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Singapore

Pakistan

Proudly co-representing Pakistan on the global stage!- Executed seamless event planning through the application of Agile methodologies.- Successfully organized three National Events in two different cities, drawing over 1,000 attendees.- Led National teams to the Global Finals in Germany (2022) and Panama (2023) to proudly represent Pakistan.- Increased team signups in Pakistan by over 700% from 2022 to 2023, with plans to continue the growth in Season 2024.

As the lead project manager, I've played a key role in inspiring 30,000 students and empowering 10,000 teachers globally through innovative STEM education.- Demonstrated my in-depth knowledge of hands-on STEM across South East Asia, MENA, Europe, and the U.S.- Applying Agile philosophy to projects ensured dynamic and impactful workshops with UNESCO, UN Women, the U.S. Consulate General, and the British Council.- Adeptly managed teams of over 30 educators and fostered a collaborative environment for successful outcomes for our customers.- Insightful business acumen and a unique proficiency in fundraising secured a transformative Epic MegaGrant of $100k for an innovative project leveraging the power of Unreal Engine.- Introduced VR Vex, a virtual robotics platform, to Pakistan, redefining the landscape of robotics education through a strategic partnership with VEX Robotics Asia."

Melbourne, Australia

Nearly a decade of dedicated service to the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC), the leading specialist STEM centre under the Department of Education, Victoria, Australia.- Empowered over 30,000 students with enriching hands-on STEM education.- Developed innovative teaching methods and engaging curriculum materials that captivate learners.- Transformed our approach to daily STEM and professional development workshops by implementing the Scrum framework as a senior facilitator.- Proud recipient of the ACEL Leadership Award 2023, a recognition shared by the entire VSSEC team.

London, England, United Kingdom

Contributed to developing the 'Be a Fact-ivist' lesson by the World's Largest Lesson | Project Everyone organization.- The lesson has been downloaded and used by 1000's of teachers and students worldwide.- Developed in association with NetApp as the premier data skills partner.- The lesson is available for download and use at no additional cost.

United States

Gamified LinkedIn for Students! Successfully onboarded 10,000+ users at launch, securing 1000+ internships in under a year.- Established a dedicated community of 50 user testers who provided valuable feedback, enabling us to build effective user stories.- Implemented end-to-end project management using the Scrum framework/Agile philosophy across a dynamic 10-person team.- Led the team in developing the platform from scratch, leveraging React JS for the front end, Node JS for the backend, Google Firebase for the database, and Gitlab for version control.- Proudly selected for the prestigious APWE Program by the U.S. Consulate, standing out among 500 participants, and granted a fully paid trip to explore tech hubs (Apple, Boeing, Twitch, Silicon Valley) in the U.S.

Karachi, Pakistan

STEM Educator at Pakistan's first STEM education setup.- Workshop Coordinator/Mentor for ages 5 and above.- Provided hands-on experience to design and build robots using LEGO NXT and WeDo kits.- Designed the FLL tournament program book, banners, and team crests using Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Selected as one of the five people in school to represent Pakistan at the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) in 2012. Engaged with various multinational corporations, including Linde Pakistan (Formerly BOC Pakistan), to secure sponsorship funds.

Innovation Leadership Bootcamp, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Co-President

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering Workshop Diploma, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Gce A' Levels, Pre-Engineering