Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD Scholar · AI, Cyber Security and Blockchain Scientist · Systems Thinker · Published Technical and Fiction Author · Rhetorician · Polymath · Polyglot · FOSS Advocate · CloudNative & DataOps (CD Foundation) · DevOps & DevRel · GRC Professional · Cyber Warrior · Ex-Naval Officer · Educator · Audio Engineer · Musician · Hypnocounselor · Open-Source Technologist · Lead Auditor · Entrepreneur · Meditation & Life Coach · Speed Learner · Silva UM Instructor

Based in Granada, Spain

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Dynamic and versatile professional with cross-domain expertise in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, and Open-Source Systems. Currently a Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD Scholar at the Universidad de Granada, researching secure AI frameworks for autonomous wind farms under the Intelliwind Project. Former Senior AI Developer at Syllaby AI, led full-stack deployment of scalable LLM, TTS, ASR, and agentic systems for creative automation. Served as Project Lead – DataOps Landscape at the Linux Foundation’s Continuous Delivery Foundation, defining frameworks and evaluation criteria for modern DataOps. Published author of the book “Open for Business” (Taylor & Francis) and numerous articles on AI, Cybersecurity, Open-Source Technology, and Human Development. Featured as an AI & Cybersecurity Expert on Cloud Native FM Podcast and Frontline with Tazmeen Javaid (News 99). A visionary leader experienced in guiding cross-cultural, cross-domain teams across military, academic, and corporate ecosystems. Demonstrates a proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and high-impact AI solutions at the intersection of technology, leadership, and education.

• Spoken Languages : English (C1 R/W/S), Urdu (C1 R/W/S), Arabic (A2 R/W/S), Russian (A1 R/W/S), Spanish (A1 R/W/S), Punjabi (S), Pushto (S)
• Programming Languages: Python, R, C++, Bash, Java, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, LaTeX, Markdown. Skilled in LLM prompting, fine-tuning, and integration across models such as GPT, LLaMA, Mistral, and LLaVA.
• AI & Machine Learning Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenLLM, LM Studio, Ollama, Unsloth, LlamaFactory. Hands-on experience with model deployment, RAG pipelines, and fine-tuning.
• Data Science & Analytics: Data Analysis, NLP, Generative AI, RAG, ETL, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Tesseract OCR, OCRmyPDF, Power BI, Jupyter, Anaconda.
• ETL & Workflow Automation Tools: Airflow, Airbyte, PySpark, Knime, Unstructured.io, n8n.io, Crew AI.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud, Digital Ocean, RunPod, Proxmox, OpenStack, VMware. Proficient in containerized and virtualized environments.
• DevOps & MLOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), AWS SageMaker, MLflow, Kaggle. Experience in automated deployment pipelines and model lifecycle management.
• Cybersecurity & GRC Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Eramba, JupiterOne. Skilled in InfoSec audits, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, and Incident Response.
• Technologies & Tools: Linux (Ubuntu, Kali, Fedora, CentOS), WordPress, ERPNext, RPA Framework, PyAutoGUI, MeshCentral, F5/E2 TTS, Pyannote Diarizer, Speechbrain, Kaldi, Vosk, DeepSpeech.
• Database Technologies: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, CosmosDB, Vector Databases (Chroma, Qdrant, Weaviate, Pinecone), Blob Storage.
• Developer Tools: VS Code, Windsurf, Cursor AI, Jupyter, Anaconda, LaTeX, Markdown, REST API development.
• Administration & Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel (advanced formulas and dashboards), Trello, Jira (Agile & Scrum), Confluence, Notion.
• Audio Engineering & Music Production: Digital Audio Workstations (FL Studio, Ardour), Audio Editing (Audacity), Mixing & Mastering, Sound Design, Music Composition, Piano, Guitar, Vocals.
• Soft Skills: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Mentorship, Public Speaking, Technical Documentation, Research Writing, Problem solving, Team Building, Workshop Facilitation.
• Video & Content Creation: OBS Studio, OpenShot, Canva, StreamYard. Experienced in the creation of educational content, live training, and online broadcasting.

