EXPERIENCE

Feb 2024 – Present

AI Research Fellow

SISSA is one of Europe's most prestigious scientific research institutes, ranked among the top 10 globally for mathematics and physics. As a Research Fellow at Mathlab, I architected and deployed three production-grade computational web servers | ARGOS, ATLAS, and Odyssea | each serving researchers across 15+ countries for high-fidelity simulations of complex medical and industrial AI problems. I led the full-stack infrastructure development for FAST Computing, a SISSA-born deep-tech startup, cutting time-to-deploy for mathematical simulation models by ~60% and enabling the commercialization of advanced research for real-world industrial use. My work consistently focused on translating theoretical models into intuitive, accessible web interfaces | bridging the gap between academic research and practical engineering.

Mar 2023 – Jan 2024

Automation Test Engineer

Alagzoo Softwares (Remote)

Alagzoo is a software development firm with a strong emphasis on high-quality engineering and robust QA methodologies. In this role, I designed and executed comprehensive automation frameworks that reduced manual QA overhead by 65%, covering 200+ test cases across regression and integration pipelines for 4 production products. I engineered automated test scripts that identified critical bottlenecks before production deployment | directly cutting release cycle time by 3 weeks per sprint. Working closely with development teams, I championed a Quality First culture, providing data-driven insights via optimized bug-tracking workflows that accelerated product releases for high-traffic digital platforms.

Feb 2022 – Mar 2023

Software Engineer

e4Solutions is an Australian-based technology consultancy specializing in bespoke software solutions and digital transformation for international clients. I architected and maintained scalable software modules ensuring 99.9% uptime for global client requirements across 3 time zones, collaborating within a cross-functional team. I streamlined deployment workflows using modular architecture, reducing technical debt by ~40% across 5 core products. I integrated 10+ third-party APIs and services | significantly enhancing platform functionality while maintaining strict data security and encryption protocols throughout.

Feb 2021 – Feb 2022

Software Engineer

Diya Interactive, Karachi

Diya Interactive is a specialized digital product agency building scalable web and mobile solutions for international markets. I led the end-to-end development of QriosityNet.com | engineering the React web app and React Native mobile app from scratch, serving 1,000+ active users across both platforms. I also engineered secure, high-traffic web portals for major insurance providers | including InstaCate and Jubilee | handling thousands of daily transactions with a strong focus on data integrity and seamless user authentication. Automated API validation frameworks I implemented directly reduced deployment errors by 45% across all platforms.

Dec 2020 – Feb 2021

Backend Python Intern

Diya Interactive, Karachi

As a backend intern at Diya Interactive, I developed core server-side logic for 3 client platforms, achieving a 30% improvement in database query performance through indexing optimization. I designed and built a fully functional pilot video-calling platform from scratch, managing real-time data streaming and WebSocket connectivity protocols supporting up to 50 concurrent users. I also built a full ATM simulation demo to rigorously test transactional logic and security workflows | a project that sharpened my understanding of high-stakes backend architecture considerably.

Nov 2020 – Dec 2020

CIT Instructor

Kamyab Jawan Programme, ORIC, MUET

Under the Government of Pakistan's Kamyab Jawan Programme, I served as a Computer Information Technology instructor at MUET's Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization | a national initiative targeting 100,000+ youth across Pakistan. I designed and delivered practical computing curriculum modules for 50+ students per cohort, many of whom had no prior technology exposure. Student completion rate in my cohort reached 92%, above the programme average. This role deepened my conviction that democratizing access to tech education is one of the highest-impact things an engineer can do.

Sept 2019 – Nov 2019

STEAM Trainer for 4IR

Int'l Islamic Univ. Islamabad Schools, Hyderabad

I delivered hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) training sessions tailored around the 4th Industrial Revolution for school students affiliated with the International Islamic University Islamabad. I trained 80+ students across 4 batches, covering robotics basics, coding fundamentals, and design thinking | making complex 4IR concepts approachable for young minds. Post-training surveys showed 88% of participants expressed interest in pursuing a STEAM-related field, compared to 34% before the programme.

June 2019 – July 2019

Network Analyst (Intern)

Pakistan Telecommunication Limited, Hyderabad

At PTCL | Pakistan's largest telecommunications provider with 13 million subscribers | I worked within the customer relations and network analyst team. Using Nokia Motive, I systematically documented and traced 200+ faulty lines across the regional network infrastructure, reducing average fault resolution time by 18% over the internship period. The role gave me a ground-level understanding of how large-scale telecom networks operate at a national scale.

June 2018 – July 2018

React Native Developer (Intern)

Codex Innovation Club (CIC) Hub, Hyderabad

This 14-week internship at CIC Hub was my first serious foray into professional mobile development. I built a Smart Attendance System powered by QR Code scanning | handling the full mobile UI in React Native, the QR generation logic, and the backend integration | deployed and used by 120+ students across 3 departments. I also contributed to 2 additional in-house projects, gaining hands-on experience shipping under real deadlines with real users. This internship set the foundation for the full-stack career that followed.