english interview 2

Just out of curiosity, since it was in PA during the 80s, did you face any discrimination while starting the business?

Hmm, not in the business, but there was this one time I will never forget.

When I moved to Orwigsburg I faced a lot of discrimination not only from people, but from the police chief too. I was driving with a NY license plate, because I didn't know it had to be a PA one.

I've been watching you for 30 days. Do you live at this address?

Yes...

Show me your license registration!

You can't live in PA with this registration! You're under arrest!

So, he brought me to the station and told me I get one call. So I called my sister.

Wait, are you talking to Mrs. Khan?

Yes...

Her husband is my doctor!

Instead of locking me up, he gave me six or seven tickets for a mistake that should have warranted a fine.

I told one of my friends at work what had happened, and he contacted a local TV station.

They spoke to the chief and after some time he dropped the charges, since he would be investigated if he didn't.

Wow...please continue your story...

Oh yes, the IT business. There were these guys Frank and Chuck, we all started the company, but partners fought and only me and Frank survived!

So, I became an independent contractor for a few fortune 20 companies, like Panasonic.

During my contract at Panasonic, I formed another company called Innovative Consulting Inc., or ICI. It was very successful, doing consulting work at fortune 20 companies.

ICI

(Innovative Consulting Inc.)