Experience

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  National university of computer and emerging sciences

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Laboratory intern

  Lab work related to microprocessor interfacing and programming

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  Fast-nuces

  Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

  Grader of physics

  Grading assignments for first semester engineering students and helping them with problems.Course: Physics for Engineers

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  Marshal engineering & electronics

  Oct 2007 - Aug 2008

  Software developer

  I was involved in Software Development, Project Requirement Analysis and Planning, Product Manual Development, Web Services, Data Base Design, Business Analysis and Enterprise Solutions.E-Pay Airtime Vending System was Integrated with the core banking systems of large banking clients with millions of customers.I was involved in the development of E-Pay Airtime Vending System, Time Attendance and Human Resource Management Systems.I worked for MEE’s major clients like Habib Bank Limited, Standard Chartered Bank and E-Pay Pakistan. Show less

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  Trg - the resource group

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Software engineer

  I was involved in Software Development,Project Requirement Analysis and Planning, Client Business Analysis, International Clients Interaction via Teleconferencing and Emails, IVR Application Development, Project Documentation, Data Base Design, Project Management and Business Intelligence Solutions.Led a team to successfully develop and deploy B2B CRM Solution for TRG (IBEX Global) ’s biggest client AT&T-USA and other major clients in USA and UK (used by thousands of users).

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  Micropoint interactive

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2010

  Consultant

  Business Analysis, Web Development, Content Writing

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  Infocrats magazine

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Chief editor and founder

  Infocrats was a web magazine dedicated for news and opinions in areas of science, technology, economy and more. The website also served as a news aggregator portal.

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  E-fin limited

  Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

  Software development and business intelligence consultant

  Offshore consulting for E-fin, UK.Software Development, Database Design, Business Intelligence DevelopmentWorked as offshore consultant from Pakistan and Australia. Independently developed and deployed solutions for business and financial applications

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  The food co-op

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Coordinator

  The Food Co-op is a not-for-profit co-op which is committed at providing organic food and environment friendly products. http://foodco-opshop.com.auIt was a part time mostly weekend activity for me which helped me in learning more about Australian people, organic foods, environment friendly products or green products and above all interacting with people from non-engineering and non-technical backgrounds.I was involved in:a) Looking after weekend volunteer shiftb) Registering new membersc) Attending management meetings and providing advice for activitiesd) Customer ServiceIt was a nice experience working with people from different backgrounds and communities. Show less

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  Australian national university

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  Hsn researcher (school visitor)

  Project: Integrated Sachs Wolfe Effect Detection.Research training related to Cosmology and Scientific Computing. Work involves the use of Programming, Statistics, Numerical Methods and Data Visualizations to study cosmology problems.Presented my work in Stromlo Christmas Seminars in 2012.I was accepted as a student member of ARC Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO).Later published part of the work in Canadian Journal of Physics.The work also helped me in becoming a member of EMU-ASKAP, a major international radio astronomy collaboration. Show less

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  Karachi university

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2022

  Thesis Title: “Constraining Dark Energy through Distance Ladders and Continuum Surveys” Research work related to Data Science, Radio Astronomy, and Cosmology & Statistical Studieswhich greatly involves the use of Statistics, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Programming and Numerica Methods.Supervisors: Prof. M. Jawed Iqbal (University of Karachi)Prof. Jeremy Mould (Swinburne University of Technology) Research Areas: Data Science, Scientific Software Development, Astrophysics, Astronomy Data Analysis and Computational AstrophysicsCourses: Numerical Computing, Astronomy, Introduction to ProgrammingResearch Associate (Under HEC NRPU 8612: January 2020-Present)

  • PHD Researcher

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2022

  • Visiting Faculty

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2022
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  Wirestorm innovations

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  .net developer (project based offshore consulting)

  Software Development, Testing, Business AnalysisClient: Dubai Insurance Authority

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  Prime business and engineering solutions

  Aug 2013 - now

  Principal consultant, cto and founder

  CTO as a Service (CaaS)Strategic Planning Software Project Management Startup Advisory Data Analysis and Statistical ComputingMarketing Analytics Business and Requirement AnalysisBusiness Process Re-engineeringSoftware DevelopmentDatabase Design and DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentReal Estate Valuation and Investment AnalysisManaging the Business Operations of Prime Business and Engineering SolutionsProject Budgeting"Prime Business and Engineering Solutions offers services in technology, strategy, finance, startup advisory, and ESG." Show less

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  Rtfin solutions

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2016

  Principal technology officer and co-founder

  RTFin Solutions was a joint venture between RTFin International-FZE and Prime Business and Engineering Solutions.

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  Iqra university (official)

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2015

  Visiting faculty

  Courses: Numerical Computing, Data Structures

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  Kss engineering (pvt) ltd

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2018

  Principal technology officer

  Software Development, Database Development, Project Management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualizations and Business Process Re-engineering.