MSCA Personal Docente e Investigador 1 Sept 2025 – Present

• Research on topic Secure IT framework for autonomous wind farm operation and maintenance based on blockchain, smart contracts and AI under Dr. Manuel Chiachio Ruano and Dr. Juan Chiachio Ruano, along with Dr. Juan Fernandez (QUANTIA ENGINEERING & CONSULTANCY, S.L.) for development of a secure, trustworthy, explainable, and interactive structural health monitoring (SHM) platform for wind farms combining AI algorithms, decentralized knowledge graphs, and blockchain.
• Collaborated with Industry Partners, i.e., NADARA and Quantia, to develop an efficient multi-modal Database with blockchain for wind farm and solar farm data.
• Development of MVP of Project Veritas, the blockchain-powered ontology aware agentic Polyglot Persistence Database.

https://ipmlab.ugr.es/ https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101168725 https://github.com/sage-khan/project-veritas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJ33xHNQMQ

Continuous Delivery Foundation · Remote, United States Mar 2025 – Present

• Led the Continuous Delivery Foundation’s DataOps Landscape Initiative, defining its vision, roadmap, and governance to strengthen the open-source DataOps ecosystem.
• Developed a structured framework of categories, tools, and technologies within the DataOps landscape to enhance visibility and accessibility for contributors and organizations.
• Scoped and curated example projects and reference implementations that demonstrate practical DataOps use cases and best practices.
• Designed and implemented evaluation criteria and inclusion standards to ensure project quality, maintainability, and community relevance.
• Engaged with the global DataOps and CI/CD community to encourage project submissions via GitHub and increase participation in the foundation’s ecosystem.
• Established and maintained high-quality guidelines for project inclusion, emphasizing technical maturity, documentation quality, and sustainability.
• Authored and published technical blog posts and thought leadership content to promote awareness and adoption of DataOps principles.
• Organized and facilitated community workshops and webinars to educate professionals on the DataOps landscape, frameworks, and industry impact.
• Reviewed and edited technical content to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy across foundation publications and materials.

Senior AI Developer Remote Mar 2025 – Jul 2025

• Led the design and development of scalable image generation pipelines using Flux and SDXL, integrating cloud APIs (Replicate) and on-prem deployments to optimize inference cost and latency.
• Formed and managed a cross-functional engineering team, building Dockerized microservices and RESTful APIs to support backend integrations and accelerate product delivery.
• Acted as a technical product owner, defining feature requirements, managing agile sprints, and delivering production-grade AI systems informed by real user feedback.
• Developed advanced ComfyUI workflows for consistent character and scene generation, modularizing nodes for reusability by non-technical stakeholders.
• Implemented ControlNet with OpenPose and depth maps to enforce pose and scene consistency, improving image coherence and creative control.
• Fine-tuned Flux diffusion models using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA), reducing compute cost while improving model fidelity and domain specialization.
• Deployed ML inference systems using Django, Docker, and Kubernetes on DigitalOcean, integrating CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions for reliable production scaling.
• Enhanced voice generation and speech pipelines by integrating ElevenLabs, Hugging Face, and Replicate models, improving accuracy and latency for real-time agents.
• Delivered full-stack Django applications with versioned REST APIs, JSON Web Token Authentication, caching, and monitoring to support both internal and external clients.
• Created text-to-video generation systems by combining D-ID and Dia TTS, enabling lifelike talking head experiences with synchronized speech and facial animation.
• Built an agentic brainstorming platform using n8n.io, integrating LLM agents, vector databases, and API orchestration to automate internal ideation workflows.

Machine Learning Engineer (Contract) Remote Dec 2024 – Jan 2025

• Developed and integrated Robotic Process Automation (RPA) workflows using AutoGUI, Selenium, Playwright, and LLMs via OpenRouter to streamline business operations.
• Implemented and deployed ASR, STT, TTS, and voice cloning systems leveraging F5, E2, and cutting-edge AI models for conversational assistants.
• Collaborated with globally distributed teams in an Agile Scrum environment using Jira, ensuring timely and high-quality AI solution delivery.
• Integrated Large Language Models (LLMs) through OpenRouter and ChatGPT APIs to enhance automation and reasoning capabilities across pipelines.
• Developed speaker diarization systems using Pyannote and Whisper-based transcript analysis to accurately separate and label speakers in multi-speaker audio.
• Delivered end-to-end AI model training, optimization, and deployment, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions.

