Our Executive Team
BQE's leadership team is made up of innovative, seasoned professionals who have also walked a mile in their customers' shoes
Shafat Qazi
CEO and Founder
Shafat founded BQE in 1995 to simplify the lives of millions of service professionals. An engineer by trade, he was acutely aware of the pain professional service firms endure when it comes to billing, accounting, time tracking, and project management. He created the original BillQuick in his garage. Two decades later, as he oversees a global enterprise, Shafat has never forgotten his roots and BQE remains at the vanguard of customer-driven innovation. He holds a master's in structural engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Technology (NIT). When he's not working on a new invention, he enjoys flying planes and traveling. So far, he's visited 51 countries and plans to visit at least 50 more.
Steven Burns, FAIA
Chief Creative Officer
Steve is a licensed architect and a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. He sold his architectural firm in 2007 to work full-time on the startup he launched to create ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice, and then brought his expertise to BQE Software. He earned his master of architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and his bachelor of fine arts from Syracuse University. His passions include ultra-endurance cycling (he's ridden as far as 522 miles without stopping) and working with Los Angeles Social Venture Partners to help innovative non-profits change the landscape for social justice.
Rueen Andrabi
Chief Operations Officer
Rueen originally joined BQE in Los Angeles as a software programmer in 2001 and now she manages day-to-day operations for Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, and Administration. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Sophia College, Mumbai and holds the following certifications: PHR (Professional in Human Resources), PMP (Project Management Professional), and SHRM-SCP (Society of Human Resources-Senior Certified Professional). Originally from Bombay, India, she is passionate about hiking, swimming, and most of all travel.
Setareh Motamedi
Vice President, Marketing
With over 10 years of sales and marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies specializing in product management and demand generation and developing top tier teams, Setareh leads BQE Marketing focusing on strategy, demand generation, and branding through a multi-channel integrated approach. She oversees creation, implementation and execution of all marketing functions that align with BQE business goals. Her marketing philosophy rests leading with a customer-centric approach first, and she is a certified PMM, and ABM strategist. Setareh holds a B.A and Masters in Communication Management from USC. When not working, she is passionate about traveling, being outdoors golfing, and staying abreast on technology trends.
Irfan Qazi
Vice President, Customer Services and Support
With almost 20 years of customer service experience, Irfan works tirelessly towards one goal: customer satisfaction. Irfan joined BQE in 2000 and under his leadership the company expanded customer service globally. He is passionate about what he does and takes pride in his work. Prior to earning a B.S. in management information systems, Irfan was an automotive engineer and worked as an appraiser for GMAC. Outside of work, he loves travelling - especially camping in Yosemite National Park where he can temporarily disconnect from technology and recharge.
Mark Khurshid
Vice President, Training and Consulting
Mark specializes in onboarding customers to BQE products, providing them with customized solutions, and ensuring they have a great customer experience during training. He has a background in project management and programming, including proficiency in Java, C#, WPF, API, and other languages. He joined the company in 2003 and holds a bachelor's of electronics and communications. Mark is a Sun Certified Java programmer and an expert graphic designer. When he isn't working on customer implementations, he enjoys reading fiction and spending time with his beautiful wife and three sons.
Aumil Manzoor Mian
Vice President, Research and Development
Aumil is responsible for product research and development. He oversees the design and development of products and also strives to use the latest cutting-edge technology. He has expertise in cloud-based solutions, SaaS architecture, and software engineering. He joined BQE in 1999 and prior to that taught computer science and programming to university students, attorneys, doctors, and children. Aumil received a bachelor's in computer science from Bangalore University and has been involved in every BQE product release since BillQuick 3.0 in 1999. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, continuing to learn about technology, humanity, and traveling.
Ikhlaq Bhat
Director of Sales
Ikhlaq manages and mentors BQE's worldwide sales organization. He joined the company in 2004 and prior to being the director of sales, he was responsible for managing all of BQE's marketing functions - from brand awareness to lead generation to customer acquisition and retention. Ikhlaq holds an MBA and a bachelor's in mathematics. When he's not obsessing over analytics and finding new ways to help BQE succeed, he enjoys playing sports of all kinds. Without fail, you'll find him out on the cricket field every weekend.
Bob Wolff
Channel Manager
Bob joined BQE in 2004 and has a background in sales, reseller channel development and management, product marketing, strategic management, and management coaching and consulting. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting and did postgraduate work in entrepreneurship and small business. Outside of work, his main hobby is writing science fiction. He also works with his wife to restore and refurbish antique furniture, and he enjoys playing with his dog.