
Momina Kanwal is a Software Engineer, AI Researcher, Technical Project Manager, entrepreneur, and social-impact advocate whose journey reflects what is possible when ambition is matched with courage, discipline, and continuous learning. Originally from Gujranwala, Pakistan, Momina began her professional journey in Software Engineering and gradually expanded her expertise into Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, automation, project management, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. At just 19, Momina Kanwal became one of Pakistan’s youngest women entrepreneurs to found a dedicated student-housing platform, pioneering a new space at the intersection of technology, AI, and student accommodation. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of CiaoNest, an AI-powered student housing platform created to make accommodation discovery smarter, safer, and more accessible for students. But her journey goes far beyond building a company.
Momina Kanwal is building CiaoNest as an AI powered student housing platform designed to address the challenges students face when searching for suitable accommodation
Momina continues to develop her professional expertise in Artificial Intelligence AI automation software engineering and emerging technologies
Her career has expanded into technical project management where she has worked on U S based projects and gained experience in technology focused execution coordination and leadership
In 2025 Momina participated in the Aspire Leaders Program associated with Harvard and gained international leadership exposure while connecting with a global community of emerging leaders
In 2025 Momina also received funding through the Aspire Leaders Program which supported her continued development and entrepreneurial journey
Momina has contributed to education and empowerment initiatives involving students and women in Pakistan Ukraine and Afghanistan
Through hackathons innovation challenges technology competitions and international professional opportunities Momina continues to strengthen her position as an emerging technology and entrepreneurship leader
Full Name:Momina Kanwal
Nationality: Pakistani
Birthplace:Gujranwala Punjab Pakistan
Momina has an educational background in Software Engineering
Software Engineer
AI Researcher
AI Automation Specialist
Technical Project Manager
Entrepreneur
Social Impact Advocate
Momina’s professional lifestyle is strongly connected with technology innovation Artificial Intelligence and continuous learning
She consistently develops her skills through certifications professional programs competitions projects and practical experience
Her journey from Software Engineering toward AI cybersecurity project management and entrepreneurship demonstrates her commitment to expanding her knowledge
Entrepreneurship plays a central role in Momina’s lifestyle
Through CiaoNest she combines technology business strategy and social impact to address real challenges faced by students
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Momina Kanwal is a Pakistani Software Engineer AI Researcher AI Automation Specialist Technical Project Manager entrepreneur and social impact advocate
Momina Kanwal is originally from Gujranwala Punjab Pakistan
CiaoNest is an AI powered student housing platform founded by Momina Kanwal to make accommodation discovery smarter safer and more accessible for students
Momina participated in the Aspire Leaders Program in 2025 and received funding through the program during the same year
Her areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence AI automation Software Engineering cybersecurity technical project management entrepreneurship and digital innovation
“I believe your starting point should never decide the size of your dreams. Technology gave me the power to build, education gave me the power to grow, and leadership taught me that success becomes meaningful when you use it to create opportunities for others.”