AI-ASR Engineer (Volunteer Member) Part-Time Oct 2021 – Dec 2022

• Engineered and trained a custom Speech-to-Text (STT) system from scratch using a Hybrid HMM-DNN architecture on a proprietary dataset for CPLC’s voice analysis initiatives.
• Automated the end-to-end data preprocessing and model training pipeline using Linux services, cron jobs, and custom Bash scripts for continuous integration and maintenance.
• Utilized Kaldi, DeepSpeech, and Vosk frameworks to optimize speech recognition accuracy and system scalability for operational deployment.

Lieutenant Commander Jan 2012 – May 2025

• Led the development and containerized deployment of Analytical War Gaming, GIS, and War Simulation software using open-source technologies (Flask, SQL) on Linux servers.
• Integrated AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) via Ollama to automate internal processes and improve operational decision-making efficiency.
• Authored and implemented Cyber Warfare doctrines, covering Electronic Warfare, Intelligence Operations, and Information Operations strategy and execution.
• Conducted information security audits, governance, and regulatory compliance assessments across multiple naval units.
• Established and led Incident Response and Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), providing Cyber Security readiness training to operational units.
• Deployed and customized open-source software solutions to optimize administrative workflows and automate mission-specific processes.
• Served in multiple technical and command roles, including Signal Communication Officer, Electronic Warfare Officer, Information Warfare Officer, Principal Underwater Warfare Officer, and Executive Officer, managing multi-disciplinary naval operations.
• Directed maritime law enforcement and security operations, including port and fishing control, anti-human trafficking, counter-narcotics, and anti-smuggling missions.
• Delivered training programs for junior officers at naval training establishments and on deployed vessels, mentoring personnel in operations, leadership, and technical skills.
• Served aboard multiple platforms including Type-21 Destroyers, F22P Frigates, and Corvettes, contributing to operational readiness and mission execution.
• Completed advanced naval and combat training in SEAL operations, close-quarter combat, surface and underwater warfare, helicopter operations, anti-piracy, and office administration.

2010

• Composed and produced original music tracks for diverse projects.
• Developed complete audio tracks using FL Studio and Audacity, managing the full production lifecycle.
• Performed professional mixing and mastering to ensure optimal sound quality and client satisfaction.

2010

• Authored SEO-optimized content for U.S.-based concept pages and marketing sites.
• Performed keyword research and implemented search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to increase visibility.
• Delivered high-quality written material aligned with client objectives and brand tone.

2020–2022

• Authored technical blogs and articles on AI, Data Science, and emerging technologies.
• Conducted topic ideation, keyword analysis, proofreading, and editing for clarity and engagement.
• Developed technical documentation and tutorials to explain complex AI concepts to general audiences.

Jun – Nov 2023

• Developed and implemented secure network infrastructure using Python, Bash, JSON, SQL, and MongoDB.
• Configured and deployed VPNs, SSH, and secure connections to ensure system integrity.
• Set up testing servers, virtual machines, and LxCs using Proxmox for localized cloud environments.
• Configured multi-distro environments including Ubuntu, Kali, CentOS, and Fedora.

Nov – Dec 2023

• Deployed open-source platforms to enhance administrative efficiency using Python, Bash, JSON, SQL, and MongoDB.
• Implemented MeshCentral for remote PC management and Passbolt/TeamPass for secure password handling.
• Configured systems on Ubuntu, Kali, CentOS, and Fedora environments.
• Developed governance, regulatory, and compliance policies aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, including ACLs, cyber-physical security, and information management standards.

Dec 2023 – Jan 2024

• Deployed ERPNext HR and Training modules alongside OrangeHRMS for HR and operations automation.
• Configured deployments across Ubuntu, Kali, CentOS, and Fedora systems.
• Utilized Python, Bash, JSON, SQL, and MongoDB for integration, customization, and backend scripting.

