Afash Mahammad Shaik – Top Management Profile

Afash Mahammad Shaik

Founder & Chief Operating Officer — BRIO Elevators & Claro Windows & Doors

COO R&D Lead
Afash Mahammad Shaik

Afash Mahammad Shaik

Founder & Chief Operating Officer
1. Full Name & Designation

Afash Mahammad Shaik – Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Brio Elevators & Claro Windows and Doors.

2. Executive Summary

Afash is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and operational strategist with a combination of engineering, financial, and leadership skills. With over a decade of experience across manufacturing, stock markets, edtech, and premium home solutions, he has played a critical role in shaping Brio’s product portfolio, innovation roadmap, and backend execution. From NASA-grade college projects to CXO-level sales, Afash is known for his clarity, agility, and obsession with detail.

3. Current Role & Key Responsibilities
  • Leads R&D, technical innovation, and product development
  • Manages sourcing, vendor development, production, and quality control
  • Oversees legal & compliance, procurement, and finance
  • Drives back-end operational efficiency and product launch execution
  • Aligns technical delivery with sales and customer experience
4. Career Journey / Professional Experience
  • Trainee at BSNL, later worked at East India Pvt Ltd (Schneider vendor)
  • SEBI-certified financial advisor at Capital Via – won “Best Debutant”
  • Rose from BDE to Senior Manager at BYJU’S, led Tier 2 city strategy & 22-member team
  • At Elite Elevators, closed several high-value clients
  • Managed strategic real estate sales at iMark Developers – launched Harmony Villa project.
  • Launched Claro Windows & Doors in 2025 with a vision to revolutionize modern architecture through minimalist openings
5. Industry Expertise & Specializations
  • R&D, Engineering & Product Launches
  • Vendor Development & Global Sourcing
  • Financial Strategy (Equities & Advisory)
  • B2B & Institutional Sales
  • Edtech Team Building & Expansion
  • Startup Operations & GTM Strategy
6. Entrepreneurial Impact / Contributions to Brio
  • Launched entire product portfolio including India’s first circular elevator
  • Sourced and built the Canti glide, B300, and Grooved belt models
  • Integrated production with vendor systems and multi-location sourcing
  • Played a central role in balancing cost, speed, and quality during scale-up
7. Educational Background
  • B.Tech (Hons.) in Electronics & Communication Engineering – LPU
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate + Cleared 2 levels of CCNP
  • Participated in NASA Rover Project and designed “Production Gloves” for women
8. Awards & Recognitions
  • “Best Debutant” – Capital Via Global Research
  • “Value Master” & “Volume Master” Awards in stock advisory
  • Top performer in BYJU’S – promoted rapidly through leadership ranks
9. Leadership Philosophy / Quote
"Innovation without execution is imagination. I believe in building things that scale, serve, and solve."
10. Public Presence / Media Mentions

Not publicly listed – prefers operational leadership over public visibility.

11. Personal Values & Driving Beliefs
  • Values clarity, precision, and continuous learning
  • Enjoys solving real-world problems with engineered simplicity
  • Believes in systems thinking and empowering execution teams
12. Vision for the Future
  • To position Brio Elevators as World’s Most Trusted and design-forward luxury elevator brand
  • To position Claro Windows and Doors as a brand which opens hearts of families and frames their dreams