Farah Ahmed
Senior Lecturer
Karachi,Sindh
Summary
Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in Learning Management Systems, Software Project Management, Technology Enhanced Learning and Software Engineering with training in Management Information System and public speaking. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Sindh
11.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
- Managed undergraduate and graduate internship programs to enable participants to gain exposure to Software Engineering and Project Management discipline.
Educational Technologist
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Sindh
05.2019 - Current
- Successfully designed, developed and implemented Sir Syed University's Virtual Learning Environment.
- Virtual Learning Environment administration and development coordination.
- Plan, manage and evaluate instructional design projects through collaborative course design teams.
- Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content
- Work with subject matter experts to identify target audience's training needs.
- Set instructional end goals and create content that matches them.
- Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.
- Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
- Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc)
- Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of the course
- Work closely with senior leadership to develop business technology plan, including online and blended learning policies, and establish hardware/ software roadmap.
Lecturer
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan
01.2014 - 11.2020
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
- Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking material, preparing students for rigors of Software Project Management field.
Research Assistant
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2009 - 07.2014
- Assist Professors in developing course curriculum, course lectures, labs, and presentations.
- Perform other academically-related duties.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Education
Master's - Information Technology
Institute of Business & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Skills
E-Learning and course management tools –Moodle, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Google Workspace
undefinedAdditional Information
- Project coordinator, Prime Minister's Kamyab Jawan Progrm NAVTTC instituted at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.
- Event, Conferences & Seminar , Organized 14th IEEE International Multitopic Conference INMIC 2011 at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan. List of events, conferences and seminars will be available upon request.
- Honors & Achievements Received Vice Chancellor Shield for Meritorious Performance for best speaker in the Convocation of 2009.
- Student President of Sir Syed University Literary Art & Culture Forum from 2006 to 2009.
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
11.2020 - Current
Educational Technologist
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
05.2019 - Current
Lecturer
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
01.2014 - 11.2020
Research Assistant
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
04.2009 - 07.2014
Master's - Information Technology
Institute of Business & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
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