Jan – May 2024

• Consulted on deployment of an open-source Large Language Model (LLM) customized for BPO operations.
• Implemented PrivateGPT RAG solutions and deployed Ollama LLM servers on remote Linux systems.
• Configured NVIDIA drivers, CUDA, NCCL, and cuDNN for optimized GPU performance.
• Developed automated workflows using Python, including an offline PDF-to-Excel conversion tool integrated with PrivateGPT.
• Built RAG pipelines using LangChain, LlamaIndex, Ollama, and embeddings such as BERT and MiniLM with VectorDBs (Chroma, Qdrant, Weaviate, Pinecone).
• Managed model operations (push, pull, edit) for open-source models like LLaMA and Mistral.
• Deployed GitLab, Jenkins, and n8n.io for CI/CD and automation workflows.
• Developed Crew AI-based bots for task automation and process optimization.
• Utilized Python, Bash, JSON, SQL, MongoDB, and vector databases for end-to-end development.

https://github.com/sage-khan/llm-pdf-csv-conversion

Mar 2024

• Provided consultation on optimization and fine-tuning of GPT-3.5 for medical domain use cases.
• Employed OpenAI API, Python, Bash, JSON, and SQL for training, evaluation, and deployment workflows.

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

• Designed and deployed custom RPA bots using Python to automate accounting and BPO workflows in QuickBooks.
• Streamlined repetitive business processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workloads.

Aug 2024 – In Progress

• Implemented an open-source Security Operations Center (SOC) using Wazuh.
• Customized detection rules and dashboards based on organizational security and compliance requirements.

Nov 2025 – Present

• Architecting the 5-Bot AI Implementation Project, specifically developing the Knowledge Bot using a GraphRAG approach (integrating Knowledge Graphs with Vector Databases) to enable high-fidelity retrieval of complex organizational data.
• Developed and enforced enterprise-grade password management policies aligned with ISO 27001 standards, implementing Passbolt for secure credential orchestration and access control.
• Established robust GitOps workflows and automated CI/CD pipelines to manage containerized microservices, ensuring seamless deployment and environment parity across AWS and Azure clouds.
• Automated organizational employee attendance tracking by deploying and integrating Kimai and TimeTrex, streamlining HR operations and resource reporting via custom API integrations.
• Designing a multi-agent orchestration framework utilizing LangChain, CrewAI, and n8n.io, built on a backend of Python 3.11, FastAPI, RabbitMQ, and Redis for scalable asynchronous processing.
• Drafting end-to-end AI/ML product development SOPs and security protocols for IP protection, while facilitating weekly technical workshops for core engineering teams on agentic architectures.

Lecturer (Part-Time), Project Supervisor Karachi, Pakistan Aug 2024 – Present

• Instructed undergraduate and postgraduate courses on Generative AI, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Incident Response, Advanced Operating Systems, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and Information Security Governance.
• Developed comprehensive lab manuals, course outlines, and teaching materials aligned with academic and industry standards.
• Delivered professional training sessions at the Professional Development Center (PDC) focusing on applied AI and cybersecurity skills.
• Supervised student research and capstone projects, guiding project planning, execution, and defense preparation.

Lecturer (Part-Time), Project Supervisor Karachi, Pakistan Sep 2024 – Oct 2024

• Taught undergraduate courses in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, and Generative AI.
• Developed and refined curricula and instructional content for Business Analytics and Data Science courses.
• Supervised student projects, providing academic mentorship and technical guidance in data-driven research.

Instructor, Junior Officer Training Officer, Head of Postgraduate Program Karachi, Pakistan Sep 2020 – Dec 2022

• Appointed by the Pakistan Navy to train newly commissioned naval officers in academic and technical disciplines.
• Designed and established Cybersecurity laboratories for both foundational and advanced training programs.
• Contributed to the development of Cyber Warfare and AI doctrines for integration into national defense education.
• Conducted information security audits and implemented governance, regulatory, and compliance measures in alignment with ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and NIST CSF frameworks.
• Performed physical security assessments and policy enforcement at the institutional management level.
• Delivered professional development courses in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at NUST’s Professional Development Center.
• Taught postgraduate courses in Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and Information Security Governance, combining theory with hands-on practice.

