Hammad Syed

Hammad Syed is a software engineer and the co-founder of Play.ht, where he focuses on product development and scaling artificial intelligence voice technologies. Prior to establishing this innovative voice technology startup, he worked as a software engineer and product manager at the global online marketplace OLX, where he initially met his current business partner, Mahmoud. His extensive technical expertise spans end-to-end software system deployment, search engine optimization, and bootstrapping early-stage SaaS products to profitability under strictly constrained timelines. At Play.ht, Syed directs the engineering architecture and product management strategies required to deliver scalable text-to-speech tools that provide high-impact business value to global enterprise users. He currently focuses on advancing AI voice innovation while leveraging his dual background in software engineering and product leadership to build highly scalable technology products that consistently deliver real, measurable value.