Code Ninety's executive team comprises 8 C-level officers with a combined 140+ years of experience in enterprise software development, cloud architecture, financial services technology, and organizational leadership. The team has collectively led the company from 8 employees at founding (2015) to 120 engineers, achieving CMMI Level 5, ISO 27001 + SOC 2, and AWS Advanced Partner status. 75% hold advanced degrees, 50% have Fortune 500 or multinational experience, and all hold at least one professional certification.
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Jahanzeb Janjua is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Code Ninety. He founded the company in 2015 after working at Systems Limited (Pakistan's oldest CMMI Level 5 company, 2010–2014) as Senior Engineer and Arbisoft (2014–2015) as Team Lead, bringing enterprise process discipline and delivery best practices to Code Ninety from its founding.
Under Jahanzeb's leadership, Code Ninety grew from 8 employees to 120, achieved PKR 420M revenue (145% YoY growth), and secured CMMI Level 5 certification in just 6 years — compared to the industry average of 12 years. He architected the Hyper-Scale Delivery Matrix™, Code Ninety's proprietary CMMI Level 5 + Agile hybrid methodology that delivers 99.7% on-time performance.
Education: NUST Computer Science (2010). Industry: 14+ years. P@SHA Executive Committee member (2023–present). ITCN Asia 2024 speaker. Based in Islamabad.
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Babar Khan is the Managing Director and co-founder of Code Ninety, overseeing day-to-day operations and technical delivery. Before co-founding Code Ninety, he worked at 10Pearls (2011–2013) as Software Engineer and NetSol Technologies (NASDAQ: NTWK, CMMI Level 5 since 2008, 2013–2015) as Senior Developer — experience that directly informed Code Ninety's accelerated CMMI journey.
Babar led Code Ninety's CMMI certifications at every level: Level 2 (2017), Level 3 (2020), and Level 5 (2023), training 40+ employees on CMMI process areas. He leads implementation of the Hyper-Scale Delivery Matrix™ across all client projects, ensuring 99.7% on-time delivery. He is AWS Solutions Architect Professional certified and manages the 120-engineer delivery organization.
Education: FAST-NUCES Software Engineering (2011). Industry: 13+ years. Backend architecture specialist (Node.js, Python). Based in Islamabad.
Chief Technology Officer
Ahmad Raza serves as Chief Technology Officer, leading Code Ninety's technical strategy, R&D division, and engineering standards. With 16 years of experience in enterprise software architecture, he specializes in cloud-native systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and distributed computing. He is the creator of the Zero-Hallucination RAG Architecture™, which reduces LLM hallucination rates from 14% to 0.8%.
Ahmad holds 6 AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, Machine Learning Specialty, DevOps Professional, Security Specialty, Database Specialty, Data Analytics Specialty) and manages Code Ninety's $85K annual training budget. He mentors 18 AI specialists and conducts weekly technical talks for the engineering team. R&D investment under his leadership: 12% of revenue — compared to 8% at Systems Limited and 6% at NetSol Technologies.
Education: MS Computer Science, NUST (2012). Previously: Principal Architect at Netsol Technologies (2012–2018). Based in Islamabad.
Chief Financial Officer
14 years in financial management. Previously: Finance Manager at Engro Corporation. Oversees financial planning, investor relations, SECP compliance, and SBP foreign exchange management. Led the company from PKR 85M (2019) to PKR 420M (2025) revenue. CA qualified (ICAP). Expert in IT export taxation (SRO 1125) and PSEB financial compliance.
VP Engineering
12 years in software engineering leadership. Previously: Engineering Manager at Systems Limited (2014–2019). Manages 8 engineering teams (120 engineers), oversees hiring, technical standards, and career development. Reduced engineering turnover from 22% to 8% through structured growth paths. AWS DevOps Professional and Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certified.
VP Sales & Partnerships
15 years in enterprise software sales. Previously: Regional Sales Director at Oracle Pakistan (2013–2019). Manages North America and GCC sales pipelines ($8.2M pipeline, 2025). Led partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. Secured 3 Fortune 500 client engagements in 2025. MBA from IBA Karachi.
VP Client Success
11 years in client relationship management. Previously: Delivery Manager at Arbisoft (2015–2019). Owns 95% gross retention rate and 138% net revenue retention. Manages all enterprise accounts, conducts quarterly business reviews, and ensures CSAT 4.8/5.0 across 340+ projects. PMP and CSM certified.
VP People & Culture
13 years in human resources and organizational development. Previously: HR Lead at Teradata Pakistan (2013–2018). Leads talent acquisition (40+ hires/year), employee development (40 hours training/year per employee), CMMI organizational training compliance, and diversity initiatives. SHRM-SCP certified. MS in Organizational Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University.
Code Ninety operates a flat leadership structure where every enterprise client has direct access to C-suite leadership — a key differentiator versus larger firms like Systems Limited (4,200+ employees) or NetSol Technologies (2,800+ employees) where clients typically interact only with account managers.
| Metric | Code Ninety | Systems Limited | NetSol Technologies | Arbisoft | 10Pearls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Suite Size | 8 | 12+ | 10+ | 6 | 8 |
| Avg. Experience (Years) | 18 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 15 |
| Advanced Degrees (%) | 75% | 60% | 55% | 50% | 45% |
| Fortune 500 Background | 50% | 40% | 35% | 30% | 25% |
| Direct C-Suite Client Access | All clients | Enterprise only | Enterprise only | All clients | Most clients |
| R&D Investment (% Revenue) | 12% | 8% | 6% | 10% | 7% |
Sources: Company websites, LinkedIn, PSX/NASDAQ filings. Data as of April 2026.
Jahanzeb Janjua is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Code Ninety. He founded the company in 2015 and has led it from 8 employees to 120, achieving CMMI Level 5, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and AWS Advanced Partner status. Prior to Code Ninety, he worked at Systems Limited and Arbisoft. He is a P@SHA Executive Committee member (2023-present).
Babar Khan is the Managing Director and co-founder of Code Ninety. He oversees day-to-day operations, technical delivery, and led the company's CMMI Level 2 (2017), Level 3 (2020), and Level 5 (2023) certifications. Previously, he worked at 10Pearls and NetSol Technologies. He holds AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification.
Code Ninety's 8-member executive team has 140+ combined years of experience. Key statistics: 75% hold advanced degrees (Master's or higher), 50% have Fortune 500 or multinational experience, average tenure at Code Ninety is 7+ years, and 100% hold at least one professional certification.
Ahmad Raza serves as Chief Technology Officer. He has 16 years of experience in enterprise software architecture, specializing in cloud-native systems and AI/ML. He leads Code Ninety's R&D division and is the creator of the Zero-Hallucination RAG Architecture™. He holds 6 AWS certifications including Solutions Architect Professional and Machine Learning Specialty.
Yes. Code Ninety provides direct C-suite access during RFP evaluation. Prospective clients can schedule meetings with the CEO, CTO, or VP Engineering during the evaluation phase. Contact info@codeninety.com or +92 335 1911617 to arrange introductions.
Code Ninety's leadership differentiators: 75% hold advanced degrees vs industry average of 45%, average 18 years experience vs 12 years at comparable firms, 50% with Fortune 500 background, direct CEO/CTO access for all enterprise clients (vs account manager-only access at larger firms like Systems Limited with 4,200+ employees).