IPM Lab, Universidad de Granada Granada, Spain July 2025 – Present

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Personal Docente e Investigador (PhD Scholar)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Sustainable Development
• Renewable Energy
• Blockchain
• Cyber Security
• Knowledge Graph
• Internet of Things
• Network Security
• Structural Monitoring

National University of Science & Technology - Pak Navy Engineering College Karachi, Pakistan Sep. 2020 – Oct. 2022

CGPA 4.0 / 4.0 WITH GOLD MEDAL

• Info Sec Management
• SDLC
• Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking
• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Applied Cryptography
• Network Security

National University of Science & Technology - Pak Navy Engineering College Karachi, Pakistan Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2018

CGPA 3.72 / 4.0

• Programming
• Web Development
• Networking
• Database
• Data Warehousing
• SDLC
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Behavior
• Operations Research
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Architecture

Bahria College Karachi NORE-I Karachi, Pakistan Aug. 2010 – Aug. 2012

1A* 3A 1B 1C

• Accounting (A* Grade)
• Mathematics (A Grade)
• Physics (A Grade)
• Chemistry (A Grade)
• Thinking Skills (B Grade)
• Further Maths (C Grade)

Bahria College Karachi NORE-I Karachi, Pakistan 1996 – Aug. 2010

10As

• English (A Grade)
• Urdu (A Grade)
• Mathematics (A Grade)
• Add. Math (A Grade)
• Physics (A Grade)
• Chemistry (A Grade)
• Biology (A Grade)
• Computer Science (A Grade)
• Islamiat (A Grade)
• History & Geography of Pakistan (A Grade)

Feb 2016

• Completed professional certification in Audio and Sound Engineering, covering recording, mixing, and mastering techniques.
• Trained in the operation and maintenance of studio recording equipment and production workflows.
• Developed expertise in music production and arrangement for digital and analog environments.
• Gained hands-on experience with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and post-production processes.

Apr 2024

• Successfully completed ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor Training, accredited by IRCA and RICI (Lahore).
• Credential ID: CQI-ULN-554424 (Certificate #08983).
• Specialized in Information Security Auditing, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in alignment with international standards.

May 2025

• Officially registered as an IT Freelancer with the Ministry of IT & Telecom, Government of Pakistan.
• Registration ID: FL21/PSEB/2025/13053.

Sep 15 – Sep 24, 2025

• Completed intensive training on the wind energy sector, focusing on data science, AI, and research applications for autonomous wind farms.
• Core Technical Topics: Wind Energy Fundamentals, Data Science essentials, Machine Learning and Deep Learning for wind, and hands-on analysis of SCADA data.
• Studied advanced concepts including AI & ML impact on operations, Prompt Engineering with LLMs, and the autonomous systems concept.
• Transferrable Skills: Attended workshops on writing scientific papers, Open Science tools, researcher communication, and PhD project management.
• Confirmed attendance and full participation for the event held at DTU Wind and Energy Systems, Roskilde, Denmark.
• ECTS Credits: Training covered 8 full days between September 15th and September 24th, 2025).

Apr 2021

• Completed hands-on training in log extraction, management, and forensic imaging.
• Studied legal and procedural aspects of incident response and digital forensics.
• Learned structured reporting procedures, command, and control frameworks for incident management.

Dec 2021 – Feb 2022

• Completed practical training across multiple Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Kali, CentOS, and Fedora.
• Configured desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE, and XFCE, with focus on usability and performance.
• Gained proficiency in package and key management (apt, dnf, snap).
• Implemented automation using cron jobs, and worked with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
• Utilized curl, wget, ssh, sshfs, and scp for secure network operations.
• Gained hands-on experience with KVMs and cloud environments such as AWS and DigitalOcean.
• Delivered a final project deploying a secure WordPress site on Linux infrastructure.

Jan 2023

• Participated in an applied workshop introducing AI fundamentals and practical implementations.
• Used Python libraries for text classification and image recognition tasks.

Mar 2023

• Completed training on Python-based Computer Vision using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs).
• Applied image detection and classification techniques using AI models.

Aug 2014

• Developed strong administration, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Enhanced public speaking and communication capabilities.
• Learned principles of efficient office administration and management.

