Top Skills
Data Engineering
Over a decade of experience in data engineering, focusing on Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI.
Analytics
Worked on major Australian government and enterprise projects in analytics.
Founder
Founder & CEO of Emergi Mentors, an Australian EdTech startup.
Bio
I’m Fassahat Ullah Qureshi, the Founder & CEO of Emergi Mentors, an Australian EdTech startup creating the first scalable mentorship marketplace that connects learners, mentors, universities, and enterprises to build job-ready tech talent.
With over a decade of experience in data engineering, analytics, and cloud technologies, I’ve worked across major Australian government and enterprise projects, focusing on Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI. I’m also a Microsoft Certified Data Engineer and Analytics Professional and currently teach Data Science and Business Analytics at Swinburne University.
I started Emergi Mentors after realizing that many talented people struggle to transition into tech because of a lack of guidance, local experience, and real-world projects. At Emergi Mentors, we solve that problem by pairing learners with industry experts from top companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Suncorp. Together, they work through structured, project-based programs that lead to real jobs.
Our platform also supports SMEs and universities through mentorship seat-packs and upskilling programs, helping Australia bridge its growing digital skills gap. My long-term goal is to make mentorship the default pathway to employability in Australia’s tech ecosystem.
Elevator Pitch
Emergi Mentors is an Australian tech career platform that bridges the gap between learning and employment by combining live training, AI-powered tools, and industry mentors in one ecosystem.
Industry
Technology
Team Size
5-10 employees
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Data Engineering | 95 | Over a decade of experience in data engineering, focusing on Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI. |
| Analytics | 90 | Worked on major Australian government and enterprise projects in analytics. |
| Founder | 90 | Founder & CEO of Emergi Mentors, an Australian EdTech startup. |
| Technology | 90 | Worked across major Australian government and enterprise projects in technology. |
| Cloud Technologies | 90 | Extensive experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure. |
| Mentorship Marketplace | 85 | Created a scalable mentorship marketplace connecting learners, mentors, universities, and enterprises. |
| Strategy | 85 | Developed strategies to make mentorship the default pathway to employability in Australia’s tech ecosystem. |
| Edtech | 85 | Founder of an EdTech startup, Emergi Mentors. |
| Leadership | 85 | CEO of Emergi Mentors, leading a team to bridge the digital skills gap in Australia. |
| Teaching | 80 | Teaches Data Science and Business Analytics at Swinburne University. |
| Project Management | 80 | Managed projects connecting learners with industry experts from top companies. |
Title
Founder & CEO
Position Description
Founder & CEO of Emergi Mentors, an Australian EdTech startup creating a scalable mentorship marketplace.
Accomplishment Notes
Created a platform that connects learners, mentors, universities, and enterprises to build job-ready tech talent.
Title
Data Science Faculty
Position Description
Teaches Data Science and Business Analytics.
Accomplishment Notes
Educated students in data science and business analytics, preparing them for careers in tech.
Title
Department of Education NSW
Position Description
• Utilized PySpark, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Edulake (custom ELT) to design and deliver complex integration and transformation pipelines across medallion zones (drop, landing, raw, data, inf, knowledge). • Curated datasets for analytics and reporting, ensuring quality, lineage, and alignment with governance standards. • Partnered with platform engineering and DevOps teams to integrate notebooks into custom GUI interfaces, streamline CI/CD through Visual Studio 2019 & Azure DevOps, and manage PRs with automated checks. • Built and optimized stored procedures, tables, and views in EDW, providing trusted semantic layers for downstream reporting teams. • Developed Power BI dashboards with DAX, RLS, and advanced data models, enabling secure, role-based insights. • Delivered seamless support for SCOUT and production issues, resolving R1–R3 tickets and driving successful go-live. • Operated in agile sprints with daily stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives—met KPIs and maintained on-time delivery. • Liaised with Business Teams, Testers, Architects, and Solution Infrastructure teams, fostering transparent communication and smooth delivery. • Mentored junior engineers, reviewed PRs, and uplifted coding and documentation standards. • Advocated for modern engineering practices: CI/CD pipelines, IaC, environment management, monitoring/alerting. • Actively contributed to the decommissioning of legacy data flows and transition toward modern Azure data warehouse and Fabric models.
Accomplishment Notes
• Led the development and integration of complex data workflows within a medallion architecture, enhancing data processing efficiency. • Designed and delivered scalable data workflows across medallion layers (drop, landing, raw, curated, inf, knowledge), significantly improving data processing efficiency and governance. • Played a pivotal role in R1, R2, and R3 releases, ensuring all critical issues were resolved ahead of time and each release went live smoothly. • Built strong partnerships with business teams, testers, architects, and DevOps engineers, ensuring clear communication and alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Consistently met and exceeded KPIs in an agile, sprint-driven environment by balancing hands-on engineering with proactive issue management and stakeholder engagement. • Consistently met KPI targets within an agile environment, demonstrating strong project management and technical skills.