Mr Ammar Afzal has enough IT experteze that he landed a position in Stanford University England World software course because he was able to solve an IT related problem/riddle his English Instructor could not!
Ammar Afzal a 9th class student from Okara city wins world computer software course. according the details published in newspaper Ammar Afzal 15 years old student of 9th class in the district public school and college got the distniction by winning first global position in Stanford University England’s (SUE) World Computer Soft ware Course.On 1st May, 09, on scholarship from SUE he had moved to england for further education in his field. According to Ammar Afzal his Internet Trainor Mr Simond had challenged him in an angry mood to solve some question, and had pledged that if he succeeded to solve these questions within, Mr Simond would resign from his job. Ammar solved the computer soft ware riddles within an hour. He got 4.99 marks out of 5 in the test which was a world record. Mr Simond stuck-up to his pledge and resigned . Ammar said that he would always maintain deep regard for Mr Simond as a teacher though he might be angry with him, as he had gained a lot from him. i congratulates him for his sucess & yes this is a lesson for us that how people get sucess when there is a firm believe & great will to learn./COLOR]
It was also mentioned somewhere that Ammar Afzal has been solving banking related IT problems for some time and has been compensated handsomely for his efforts......like up to $25000/- or maybe even more for solving some problems!
Makes one wonder ......there seem to be some IT related complex problems that no one else is able to unravel........why is that?
It was also mentioned somewhere that Ammar Afzal has been solving banking related IT problems for some time and has been compensated handsomely for his efforts......like up to $25000/- or maybe even more for solving some problems!
Makes one wonder ......there seem to be some IT related complex problems that no one else is able to unravel........why is that?
What exactly are there banking related IT problems...
Right I read that and wondered why those who are in charge.....not taking notice of local Talent............the brain drain from Pakistan needs to be curbed...
Right I read that and wondered why those who are in charge.....not taking notice of local Talent............the brain drain from Pakistan needs to be curbed...
What exactly are there banking related IT problems...
seems Mr Ammar Afzal is a Data Base expert, and has Oracle 9i certification......can't say exactly what the problems he was able to unravel......if you read the Urdu version, it states US banks were experiencing data base problems that he was able correct.
Oracle 9i is not the tops in Oracle........I think it goes all the way up 11i............
That is why I wondered what was it that a 9i could solve and not the 10i's or 11i's.....
Anyway few months ago hackers able to decode Citi ATM's DES encryption, millions $ were taken out all over the world. Unfortunately Citi security team could not figure out the solution so they forward the case to world renowned IT scientists & Institutions. Some how Ammar teacher got the problem and forward to him and he provide the solution.
A truly bright, exceptional mind. Kudo's to him :)
seems Mr Ammar Afzal is a Data Base expert, and has Oracle 9i certification......can't say exactly what the problems he was able to unravel......if you read the Urdu version, it states US banks were experiencing data base problems that he was able correct.
**Oracle 9i is not the tops in Oracle........I think it goes all the way up 11i............
That is why I wondered what was it that a 9i could solve and not the 10i's or 11i's.....**
Basic & Fundamental functionality & layout/processing engine is same for all the versions with some minor addition/changes, "i" represent for internet, i took the certification exam in my school years like 7 years ago.
Anyway few months ago hackers able to decode Citi ATM's DES encryption, millions $ were taken out all over the world. Unfortunately Citi security team could not figure out the solution so they forward the case to world renowned IT scientists & Institutions. Some how Ammar teacher got the problem and forward to him and he provide the solution.
A truly bright, exceptional mind. Kudo's to him :)
You mean to say that he solved the problem that the creators of the database couldnt themselves solve. Well truly great...
Let us understand this situation chronologically..
1) Citi has a DB problem.
2) The Citi security team could not solve the problem
3) They forward the problem to world renowned IT experts
There is a missing link here. Did they forward the problem to Oracle themselves ?
4) Ammar's teacher got the problem. Wow. This is simply great. Citi's processes needs a real audit. They send out the issue to a computer instructor who has no clue to solve the problem.
5) The kid solves the problem
Somehow everything does not add up.
Just a question.. Why is this being highlighted only in the Urdu media and not in mainstream media.
Most pakistanis just believe it because it makes them feel good. The story just doesn't add up. I searched the net and couldn't find a single credible source for the story. The only thing available everywhere its posted is the urdu article, which doesn't have the author's name, and its translations.
Regardless of the authencity of the news itself, the story has too many holes in it. Citigroup is suppose to just distribute its security program or whatever it was(dunno computer terminology) throughout the world to people who distribute it to teenagers. I mean come on, how gullable can you be. Then, the university not only brings the dude to england to study but also brings his whole family. If that wasn't enough, he gets a salary most people would dream of, for doing nothing but study.