Jun 2015

• Trained in naval logistics and supply chain management.
• Studied naval law, financial compliance, audit, and regulatory frameworks.

Jul 2015

• Gained understanding of CBRN warfare principles and fire safety operations.
• Trained on firefighting equipment, organizational structure, and damage control drills.

Mar 2016

• Enhanced research, presentation, and correspondence skills.
• Developed deep understanding of command, control, and staff duties in a military organization.

Jan – Sep 2016

• Trained in secure communications, physical security, electronic warfare, and information warfare.
• Gained proficiency in surface, above-water, and underwater operations.
• Completed modules in maritime and astro-navigation, small arms handling, and ship formations.

2017

• Trained in secure air traffic control for military aviation operations.
• Applied secure communication protocols for air-sea coordination.
• Learned operational procedures for air asset tasking and command control at sea.

2017

• Qualified in ship handling, navigation, and formation management.
• Trained in radio and visual communications, damage control, and electronic warfare.
• Gained experience in crew leadership and shipboard HR management.

2018

• Completed all modules of the course except the final phase.
• Trained in physical security, VIP protection, secure communication, and close-quarter combat.
• Conducted anti-terrorist, boarding, and combat diving operations.

2019

• Completed training in maritime law enforcement, port and fishing control, and coastal security.
• Studied anti-human trafficking and anti-drug operations within maritime jurisdictions.

25 October 2024 British Council, IDP, Cambridge English

Overall Band 8.0

• Achieved an Overall Band Score of 8.0.
• Individual Band Scores: Listening 8.5 (C2), Reading 7.5 (C1), Writing 8.0 (C1), Speaking 7.5 (C1).
• Test Report Form Number: 24PK501964KHAM363A.

28 October 2024 Ural State Pedagogical University - Centre for Open Education Yekaterinburg, Russia

• Completed the course on the Russian language and culture (A1 level).
• Program: ”Culture of Russia”.
• Course duration: 02 September 2024 to 28 October 2024.
• Total volume: 72 hours.

03-28 Nov 2025 Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM), Universidad de Granada Granada, Spain

• Completed the A1 level course for Spanish language and culture.
• Course duration: 03 November 2025 to 28 November 2025 i.e. 80 hours.

2020

• Developed skills in life planning, time management, and career goal setting.

2019

• Certified as a meditation instructor specializing in stress reduction and mental resilience.

2020

• Certified in hypnotherapy techniques for stress management and cognitive enhancement.
• Applied principles of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to improve communication and influence.

2020

• Trained participants in mental resilience and overcoming physical limitations.
• Successfully completed final assessment involving a glass walk challenge.

2024 – Present

• Integrated Ollama to enable offline code review workflows using open-source LLMs for enhanced privacy and local security.
• Implemented multi-model support, including Google Gemini CLI and OpenAI Codex, for comparative evaluation of code-analysis capabilities.
• Designed a modular pipeline enabling scalable AI-based static review and developer-assist features.

2024

• Conducted research and documentation of Ascon, a NIST SP 800-232 Standardized lightweight authenticated encryption algorithm.
• Analyzed performance and correctness aspects of core primitives on resource-constrained systems.

2024

• Performed cryptographic research and documentation for a Rust-based implementation prioritizing memory-safety and performance.
• Supported alignment with modern lightweight AEAD standards for embedded and IoT applications.

Feb 2023 – Jul 2023

• Built a fully offline, locally hosted LATEX editor for secure content development.
• Developed standardized LATEX templates for books and publications from scratch.
• Implemented offline open-source book management with Calibre and Kavita Reader.

Oct 2021 – Dec 2022

• Trained a Hybrid HMM-DNN STT system from scratch on a customized dataset at CPLC as part of MS CyS thesis.
• Automated Linux-based pipelines with services, cron jobs, and Bash scripts for data cleaning and model execution.
• Leveraged Kaldi, DeepSpeech, and Vosk frameworks for modeling and evaluation.

