Get to Know Aureus Intelligence
Aureus was founded to bring disciplined automation and intelligence into everyday work. This page shares our people, values, and the thinking behind how we build systems that last.
The Future We’re Building
What is Aureus?
The name Aureus is derived from the Latin word for gold. Historically, the aureus was a gold coin valued for its purity, trust, and enduring worth. That meaning defines how we approach our work.
To us, Aureus represents a commitment to gold-standard delivery: solutions built with care, precision, and long-term value in mind. It reflects our belief that trust is earned through integrity, consistency, and results, not promises.
Our Vision
We envision a future where the everyday grind is handled by intelligent automation and decision-making is guided by real-time insights.
Our Mission
Founded with the mission to bring excellence and intelligence into every workflow, Aureus has delivered solutions across healthcare, legal, finance, energy, retail, maritime, and real estate, empowering clients to streamline operations, unlock insights, and achieve measurable growth.
Our Story
The name Aureus, derived from the Latin word for gold, reflects our promise: to deliver gold-standard innovation, value, and enduring transformation.
We design and deliver smart digital solutions across applications, automation, data, and AI, always with a focus on real business outcomes rather than technology for its own sake.
Our work is grounded in a simple principle: technology should serve the business, not complicate it. Every solution we build is shaped around our clients’ workflows, challenges, and long-term goals, ensuring practical impact today and sustainable value over time.
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Here's What Sets Aureus Apart.
Led by Proven Experts
Aureus is led by senior technologists and architects with deep hands-on experience delivering complex enterprise solutions. Our leadership includes a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA), ensuring our solutions follow architectural rigor, best practices, and long-term scalability.
Client-First by Design
We put client outcomes before tools, timelines, or templates. Every engagement starts with understanding your business reality, constraints, and priorities, so the solutions we deliver create real value in practice, not just on paper.
Built for Scale, Not Just Delivery
Our solutions are designed to grow with your organisation. From clean architecture to governance and security, we build digital foundations that can adapt, expand, and evolve without creating future complexity or technical debt.
Real Impact, Measurable Results
We focus on outcomes that matter: reduced manual effort, faster decision-making, improved accuracy, and operational efficiency. Every solution is built with clear objectives, measurable KPIs, and tangible business impact.
Applied AI, Not Experiments
We move AI beyond pilots and proofs of concept. Aureus designs applied AI and automation that integrates directly into business workflows, delivering intelligence where it is actually used and governed, securely and responsibly.
End-to-End Ownership
From discovery and design to implementation, optimisation, and support, Aureus takes full ownership of the solution lifecycle. Our clients work with one accountable partner who stays involved long after go-live.
Our Values in Practice
Client First is our default posture. We measure success by the outcomes our clients achieve, not by the volume of deliverables we ship. That means we start with your business reality - your people, your constraints, your timelines, your risk profile - and design solutions that work in practice, not just in theory. We advise honestly, set expectations clearly, and prioritise what creates the highest value fastest. When trade-offs appear, we choose what protects your long-term success, not what is easiest for us.
Trust is earned through consistency and transparency. We communicate early, clearly, and directly, especially when something is complex or a decision has consequences. We build solutions that are reliable, secure, and maintainable so teams can depend on them long after go-live. We also keep our work visible. Progress, risks, timelines, and decisions are never hidden behind jargon or ambiguity.
Integrity means doing the right thing even when it is inconvenient. We recommend what fits your needs, not what fits a template. If a requirement is unclear, we challenge it. If an approach creates unnecessary cost or risk, we say so. If a shortcut compromises quality, security, or scalability, we do not take it. This is how we protect client outcomes and build partnerships that last.
Gold-standard is not about perfectionism. It is about durable value. We build solutions with clean architecture, strong governance, and scalability in mind so they can evolve as your business grows. We prioritise quality where it matters most, including usability, performance, security, data integrity, and adoption. The goal is to deliver solutions that feel professional from day one and remain valuable for years to come.
Recognized & Certified by Microsoft & Shiptek
Awarded as Emerging AI Provider of the Year 2025 by ShipTek
Recognised by ShipTek for delivering AI and automation solutions that modernise operations across the marine industry.
Global Recognition from Microsoft for Power Platform Expertise
Asad first earned this prestigious honour back in 2021 for his expertise in Power Apps, and today, his continued dedication, innovation, and mastery have brought him this rare double recognition.
Recognized as Emerging AI Provider of the Year 2025 by ShipTek
Asad first earned this prestigious honour back in 2021 for his expertise in Power Apps, and today, his continued dedication, innovation, and mastery have brought him this rare double recognition.
Certified by Microsoft to Deliver Enterprise-Ready Solutions
Meet the Core Team
Guided by founders Neil Shah and Asad Riaz, Aureus blends strategic thinking with award-winning Power Platform engineering.
Dr. Neil Shah
- Professional Doctorate in Finance
- BSc Mathematics, University of Manchester
- Formerly at Wellington Management, focused on reporting and automation
Neil leads Aureus Intelligence AI, combining financial expertise with applied AI and automation to help organisations replace manual processes with intelligent, scalable systems.
Asad Riaz
- BSc Mathematics, University of Manchester
- Microsoft FastTrack Recognised Solution Architect
- Enterprise delivery across global organisations
Asad leads technology and solution delivery at Aureus Intelligence AI, specialising in Power Platform, Azure, and applied AI. He is known for translating complex technical requirements into secure, scalable systems that deliver real operational value.
George Tharakan
Senior Project Manager
George leads complex delivery across client projects, bridging technical teams and business stakeholders. He brings strong technical depth, structured execution, and calm oversight to ensure solutions are delivered on time, to scope, and to standard.
Saher Hannah Shahid
Project Manager
Saher keeps projects moving smoothly across teams, timelines, and priorities. She focuses on coordination, communication, and execution, ensuring work stays aligned and delivery remains consistent.
Niya Sohan Roy
Head of Human Resources
Niya oversees people operations at Aureus, supporting hiring, culture, and team wellbeing. She ensures the right structures are in place so teams can grow, collaborate effectively, and perform at their best.
Shayan Zaidi
UI/UX & Design Lead
Shayan leads product and interface design across Aureus solutions. He shapes intuitive user experiences and visual systems that balance clarity, usability, and quality across every build.
