Alumni Profiles


Jannat Imtiaz

Organization Information

Octet Solutions, affiliated with MyRestaurants Canada, is a multi-vertical company operating in SaaS, restaurant management, and tech education. Our ecosystem includes a software house, a restaurant operations network, and a training institute. We develop enterprise-grade tools like OneVision (an all-in-one business and employee management system) and eFone (a global VoIP platform). We provide backend and frontend restaurant services—including HR, finance, task management, learning systems, and telecommunications—to streamline operations, enhance compliance, and drive growth. Our educational division offers in-demand tech courses, fostering job-ready talent across Pakistan. Operations span both Canada and Pakistan with cross-functional, bilingual teams.

Describe the work that you do in your role

As a Board Member at Octet Solutions and MyRestaurants, I play a multi-dimensional leadership role, bridging strategy, operations, and scientific best practices across both the tech and restaurant industries.

At Octet Solutions, I contribute to:

Strategic planning and organizational direction that drives innovation across our software house and tech education verticals.

Policy development, designing the company’s core operational procedures and HR frameworks.

Inter-organizational relationship management, ensuring alignment between our Canadian and Pakistani entities and external alliances.

Overseeing cross-border team coordination, ensuring all departments are unified in vision, accountability, and execution.

At MyRestaurants, I apply my biotechnology background to:

Design training modules and SOPs covering food safety, hygiene, recipe compliance, and quality assurance—ensuring all restaurants meet and exceed regulatory expectations.

Lead company-wide audits, inspections, and staff training programs, empowering teams with practical knowledge to uphold safety and service standards.

Translate complex scientific guidelines into actionable workflows, resulting in reduced operational risk and improved team performance.

Collaborate with leadership to enforce food handling protocols, elevating operational hygiene across all locations.

Across both companies, I maintain a high standard of professional communication in English, regularly leading initiatives that influence company culture, efficiency, and strategic direction. My role is a blend of governance, innovation, and impact—driven by data, purpose, and people.

Indicate previous experience and/or areas of career proficiency/achievenments

I have demonstrated exceptional career growth, earning three promotions within a single year at Octet Solutions—progressing from Training Coordinator to HR Assistant, then Head of HR, and now serving as a Board Member across both Octet Solutions and MyRestaurants.

My core proficiencies and achievements include:

Strategic Policy Development: Spearheaded the creation and enforcement of HR, operational, and training policies that elevated internal compliance and accountability.

Cross-Border Operational Leadership: Effectively coordinated strategic initiatives between teams in Canada and Pakistan, aligning processes with long-term business goals.

Food Safety & Compliance Innovation: Translated my biotechnology expertise into practical hygiene, food handling, and safety protocols implemented across multiple restaurant units.

Training Program Design: Developed and rolled out company-wide training modules and inspection frameworks, improving audit scores and employee readiness.

Organizational Process Building: Established structured documentation systems, onboarding flows, and performance tracking tools, enhancing both tech and restaurant workflows.

Professional Communication Excellence: Maintained high-level English communication across all departments, enabling clear, cross-functional collaboration.

I accelerated career trajectory and impact-driven work have positioned her as a trusted leader shaping policy, quality, and operational excellence across multiple sectors.

Describe your success in your professional life and achievements

Over the course of my leadership at Octet Solutions, MyRestaurants, and affiliated ventures, I have consistently driven high-level results across operations, branding, HR, compliance, and tech innovation. My contributions span industries and countries, and have played a key role in scaling the organization’s footprint, structure, and revenue.

Scaled Operations Across 20+ Restaurants: Played a central role in operational oversight and compliance management across 20+ restaurant locations in Canada, including brands like Osmow’s and the new in-house venture, Lazzat. Ensured store-level teams align with brand, training, and financial expectations.

Led Launch of New Business Ventures: Contributed to branding, hiring, and system foundations for Lazzat and am currently involved in operational planning and backend development for The LashGod Project, a growing beauty & retail concept.

Company-Wide Implementation of OneVision (SaaS): Oversaw testing and rollout of OneVision.io, an employee and business management system used by over 300+ frontend and backend employees. Built the company’s custom LMS (Learning Management System), enabling centralized training, tracking, and feedback.

Built Corporate Environment from Ground Up: Transitioned Octet Solutions from a loosely structured, remote team to a full corporate environment, setting up its first physical office, hiring systems, operational workflows, and in-office routines in Pakistan.

Established 8+ Functional Departments: Defined the structure and framework of over 8 departments, including HR, Finance, Projects, Compliance, Training, Marketing, Surveillance, and QA. Created job descriptions for every role, ensuring clarity, accountability, and career paths.

Policy Development & Enforcement: Designed and enforced company-wide SOPs, covering employee onboarding, payroll, task management, inspections, scheduling, and escalation procedures—creating transparency and organizational discipline across diverse teams.

Octet Institute – Brand Building & Event Partnerships: Launched marketing and event strategies for the Octet Solutions Institute, including local partnerships, branding workshops, student outreach campaigns, and discounted enrollment events—resulting in strong community engagement and early student success.

Revenue & Strategic Impact: Helped scale companies with multi-million dollar annual revenue, optimizing internal workflows, cutting inefficiencies, and helping each department contribute to profitability and growth.

My work is centered around building systems from scratch, aligning teams with a shared vision, and implementing practical tools and policies that turn ideas into scalable, sustainable operations.

Write your activities and achievement if you were member of any club or society in UMT?

During my studies at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), I actively participated in student societies and extracurricular activities, contributing meaningfully to both academic and creative communities.

Served as an Executive Member of the English Union Club, where I organized and promoted academic initiatives such as free IELTS & GRE mock tests, in collaboration with D' Educationist Pvt. Ltd. and UMT’s OCLP department.

Held the role of Head of Décor, leading the design and execution of visual themes for campus events. I managed vendors, budgets, and logistics while guiding a creative team to deliver high-quality event aesthetics.

Represented Octet Solutions at the 11th UMT Career Fair, where I negotiated and secured a strategic partnership with the university and received recognition for corporate branding and youth engagement.

Volunteered in academic expos and student skill-building events, including mock interviews and IELTS speaking sessions, improving my public speaking, planning, and event management capabilities.

Won awards in multiple university-level painting and art competitions, including the Jashn-e-Pakistan Art Competition at UMT and external events hosted by FAST, PU, and Ameer-ud-Din Medical College—recognizing my creative excellence and passion for visual storytelling.

These experiences enriched my academic journey, developed my leadership and creative skills, and set the foundation for my success in professional roles.

What do you remember about your time in ILM / IMT /UMT?

What I remember most about my time at UMT isn’t just the lectures or grades—it’s the people and the journey.
I remember the friends who became my support system, how we stood together during our weakest moments, and the countless evenings spent studying and building projects in the IPC Lab until 9:30 PM. We didn’t just complete assignments—we built dreams. From attending university events to pulling each other through stressful weeks, those were some of the most meaningful years of my life.

I was also deeply blessed to learn from two incredible educators—Dr. Zaheer Hussain Shah, Head of the Physics Department, and Sir Shah Muhammad Haroon, my Chemistry professor. Their teaching, humility, and unwavering belief in their students shaped not just my academic journey but also my personality.

They believed in us when we didn’t believe in ourselves. And today, as I reflect on how far I’ve come, I often get emotional. I don’t know if they remember me, but I remember them—with gratitude and pride.
To both of you, I made it. And your mentorship is a big reason why.