Zayne Nair
Product & AI Consultant | Dubai
I help founders, product teams, and enterprises in the UAE define what to build, and how to build it right. With 15+ years across fintech, real estate, and education, I bring the product thinking and AI expertise to turn complex problems into scalable platforms.
Featured contributor at the Institute of Project Management
Available for fractional engagements and advisory.
About Me
I'm Zayne Nair, a Product & AI consultant based in Dubai. With 15+ years of experience, I've led cross-functional teams to build user-centric platforms across real estate, fintech, government, and education. I help founders and enterprises define what to build and how to build it right—blending product thinking and technical depth to deliver outcomes through modern technology.
I thrive in complex systems and fast-paced environments. Whether it's launching a SaaS product, leading agile delivery, or integrating AI into business workflows, I bring clarity to chaos and deliver with precision.
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Core Values
Cut Through the Noise
Complexity is the enemy of execution. I reduce systems, strategies, and solutions down to what actually matters, then build from there.
Build Fast. Fix Smart.
I believe in velocity with intent, shipping quickly to learn, but always with guardrails, feedback loops, and the ability to course-correct.
Keep the System Healthy
Products don't exist in isolation. I think in systems, people, process, platform, and optimize for long-term adaptability, not short-term hacks.
No Value Without Users
Real impact is measured in user outcomes. Every decision, technical or strategic, must trace back to someone getting something done better.
My Journey
I grew up in Cape Town, where sport, strategy, and community shaped my outlook. Now in Dubai, I channel that same energy into building platforms that scale. Whether on the golf course or in the boardroom, I'm driven by resilience, creativity, and a relentless focus on impact.
Looking Ahead
I'm exploring how technologies like AI, LLMs, ML, and IoT can redefine how we build and scale products. My goal is to keep translating emerging tech into practical solutions that deliver real business value.
Featured Projects
Here are some of the key projects I've worked on. Swipe or use the arrows to explore.
Asette - AI-Powered Real Estate Investment Platform
Led the development of an innovative AI-driven platform for real estate investments.
Emirates Dubai 7s Ticketing Platform & Mobile App
Led the product and delivery efforts for the development of a new mobile app and ticketing platform for Emirates Dubai 7...
Mashreq Bank Retail Consumer Banking Website
Led the digital transformation of Mashreq Bank's retail consumer banking platform using Sitecore, driving a significant ...
Mazadak E-Auction Mobile App
Led the development and launch of a luxury e-auction mobile platform for Mazadak, redefining the online auction experien...
ROQ CX – RAG-Assisted Customer Experience Chatbot
Designed and built a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot for ROQ CX, specifically to demo its ability to store ...
Skills & Core Competencies
A blend of technical, strategic, and leadership skills that drive innovation and deliver business value.
Rapid Prototyping & POC Development
Idea to working prototype in days, not weeks. Full-stack POCs designed to hand off cleanly or scale into production.
I use AI-native tools and frameworks to go from idea to working prototype in days, not weeks. Whether you need to validate an idea with investors, test a workflow, or prove a concept internally, I can build a functional POC fast.
Key Highlights
- Idea → working prototype in 3–5 days
- Full-stack POCs (web app, AI integration, database)
- Designed to hand off cleanly or scale into production
Technologies
Latest Insights
Thoughts, ideas, and learnings from my journey in product development and technology.
External Publications
- Beyond Framework Dogma: Why the Agile Manifesto Describes a State, not a Process
By Zayne Nair · 06 Feb 2026 · Institute of Project Management
- Automation in Regulated Environments: Replacing Gated Delivery with Systemic Trust
By Zayne Nair · 23 Jul 2025 · Institute of Project Management
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