Feb – Jun 2021

• Completed an end-to-end secure IoT project for MS CyS, covering device, network, and application layers.
• Integrated MQTT with TLS/SSL in a pub/sub model using Mosquitto as the broker.
• Implemented data collection in Prometheus (time-series) and MongoDB (NoSQL).
• Developed dashboards in Grafana for real-time visualization and monitoring.
• Performed packet capture and security analysis to validate sensor communication integrity.
• Programmed ESP32 microcontroller with temperature/humidity sensors via Arduino on Linux and Windows.
• Containerized the PoC using Docker for reproducible deployment.

2017–2018

• Delivered a final-year MIS capstone focused on recruitment analytics and decision support.
• Built a proof of concept for data-driven recruitment analysis and candidate evaluation.

September 2025 Novel Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

Abstract: A contemporary sports drama that fuses mixed martial arts realism with philosophical reflection. The novel follows Tony “The Spartan” Reyes, an MMA contender who rebuilds his career and identity after personal loss, while confronting rivalry, grief, and self-mastery. Through disciplined narrative building and thematic exploration of resilience and stoic thought, the work blends high-intensity fight culture with questions of meaning, identity, and human growth. ASIN: B0FT6DRV3D. ISBN: 978-84-09-77559-0.

October 2025 Book Taylor & Francis

Abstract: Open for Business by Sage Khan & Rahim Ali explores the transformative role of open-source software in the corporate landscape. It examines the evolution of software licensing, from the early days of copyright and proprietary models, championed by figures like Bill Gates, to the rise of open-source principles driven by the Free Software Foundation and the GNU Project. The book explores how open-source projects, supported by the Linux Foundation, have become integral to modern IT infrastructure, promoting innovation, security, and cost efficiency. It highlights the growing specialization in fields like DevOps, AI, and cybersecurity, and discusses the challenges companies face in maintaining in-house expertise, often leading to outsourcing for convenience. Khan critically assesses the impact of corporate intervention on open-source projects, using case studies of Red Hat, HashiCorp, and others to illustrate how business decisions can sometimes undermine the open-source ethos. Despite these challenges, the book highlights the resilience of the open-source community through initiatives such as project forks and alternative licensing models. ”Open for Business” advocates for the adoption of open-source solutions to enhance organizational learning and flexibility while balancing corporate needs for scalability and support. It calls for a renewed commitment to the principles of transparency, collaboration, and freedom in the software industry. DOI: 10.1201/9781003536314. ISBN: 9781003536314.

Apr 2025 Research Paper SES Journal, Zenodo DOI

Abstract: The rapid evolution of manufacturing technologies has driven the need for more efficient, precise, and adaptive systems. This paper ”Design and Development of Next-Generation CNC Robotic Machine Integrated with Laser Technology for Smart Manufacturing” presents the design and development of a next-generation Computer Numerical Control (CNC) robotic machine integrated with laser technology for smart manufacturing. By combining the advanced capabilities of CNC robotics with the precision of laser systems, the proposed system enhances manufacturing flexibility, accuracy, and automation across diverse industries. State-of-the-art robotic arms, high-power laser tools, and intelligent control systems are integrated to enable multi-material processing, rapid prototyping, and complex part production. The system is engineered with a focus on energy efficiency, safety, and adaptability, incorporating real-time data analytics and predictive maintenance features that align with Industry 4.0 standards. Despite challenges regarding integration complexity and cost, experimental validations demonstrate that this innovative CNC robotic machine offers significant promise in transforming manufacturing practices into smarter, more agile production environments. Future work is anticipated to further optimize the system through the integration of advanced AI and machine learning techniques for adaptive process control.

21 Apr 2025 Research Paper SES Journal, Zenodo DOI

Abstract: A Dual Approach to Automation and Safety with Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts - The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into building management systems has revolutionized the development of smarter, more efficient and safer environments. This paper presents a dual approach to smart building management, emphasizing both automation and safety through real-time monitoring and alert mechanisms. The automation system utilizes bidirectional ultrasonic sensors to monitor building occupancy and, in conjunction with temperature sensors, dynamically adjusts appliances such as lights, fans, air conditioners, and heaters to optimize comfort and energy efficiency. A notable feature of the system is its ability to enable remote monitoring and control of appliances via SMS communication. On the safety front, the system incorporates a suite of IoT sensors including smoke, flame, gas, temperature, and ultrasonic sensors to detect hazards such as fires or gas leaks. In response to such events, the system automatically disconnects circuit breakers, activates alarms for evacuation, and dispatches real-time alert messages to occupants’ mobile devices. This dual-function system enhances operational efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and significantly improves building safety. The paper details the design, implementation, and practical benefits of this integrated IoT-based smart building management solution. ISSN (e) 3007-3138 (p) 3007-312X