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  Newports institute of communications and economics

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2018

  Visiting lecturer
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  Institute of business management

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2021

  Visiting faculty
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  Kite - karachi institute of technology and entrepreneurship

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Visiting faculty
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  Kite - karachi institute of technology and entrepreneurship

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  Senior researcher and instructor

  Developing and testing smart contracts for learning & research purposes.Developing and testing full stack DApps for learning & research purposes.Teaching courses related to blockchain technologies and DeFi stack. Conducting trainings related to Solidity programming. Trainings and Data Analysis involving Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Data Visualization.Trainings related to Fundamentals of Financial AnalysisI have worked on the following tools for the tasks mentioned above:Programming Languages: Solidity, Javascript, Python, TypeScriptMain Packages & Tools: Node JS, Express JS, React JS, Redux, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, Keras, Numpy, Scipy, Numba, Joblib, Dash, Pandas, Matplotlib, Truffle, HardHat, Ganache, Alchemy, Infura, MetaMaskVersion Control: GitCloud Computing: AWS Amplify, AWS SageMaker Studio LabBlockchains: Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric (IBM Blockchain Platform)Ethereum standards: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-223Database: MongoDB Show less

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  My impact meter

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  Chief technology officer

  My Impact Meter (MiM) is a Centralized E-commerce Platform, Social Media Network and Services Ecosystem for Global Impact. Its key features are:A marketplace of impact creation connects three markets: 1) Donors or impactors, 2) Suppliers (such as grocery stores, schools, vocational training institutes, NGOs, etc.), and 3) deserving beneficiaries or impactees.Impact Credits system with Levels and badgesMiM Wallet, a closed loop wallet for secure and convenient way to do transactions on MiM's Impactor appImpact Buddies (LinkedIn connection like feature to share impact creation opportunities)Verified Impactees (Allows registration of verified Impactees by reputed organizations)Impact Footprint measurement to track contributions across different areas and goals.Responsibilities:Managing teams working in multiple areas (Backend & database development, AWS deployment and management, Payment Gateway Integration, Flutter development, UI/UX design, Web application development, WordPress development, SQA).Software Development, Database Development and Data Analytics.Academic Engagement Program (AEP) planning and development.Product Development and Technical Roadmap Planning.Financial Valuation of the Company using different methods. Contributing to the pitch deck development.Preparing Grants Proposals.Developing Reports and Insights documents.Project Management (Agile based).Mentoring interns and team members.Reporting to CEO.Taking stakeholders on board regarding product development.Other contributions as required by the company:Coordinating with the marketing team for planning campaigns and developing content.Providing technology and business consulting for My Impact Meter's sister company, Alplaar Consulting. Show less

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  Newchip accelerator

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  Mentor (startups) - remote

  Mentoring startup founders and C-suite.Newchip is based in Austin, Texas with 2500+ global portfolio companies. Newchip is the number one online accelerator in the world. As a Mentor to startups founders and C-suite, my role involves helping startups in achieving their true potential.I am interested in marketplaces, e-commerce, enterprise solutions, recruitment tech, education tech, blockchain, metaverse, data science, marketing analytics, green tech, social enterprises and Fintech. Show less

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  Ned university of engineering and technology

  May 2023 - now

  Advisory board member at the national center in big data and cloud computing (ncbc)
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  Lahore university of management sciences

  Jun 2023 - now

  Resident scientist - equivalent to associate professor of practice

  As a Resident Scientist at Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS, I bring over 16 years of experience in the fields of astrophysics, data science, and software engineering to the table. My PhD in space sciences and background in engineering have prepared me to tackle complex challenges in the industry and academia. I am currently serving as the Founder and CTO of Prime Business and Engineering Solutions. I have also served as CTO of My Impact Meter, and I am involved in two major radio astronomy collaborations, EMU ASKAP and WALLABY ASKAP. In addition to my technical expertise, I also enjoy mentoring startups as part of Newchip Accelerator and Prime Business and Engineering Solutions. As a Resident Scientist, I am particularly interested in helping with the development of astronomy lab and advising undergrad and grad students in cosmology and astrophysics research. I am also passionate about helping with international collaborations, implementing machine learning and data science techniques for physics and astronomy, and developing software and products that can solve real-world problems. Furthermore, I am excited to share my knowledge with others by conducting seminars on topics related to astrophysics, cosmology, design thinking, lean start-up, agile, scientific computing, and data science. Show less

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  Scientia magazine

  Jun 2023 - now

  Member of the board of advisors
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  Blockchain laboratories

  Jul 2023 - now

  As CTO at Blockchain Laboratories, I am dedicated to driving transformative software development solutions that intersect Blockchain, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and cutting-edge tech.Areas of work and tools:Product Development, Project Management, Web 3.0, DLT, Blockchain, Climate Action, ESG, DeFi, ReFi, NFTs, FTs, Carbon Credits, Net Zero, Forecasted Mitigation Units (FMUs),DEX, XRPL, EVM, WordPress, Python, React JS, Next JS, Google Cloud, Firebase, Mongodb, AWS, DevSecOps, DevOps, CICD, Tech Strategy Show less

  • Co-founder and CTO

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Chief Technology Officer

    Jul 2023 - now