Boy genius passes Microsoft specialist exams aged eight | The Sun ...

Shafay Thobani, from Pakistan, has passed the tough exams to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist while most of his pals are happy computer games.

The young boffin has mastered complex internet protocol and domain name systems in order to become a certified professional.

And amazingly, he passed the baffling tests with a huge 91 per cent score following a gruelling 13 months of learning.

Shafay's father, Dr Shau Thobani, has spoken of his pride in the young lad's remarkable achievement, which is thought to make him the youngest person ever to be awarded the qualification.

Dr Thobani, CEO of tech firm Thobson Technologies, said: ?He?s so intelligent. He does complicated maths on his hands instead of a calculator.

?I feel like the luckiest parent because at the end of each day I only ever receive very positive feedback from Shafay?s teachers.

?Every year I give Shafay a new challenge to try and encourage him."

Award ... Shafay Thobani with his certificate from Microsoft

Caters

Shafay first started working with computers aged four, and now combines school classes with children his own age with five hours of computer classes a day.

And his father said the young genius has always showed a real talent for working with technology.

?When he was three years old he was more interested by my electronics than he was in his own toys.

?Even when he was small, I saw something different in Shafay. I saw a spark in his personality.

?Because of the nature of my work, Shafays been born into the world of IT and technology and that is where I think his interest in computers stems from.?

Enthusiast ... Shafay Thobani at three years old

Caters

Microsoft spokesperson Thomas Jensen said: ?Microsoft does not keep track of the ages of the people who take the certification. I?m not aware of anyone younger than Shafay - however I can?t officially confirm this."

But despite Shafay's remarkable achievement, his proud dad says the lad will be free to choose his own career when he is older.

He explained: ?I?m not forcing Shafay to do anything in his future. He will decide what he wants to do himself."

Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4434883/Boy-genius-passes-Microsoft-specialist-exams-aged-eight.html

madonna half time show fiat 500 abarth madonna halftime m i a clint eastwood mia super bowl tom coughlin