I have a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, and a master's degree in robotics and automation engineering from the University of Salford, Manchester (UK). During my studies, I gained expertise in electronic devices, robotics, and industrial automation. I also took courses in artificial intelligence and customer service.
I am working as Research and Development technician at Northern Drives and Controls, Manchester. I have worked as an assistant manager for four and a half years at Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited. During my tenure, I worked on many projects, including network transformation and GPON development in Pakistan. I also gained experience in cloud computing using AWS and Azure. I have been working in customer-centric roles for six years.
I have expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and telecommunication. I am proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++. I also have experience working on customer service-centric projects. I have a problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills.
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
Aug, 2012 - Sep, 2016
Grade: A
Thesis: "Development of Convoy Semi-Autonomous Vehicles Connected via Wireless Communication Link "
Activities and societies: Ex-Technical Head IEEE CES UET Taxila Chapter, Speed Programming, Speed Gaming, C++ Coding, Hit the Target Competition.
Skills: Problem Solving · Electronic Engineering · Programming · Computer Science · Robot · Robot Operating System (ROS) · Communication · C++ · Matlab · C (Programming Language) · Python (Programming Language) · Electronic Hardware · C#
University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom
Jan, 2022 - May, 2023
Grade: A+ (Distinction)
Thesis: "AI-Based Facial Recognition: Comparative Analysis and Performance Evaluation of CNN, Eigenfaces, and LBPH Methods for Real-Time Applications"
Course work;
• Interactive Visualization: Use, design, development, and evaluation of interactive visual (virtual reality)
systems.
• Artificial Intelligence: Fuzzy Logics, Supervised and unsupervised Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Clustering, artificial neural networks, and evolutionary computing in engineering applications.
• Automation and Robotics: Industrial control technology and practices, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control System (DCS) systems.
• Mobile Robotics: autonomous intelligent robots, robotic navigation, and locomotion, including a lab project for Odometry, Tracking and object avoidance.
Skills: Problem Solving · TensorFlow · Microsoft Azure Machine Learning · Programming · Computer Science · Robot · Robot Operating System (ROS) · ABB Robots · Communication · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Matlab · C (Programming Language) · Microsoft Azure · Python (Programming Language) · Risk Management · C# · Robotics
Northern Drives and Controls, Manchester
March 2024 - Present
Key Skills Utilized
About Northern Drives and Controls
Northern Drives and Controls is a multinational company that is a leader in the elevator drives and controls market.
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This is my portfolio website and I want to add new work experience as I have joined my new job.
I'm working as research and development technician there and working to develop state of the art PLC for EU and United States. I work on elevator drives and control as well. We have developed latest drive simulator SIMULINK. I work for northern drives and controls that is a multinational company and they are ahead of the competition in this market. Write a brief note for this job to add in my work experience on my portfolio. I've attached a picture for one of my current project working.
Assistant Business Manager
Aug, 2017 - Dec, 2021
- Responsible for survey, testing, fault identifications, BoQs
- Managed sales team to achieve net add, sale targets
- Ensure training of field staff on quality of installation and fault rectification
- Designed L-14 diagrams for deployments of GPON and xDSL services
- Testing of newly commissioned OSP network
- Ensured completion of sales and revenue targets at the exchange level
- Identity potential dry pocket, green area and brown area networks
- Orchestrated with SE Exchange buildings and controlled exchanges administratively and in Coordination with Regional/ Zonal Offices
Skills: People Management · Data Analysis · Operations Management · Service Mindset · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Business Operations · Customer Management · Telecommunications Systems · Business Development
Excellence:
- Nominated as Regional Trainer of GPON installation for Field teams (2020 - 2021).
- Achieved Business Excellence Award from Regional General Manager for Best Exchange Key Performance Indicator (2018).
Customer Team Member
Apr, 2022 - present
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 · 2 mos
Summer internship at Pakistan Ordinance Factories, Wah Cantt. Gained an awesome experience about industrial management & technical work in our industry. Inspired by industrial development in this sector.
Skills: Electronic Engineering
Engineering intelligent solutions with advanced mobile robotics and automation systems.
Optimising efficiency with cutting-edge industrial automation and control engineering.
Leveraging AI for innovative problem-solving and smart technology applications.
Crafting immersive gaming experiences through creative design and technical expertise.
Integrating sophisticated embedded systems to drive the future of smart devices.
Building robust software solutions with agile development and user-centric design.