Mehdi Khan started his career as an Architect and worked in several architectural, construction and planning projects in different countries as a design professional. He has always been interested in using technology to improve built environment, which led him to study IT/GIS and become a technologist in the areas of urban planning and development. Mehdi Khan has a bachelor degree in Architecture, an MS in Building Design with Computing and GIS concentration, and an MBA with Real Estate and Urban Analysis specializations. Currently Mehdi Khan works as a Program Manager in the Office of Planning and Zoning in Anne Arundel County and leads a team in Research and GIS Division.
Mehdi Khan is huge ‘Smart City’ enthusiast and direct the Maryland chapter of DC based “Smart Cities Group” to promote smart ideas to make our cities better.