Born in the vibrant cultural hub of Baroda, on India's western coast, Waked Khan journeyed to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, at the young age of two. This early move fostered a unique sense of belonging across countries & cultures, leading him to consider Baroda, Mumbai, Khobar, and Dammam as his four cherished hometowns. His academic path took him through the International Indian School Dammam, and then culminating in an intensive 2.5-year film-media, and visual effects course at MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics), Baroda. There, he excelled under the guidance of industry veterans from mainstream media and Bollywood. Waked's professional journey has spanned both India and Saudi Arabia, where he got the opportunity to collaborate with prominent entities such as Saudi Aramco, SPE, Municipality and various other organizations. His comprehensive expertise encompasses the entire media production spectrum, from camera operation and lens selection to advanced editing, visual effects, and proficiency in major media and 3D software.