General Info
Professional Track
- Information Technology
Country
PakistanAreas of Expertise
- Computer Security
- Computer Networks
- Engineering, Software
Professional Interests
- Cybersecurity
- Internet Governance
- Solution Architecture
Age
33The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Learn how tech giants in Silicon Valley innovate, design and implement solutions in cybersecurity through experiencing their corporate culture and learning their business practices.
- Develop strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills to be a leader, an innovator and an inspiration for my community.
- Build and extend my professional network and collaborations toward a goal of developing mutually beneficial partnerships.
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Passionate
- Perfectionist
- Assertive
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
Through the TechWomen program experience I will be able to become a leader and innovator in cybersecurity, and conduct my research according to industry needs and practices. I will build a strong professional network in Silicon Valley with whom I can engage on different initiatives in the future. My experiences in Silicon Valley will allow me to participate in other leading tech-based initiatives, which will open new opportunities in my career. Through developing my business skills and practices by experiencing corporate culture of tech companies, I will be able to take further steps in entrepreneurship and launch my own startup.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
I can become an agent of change to lead, inspire and mentor girls to choose STEM and pursue their careers in cybersecurity. I will pass along my TechWomen learnings and experiences with the women in my community. I will promote industry collaborations between my country and the tech giants. I will share best practices I learn in Silicon Valley among my peers, students and the tech community in Pakistan. I will work not only to improve the development of solutions in Pakistan, but also to bridge the gap between local and international tech industries and help increase exports.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
9Primary Professional Focus
- Individual contributor leading innovation
- Scientist and researcher
- Solutions architect
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Assistant Professor, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences
- Direct Reports: 3
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Quetta, Pakistan
- Dates: December 31, 2012 –
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Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate-level students; plan and design curriculum, conduct lectures, labs, take exams and evaluate the students; undertake research and collaboration in particular areas of interest; write and publish technical and policy papers; work on experimental research data; collaborate with national decision groups, international bodies and industry and work on tech-based projects; mentor students, supervise theses, suggest, assist and implement senior design projects; help students to turn their projects into successful startups; plan and organize conferences, technical sessions and talks
Job #2
- Title and Company: Deputy Director, Directorate of Quality Enhancement, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Quetta, Pakistan
- Dates: November 5, 2018 – September 30, 2019
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Responsibilities:
Implemented quality assurance policies and programs, monitored the self-assessment process, reviewed quality standards and the quality of teaching and learning; reviewed academic affiliation with other institutions in terms of effective management of standards and quality of programs; monitored accreditation process; applied for international memberships and rankings, managed ISO certifications process
Job #3
- Title and Company: Computer Instructor, Iqra, APSACS Quetta Cantt.
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Quetta, Pakistan
- Dates: August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
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Responsibilities:
Taught Computer Science to grades 11 and 12
Education History
Highest Level of Education Completed
Master'sInstitution #1
- Institution: Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management
- Degree Awarded: Master's
- Major: Information Technology
- Minor: Cybersecurity, Networks
- Location: Quetta, Pakistan
- Completion Date: November 1, 2017
Institution #2
- Institution: Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Information Technology
- Minor: Cybersecurity, Software Engineering
- Location: Quetta, Pakistan
- Completion Date: May 1, 2010
