Developer

EXPERTISE

Statistical signal and image processing

• Mathematical method development for unsupervised and sparse dictionary learning
• Multivariate statistical and quantitative analysis for high dimensionality datasets
• Worked on both signal estimation and detection

Digital hardware design using VHDL/Verilog

• Experience working with both Altera and Xilinx FPGAs
• Worked with scheduling and pipelining techniques for DSPs
• Ability to code complex test benches in Modelsim

QUALIFICATIONS

2011-2016

PhD in Engineering and Computer Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra

• Research Area: Machine learning techniques
• Research Topic: Dictionary learning algorithms for functional magnetic resonance imaging

2008-2010

MSc in Electrical Engineering, Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden

• Specialization in System on Chip Design
• Absolute grade: 4.5/5

2005-2007

MSc in Computer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

• Specialization in Digital Signal Processing and Communication Systems
• Relative grade: 3.85/4

1999-2003

BSc in Engineering Sciences, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Inst. of Engg Sci. and Tech., Topi, Pakistan

• Specialization in Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
• Relative grade: 2.43/4

SKILLS

• Tools & Languages/Years of Experience/Level of Expertise
• Machine Learning (Unsupervised & Sparse Dictionary Learning)/10/Expert
• Medical Imaging (High dimensionality datasets)/10/Expert
• Mathematical Method Development for signal & image processing/10/Skilful
• Written and Oral Communication Skills (Urdu, English)/16/Fluent
• Matlab/20/Expert
• Python (numpy, scipy, matplotlib)/2/Skilful
• C/20/Skilful
• C#/1/Intermediate
• Unity Game Engine/1/Intermediate
• Visual Basic/5/Experienced
• Modelsim/12/Advanced
• VHDL & Verilog/12/Advanced
• System Verilog/2/Skilful
• Microsoft office/20/Expert
• Latex/10/Advanced
• Altera’s Quartus & Nois/5/Experienced
• Xilinx’s ISE & Chipscope Pro/5/Experienced

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOV 2018-TO DATE (CURRENT)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne

• Position: Intern
• Role: Algorithm designing using Matlab and Python for signal and image processing.Algorithms include machine learning techniques based on blind source separation.

SEP 2015-NOV 2018

Coles Express, East Melbourne

• Position: Customer Service Representative

MAR 2015-JUNE 2015

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne

• Position: Visitor Academics

SEP 2011-DEC 2012

Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University, Canberra

• Position: Laboratory Tutor for Computing in Engineering Simulation

JAN 2010-JUL 2010

BioMedical Engineering, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschul (ETH), Basel, Switzerland

• Position: Master’s Thesis in BioSystems Science and Engineering

AUG 2006-AUG 2008

Electronics Engineering, National Uni. of Computer and Emerging Sci., FAST, Islamabad, Pakistan

• Position: Lecturer in Department of Electrical Engineering

DEC 2004-SEP 2006

Telecom. Engg, Foundation University Institute of Management and Computer Sciences, Pakistan

• Position: Lecturer in Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

OCT 2003 -NOV 2004

IT Department, Affalok Pvt. (ltd.)

• Position: Information Technology Engineer

PHD THESIS

Dictionary learning algorithms for functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

MASTER’S THESIS

FPGA-based spike sorting for high-density multi electrode array consisting of 128 channels

HOBBIES

Game designing in Unity using Uscript and C#

AWARDS

• Received NICTA PhD Scholarship, 2011-2015.
• Received ANU HDR Tuition Fee Scholarship, 2011-2015.
• Attended IEEE Workshop on Statistical Signal Processing, 2014, held in Gold Coast.
• Attended IEEE Int. Conference on Image Processing, 2013, held at Melb. Convention Centre.
• Attended IEEE Digital Image Computing: Tech. and Apps. Conference, 2012, held in Perth.
• Selected for Master’s Thesis by Ericson, Stockholm, Sweden, 2010.