Aqib Bhatti was introduced to the construction industry at a very young age. His father Javed Bhatti was the principle of an exterior waterproofing company for commercial projects. This influenced Aqib heavily and developed his interest in the construction industry. Aqib Bhatti held jobs such as a laborer, payroll manager, cost estimator, and as a junior project manager for NYC renowned general contractors, Metropolitan Construction. During his time in high school, Aqib interned at Ted Moudis Associates architecture firm. This influenced him to pursue a career in architecture.

     He started his college education at Queensborough community college, graduating with an associates degree in Computerized architectural and industrial design. Continuing his education, he completed a Bachelors degree in Architectural Technology at New York City College of Technology. In the near future, Aqib intends on completing his AXP to be a registered architect in the state of New York.