Originally from Iran, I moved to Germany at the age of 15 and spent the most formative years of my life there before relocating to the US in my early thirties. I completed my high school and university studies in Bochum, a city in the heart of Germany’s old coal and steel region, and later began working in the IT industry. Over the last 30 years, I have worked on large-scale IT system implementations, giving me the opportunity to travel across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. I currently serve as a managing partner at Reply, a technology consulting firm based in Italy.

As a child growing up in Iran, I dreamt of owning and riding a motorcycle, but wasn’t allowed to (some of my friends had 50cc and 80cc bikes in middle school). In 1999, I finally realized that dream, obtained my motorcycle license, and bought my first motorcycle – a 250cc Honda Rebel. Thanks to a dear friend with decades of experience in travelling by motorcycle, I quickly discovered my passion for long-distance moto travel. About 25 years ago, we began taking annual motorcycle trips together, and occasionally with other friends, exploring much of Western, Central, and Northern Europe, as well as parts of South America and North Africa. We have also done a few rides across the US.

Joining rallies with Rally for Rangers allows me to combine my passion for motorcycle travel with contributing to a worthy cause and being part of a special community. It has been a privilege to be involved with this remarkable group of people.