Commodore Zeeshan Ali SI(M) acquired his early education from Cadet College Petaro and joined Pakistan Navy in 1991 as N-Cadet. He was commissioned in the Operations Branch (Surface) of Pakistan Navy in July 1995. During his distinguished career, he has served on various Command and Staff appointments. His major Ships/ Establishment appointments include, Commanding Officer PNS KALMAT, Executive Officer PNS HIMALAYA, Officer Incharge RDS NATHIAGALI and NB JIWANI. His main staff appointments include, Director Naval Anchorages (South) and Deputy Director Security Operations at NHQ, Project Director Naval Anchorages Gwadar, GSO-I at HQs STRATCOM, SPD and Directing Staff (Communication) at PN Tactical School (PNTS).

He has completed various National & International Degrees which includes B.Sc (Hons) in Naval Science, M.Sc in War Studies, Master in Management & Security Studies from Turkey and Diploma in Turkish Language from NUML Islamabad. The Officer has done Staff Courses from Pakistan & Turkish Naval War Colleges. His other main courses include, Executive Officer Course, Programme in Applied Security Studies from US George Marshal Center at Germany, Long C and Advance Electronic Warfare Course, Ship Diving Officer’s Course, NJ5A Jammer Operation Course from China, , Standard Tactical Course, Unit Security & Junior Officer Leadership Course.

In recognition of his meritorious services, he has been conferred with Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) by President of Pakistan on 14th August 2021.