Career Goals
Shafaq Riaz
AI Developer / Python Developer
Sialkot
Summary
Detail-oriented Software Engineering student with hands-on experience in AI/ML, particularly in recommender systems, model training, and data preprocessing. Proficient in Python, Scikit-learn, and Google Colab with strong skills in technical writing, team leadership, and project management. Published IEEE author with a keen interest in cybersecurity and digital innovation.
Overview
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AI/ML Research Intern or AI Project Lead
University of Sialkot (Academic Project)
02.2025 - 04.2025
1. Recommender System Using Cosine Similarity
Built a personalized recommendation engine using TF-IDF vectorization and cosine similarity.
Focused on user interest and prerequisite matching, optimized for real-world use cases.
Addressed overfitting and validated model performance through evaluation metrics.
Know about tools like rapid miner.
2. AI Model Training on Custom Dataset (Google Colab)
Trained classification and regression models using Scikit-learn and Pandas.
Conducted data cleaning, feature engineering, and visualized results with Matplotlib.
- Enhanced public understanding of research findings by contributing to creation of accessible summary reports and presentations.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives.
Education
BS - Software Engineering
University of Sialkot
Intermediate - Pre-Engineering
Punjab Group of Colleges
Sialkot, Punjab, PakistanMatriculation - Science Group
AIPS
Sialkot, Punjab, PakistanSkills
- Python
- NumPy
- Pandas
- Scikit-learn
- Matplotlib
- Classification
- Clustering
- NLP
- Google Colab
- Jupyter Notebooks
- RapidMiner
- TF-IDF
- Cosine Similarity
- Academic writing proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Research project design
- Creating presentations
- Event planning
Additional Information
Strong skills in presentation, documentation, and report writing, Proven leadership in academic and technical teams, Passionate about AI ethics and digital innovation, Efficient in time management, multitasking, and collaborative teamwork
Side Interests And Hobbies
- Research, AI applications, academic writing, tech trends
- Management, task delegation, coordination
- Leadership, initiative, decision-making
- Marketing, content creation, ad campaigns
Certifications And Publications
- IEEE Publication:
A Classification-Based Approach for Course Recommendation System, IEEE AI/ML Domain
- Online Certifications:
AI For Everyone – Coursera, Generative AI Fundamentals – Coursera, Python for Data Analysis – Coursera, Cybersecurity Essentials – Coursera, Ethical Hacking Essentials – Coursera, Meta (Facebook) Ads – Coursera
Software
Timeline
AI/ML Research Intern or AI Project Lead
University of Sialkot (Academic Project)
02.2025 - 04.2025
BS - Software Engineering
University of Sialkot
Intermediate - Pre-Engineering
Punjab Group of Colleges
Matriculation - Science Group
AIPS
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