training

Executive AI education, workforce AI readiness, and AI awareness programs for non-technical teams

Cybersecurity & SD-WAN

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner, Security+, ethical hacking, and network security architecture

ERP & Digital Transformation

SAP BW/BO, enterprise ERP integration, digital transformation strategy, and process optimization

DOD & Federal Advisory

Top Secret clearance, CENTCOM & AMC experience, government AI policy and responsible rollout guidance

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Where Executives Come
to Understand AI

The AyAyAyAI Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. AI
Community

on YouTube
129 Episodes

Since 2021, Asif has hosted AyAyAyAI, exploring artificial intelligence for executive SMEs and business leaders. 100+ episodes, 80+ subject matter expert interviews spanning data science, cybersecurity, healthcare AI, defense tech, executive leadership, and many more.

129Episodes
80+SME Interviews
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Community Leadership

Chapter Representative,
Dallas PIE&AI

Dallas PIE&AI

Chapter Representative – Dallas, Texas. Asif serves as the official Dallas PIE&AI representative, part of the global AI education initiative founded by Andrew Ng.

AyAyAyAI Podcast

Podcast host since 2021. 129 episodes featuring AI experts across data science, cybersecurity, healthcare AI, defense technology, and executive leadership.

Chapter Representative · Dallas, Texas

Dallas PIE&AI

PIE&AI Dallas

Asif serves as the official Chapter Representative for Dallas PIE&AI, an initiative by DeepLearning.AI, the global AI education platform founded by Andrew Ng. PIE&AI brings together AI practitioners, business leaders, and researchers to share knowledge, build skills, and drive real-world AI impact.

InitiativePIE&AI by DeepLearning.AI
Founded byAndrew Ng · Co-founder of Coursera
PlatformCoursera · Millions trained globally
ChapterDallas, Texas
FocusPractical AI for business leaders
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Podcast Host · Since 2021

AyAyAyAI Podcast

Asif hosts the AyAyAyAI Podcast: 129 episodes exploring AI for executive SMEs, veteran career transitions, and business leaders. 80+ subject matter expert interviews spanning data science, cybersecurity, healthcare AI, defense tech, and executive leadership.

Episodes129 and counting
Guests80+ SME interviews
ChannelSMART AI Community on YouTube
FocusAI for veterans & executives
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Why SARZAD USA

The Advisor Who Has
Operated at Every Level

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Military-Grade Decision Discipline

10 years as a U.S. Air Force veteran, deployed across the UK, Iraq, Korea, Hawaii, Colorado, and Afghanistan. High-stakes, low-error, mission-first frameworks applied to your AI strategy.

02
🔐

Verified DOD & Federal Pedigree

Active Top Secret Clearance. DOD, CENTCOM, and AMC experience. Decade-long government contracting career. Strategic AI advisor to federal agencies on responsible and ethical AI rollout.

03
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Vendor-Neutral & Bias-Free

No commissions. No preferred platforms. No hidden agendas. SARZAD USA serves only your organization's interests - pure advisory grounded in your specific mission and objectives.

04
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Advanced Security Practitioner

Applied cybersecurity leadership across enterprise and federal AI environments. Security architecture, risk analysis, and AI system hardening aligned to mission outcomes.

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129 Episodes of AI Education

Host of the AyAyAyAI podcast since 2021 - 129 episodes, 80+ SME interviews, global audience. Chapter Representative for Dallas PIE&AI by DeepLearning.AI. Deeply embedded in the AI ecosystem.

06
🏛️

SDVOSB - Service Before Self

Federally certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Serving clients nationwide. Every engagement reflects the military ethos of mission-first, people-always.

The Advisor

Asif Haider
Strategist. Veteran. AI Practitioner.

Asif Haider - SARZAD USA
◆ SDVOSB · Dallas, Texas
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U.S. Air Force

10 years active duty with deployments across the UK, Iraq, Korea, Pacific Command, Space Command, and Afghanistan. Managed, mentored, and rated personnel. Served as liaison, command support staff, and strategic advisor across DOD, CENTCOM, and AMC. Active Top Secret Clearance maintained.

Top Secret Clearance
U.S. Air Force Veteran

Columbia University · MSc Negotiations & Conflict Resolution

Master of Science from Columbia University (2019). Negotiation strategy and conflict resolution - critical disciplines for guiding executives through competing vendor claims, AI adoption challenges, and cross-functional alignment. Harvard Kennedy Law PoN certified.

Columbia MSc 2019Harvard PoN Certified

SARZAD USA · AI Strategy & Risk Advisory (2015 - Present)

Corp-to-Corp Supply Chain & Data Intelligence advisory spanning SAP MII, manufacturing process optimization, AI/ML model development, algorithm auditing, blockchain security, CRM systems, and AWS Glue ETL architecture. Delivered up to 30% operational efficiency improvements across enterprise and federal clients.

Enterprise presence spanning Verizon, AT&T, Nvidia, Cisco, and federal agencies.

SAP NS2 Certified
AWS Cloud Practitioner
SecurityAI+ Co-Author

AxeGen AI · Cybersecurity & AI Innovation

Founder of AxeGen AI - AI/ML model auditing, MLOps, AI red teaming, bias-free AI research, and computer vision innovation.

Security+
Ethical Hacker
Credentials & Clearances

Verified Expertise
Across Every Layer

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Active Top Secret Clearance

U.S. Government - 2019

🌐

Hyperfabric AI Network Fabric SME

GPU fabric architecture & AI data center infrastructure

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CompTIA DataSys+ Contributor

Data systems & AI certification

☁️

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

🛡️

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner

AI security subject matter expertise

🔐

CompTIA Security+ (8570 IAT)

DoD-approved baseline certification

📈

SAP NS2 Certified Consultant

NetWeaver BW / BO / Universe

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Harvard Kennedy Law PoN

Program on Negotiation Certified

Our Approach

A Disciplined Path
From Decision to Execution

Five phases adapted from enterprise delivery and military operations planning, ensuring every engagement produces actionable, defensible, measurable outcomes.

1
Discovery & Evaluation
Pre-session intake, goal alignment, and current-state AI landscape mapping for your organization.
2
Strategic Planning
Define objectives, success metrics, and decision criteria tailored to your industry and risk tolerance.
3
Analysis & Preparation
Vendor-neutral AI landscape review, algorithm audit, risk analysis, and resource assessment.
4
Collaborative Refinement
Live executive session - real decisions, real trade-offs, real consensus building across your leadership.
5
Implementation & Support
Prioritized AI roadmap, post-session playbook, and ongoing advisory support as you execute.
Revenue-Share Partner Program

Earn by Connecting
Leaders to Intelligence

Chamber executives, association leaders, hotel sales teams, and corporate advisors earn $7,000 per MASTER MIND session they organize. White-label options available for organizations that want to deliver sessions under their own brand.

Become a Partner
$7K
Per Session

Organizing Partner Earnings

Earn $7,000 for every executive MASTER MIND session you organize. Your network, your venue - our content and facilitation.

Scalable

Repeatable Revenue Model

Host multiple sessions per year across your network. No exclusivity requirements. Pure upside for every executive gathering you facilitate.

0
Overhead

Turnkey Delivery

We supply all content, materials, and facilitation. You focus on bringing the right leaders to the room.

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Ready to Adopt AI with
Confidence, Clarity & Control?

Reserve your seat in the MASTER MIND program, or reach out to explore partnership opportunities. Serving executives, federal agencies, and enterprises nationwide.

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