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Qazi was born in [[Kashmir]] and later relocated to [[New York City|New York]] in 1986.<ref name=”:0″ /> Qazi had his schooling done from [[Burn Hall School|Burn Hall]] and later obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the [[National Institutes of Technology (India)|National Institute of Technology]] in [[India]].<ref name=”:22″ /> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Shafat Qazi: The Kashmiri techie who built a global firm |url=https://www.globalindian.com/story/cover-story/shafat-qazi-the-kashmiri-techie-who-built-a-global-firm/ |access-date=2025-09-09 |website=The Global Indian |language=en-US}}</ref> He later pursued a master’s degree in structural engineering from the [[State University of New York]] at [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]].<ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Bismah |date=2018-12-12 |title=Meet Shafat Qazi: The Kashmiri engineer who features among top 50 CEOs in USA |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/meet-shafat-qazi-kashmiri-engineer-who-features-among-top-50-ceos-usa-787786 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref> While at [[University at Buffalo|SUNY Buffalo]], Qazi developed a medical billing software for his personal doctor, eventually leading him to venture into the software development industry.<ref name=”:1″ /> His father retired as the principal of the [[Amar Singh College]] in [[Srinagar]].<ref name=”:22″ /> |
Qazi was born in [[Kashmir]] and later relocated to [[New York City|New York]] in 1986.<ref name=”:0″ /> Qazi had his schooling done from [[Burn Hall School|Burn Hall]] and later obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the [[National Institutes of Technology (India)|National Institute of Technology]] in [[India]].<ref name=”:22″ /> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Shafat Qazi: The Kashmiri techie who built a global firm |url=https://www.globalindian.com/story/cover-story/shafat-qazi-the-kashmiri-techie-who-built-a-global-firm/ |access-date=2025-09-09 |website=The Global Indian |language=en-US}}</ref> He later pursued a master’s degree in structural engineering from the [[State University of New York]] at [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]].<ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Bismah |date=2018-12-12 |title=Meet Shafat Qazi: The Kashmiri engineer who features among top 50 CEOs in USA |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/meet-shafat-qazi-kashmiri-engineer-who-features-among-top-50-ceos-usa-787786 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref> While at [[University at Buffalo|SUNY Buffalo]], Qazi developed a medical billing software for his personal doctor, eventually leading him to venture into the software development industry.<ref name=”:1″ /> His father retired as the principal of the [[Amar Singh College]] in [[Srinagar]].<ref name=”:22″ /> |
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Kashmiri film producer
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Shafat Qazi |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Master’s in Structural Engineering Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Technology State University of New York |
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| Board member of | BQE Software Inc. Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Chair, Structural Engineers Association Computer Applications Committee |
Shafat Qazi is a Kashmiri-American entrepreneur and film producer. He is the Founder and former CEO of BQE Software,[1][2] a cloud-based project management and accounting software company. In 2018, he was listed among the top 50 CEOs by USA Today.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
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Qazi was born in Kashmir, India and later relocated to New York in 1986.[3] Qazi had his schooling done from Burn Hall and later obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the National Institute of Technology in India.[6] [7] He later pursued a master’s degree in structural engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.[8] While at SUNY Buffalo, Qazi developed a medical billing software for his personal doctor, eventually leading him to venture into the software development industry.[5] His father retired as the principal of the Amar Singh College in Srinagar.[6]
After completing his education, Qazi moved to Los Angeles in 1988 to pursue his career in engineering. He joined David C. Breiholz, Inc., an engineering company, and later became a partner in the firm. The firm was subsequently renamed Breiholz Qazi Engineering.[3][6] During this time, Qazi also served as the chairman of the Structural Engineers Association Computer Applications Committee and a board member of the association.[6] In 1995, Qazi sold his shares at Breiholz Qasi Engineering and co-founded BQE Software with his partner, David Breiholz. BQE Software initially developed BillQuick, a project management and billing software.[6][8] By 1998, Qazi left his engineering firm to focus full-time on BillQuick and his company. As the company expanded, it ventured into accounting, resource planning, and business intelligence.[5] In 2009, BQE Software acquired another software company, OrangeLoft LLC. In 2012, BQE Software launched its product, BQE Core.[6][5]
Apart from his involvement in software, Qazi has also ventured into the music industry. He created a music brand called IBM with singers Mohammed Irfan, Bilal, and Mehmeet Syed. He supported the band in organizing music concerts worldwide.[3]
Qazi has also been involved in the independent film industry. He produced Songs of Paradise, a feature film inspired by the songs of Raj Begum and narrates the story of a Kashmiri woman who faced the barriers of societal norms in the late 1940s, particularly regarding the acceptability of women singing publicly in Kashmir and neighboring cities.[9]
