Er. Muntaha Riyaz Lone is an educator, mentor, and emerging thought leader from Kachwa Muqam, Wagoora, Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, alongside having successfully completed a Diploma in Software Engineering, Diploma in Aviation Management and Leadership, Studied Business Administration and Project Management, Electronics and Communication engineering, Network Engineering & Security Analysis, Database Management Systems (DBMS) & SQL, Studied Professional Graphic Design and other related technical disciplines, reflecting his strong academic foundation and passion for continuous learning.
He presently serves as Program Manager at the STEAM Vision Foundation, where he leads innovation-driven educational initiatives focused on science, technology, creativity, and skill development among young learners. Inspired by Swami Vivekananda and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, he firmly believes that education should shape character, empathy, purpose, and social responsibility.
He is also the Founder, CEO & Managing Director of iDream Career, and Co-founder & Planning and Managing Development Director of Upskills Ladakh, Coordinator & Content Writer of Ladakh Rescue Project, Judge Advisor / Gold Judge at Technovation, contributing actively to career guidance, skill empowerment, and regional development. Previously, he served in the corporate sector with the We-Tech Group of Companies as Assistant Manager & Centre Incharge, and in academics as a Computer Instructor & Teacher and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Hanfia Model School, Wagoora.
From a young age, Er. Muntaha demonstrated a strong inclination toward skills and practical learning. At the age of 17, while studying in Class 12 (2022), he began focused skill development, gaining hands-on experience in the science and technology field. Now, at the age of 20, he stands among the youngest authors with real-world practical exposure, having also successfully qualified various competitive and academic examinations, including B-Pharmacy and CET, Jr. Asst., alongside his professional and literary pursuits. He is now widely recognized as one of the youngest authors, role model and inspiring youth through his journey of learning and leadership.
Beyond his professional achievements, Er. Muntaha Riyaz is a keen observer of society and human emotions. This sensitivity finds its most authentic expression in his literary works. He is the author of two books — “Dard aur Batein” and “Behind the ID Card: The Untold Story of a Corporate Employee.”
Through “Dard aur Batein,” he presents heartfelt prose and soulful shayari, giving voice to unspoken emotions and gently reminding readers that when pain is expressed, it transforms into strength, awareness, and healing.
In “Behind the ID Card: The Untold Story of a Corporate Employee,” he unveils the hidden realities of corporate life, exploring the silent struggles, ambitions, sacrifices, and emotional battles faced by employees behind professional identities, offering readers a deeply relatable and thought-provoking narrative.
He Says, “When knowledge is guided by purpose and pain is expressed with honesty, both become the strongest forces of transformation.”
— Er. Muntaha Riyaz Lone