07 May 2025 Review Paper SES Journal, DOI

Abstract: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy Transformative Innovations for Precision, Operational Efficiency, and Enhanced Patient-Centered Care covers that By improving accuracy, operational effectiveness, and patient-centered care, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy is transforming healthcare. Drug discovery, customized medicine, and pharmaceutical treatment management are being optimized by AI-driven advances, including machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. AI-powered decision support systems in clinical pharmacies increase workflow efficiency, decrease adverse medication reactions, and improve prescription accuracy. Real-time patient monitoring, AI-assisted drug use evaluations, and automated dispensing robots all help to optimize resources and enhance therapeutic results. Additionally, AI improves drug adherence through digital health interventions such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and smartphone apps that offer instructional help and customized reminders. Drug safety surveillance is strengthened by the early detection of adverse drug responses made possible by the incorporation of AI in pharmacovigilance. Despite these developments, competent AI implementation requires addressing issues including data protection, legal compliance, and ethical considerations. This paper examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing pharmacy and clinical pharmacy, highlighting significant advancements, advantages, and difficulties, as well as how it might change the way healthcare is delivered. Pharmacists may adopt a more proactive, data-driven strategy by utilizing AI, which will eventually enhance patient safety, treatment results, and healthcare efficiency. To enable AI’s responsible and successful incorporation into pharmacy practice, future research should concentrate on improving AI algorithms, encouraging multidisciplinary cooperation, and creating strong regulatory frameworks. To satisfy the changing needs of precision medicine and patient-centric healthcare, this study emphasizes the critical necessity for ongoing developments in AI-driven pharmacy solutions. ISSN Print: 2960-2793, ISSN Online: 2960-2807

Jul 2023 Research Paper Arxiv,S2IS

Abstract: Call Centers have huge amount of audio data, which can be used for achieving valuable business insights and transcription of phone calls is a tedious task when done manually. An effective Automated Speech Recognition system can accurately transcribe these calls for easy search through call history for specific context and content, allowing automatic call monitoring, improving QoS through keyword search and sentiment analysis. ASR for Call Center requires more robustness as the telephonic environment are generally noisy. Moreover, there are many low-resourced languages that are on verge of extinction, which can be preserved with the help of Automatic Speech Recognition Technology. Urdu is the 10th most widely spoken language in the world, with 231,295,440 worldwide, still remains a resource constrained language in ASR. Regional call-center conversations operate in the local language, with a mix of English numbers and technical terms generally causing code-switching problem. Hence, this paper describes an implementation framework of a resource-efficient Automatic Speech Recognition/ Speech to Text System in a noisy call-center environment using Chain Hybrid HMM and CNN-TDNN for Code-Switched Urdu Language. Using Hybrid HMM-DNN approach allowed us to utilize the advantages of Neural Network with less labelled data. Adding CNN with TDNN has been shown to work better in a noisy environment due to CNN’s additional frequency dimension, which captures extra information from noisy speech, thus improving accuracy. We collected data from various open sources and labelled some of the unlabelled data after analysing its general context and content from Urdu language as well as from commonly used words from other languages, primarily English and were able to achieve WER of 5.2% with noisy as well as clean environment in isolated words or numbers as well as in continuous spontaneous speech.

Oct 2022 Thesis NUST-PNEC Research Gate

• Thesis work for Master’s Degree
• Developed latex proficiency
• Practical implementation done in CPLC call center
• Achieved 95% Speech to Text Transcription accuracy on Noisy Telephonic Urdu custom CPLC data using Hybrid HMM-CNN-TDNN Model with Lattice Free MMI Objective Function

2024–Present

14 October 2025

• Featured on Frontline with Tazmeen Javaid discussing the potential of renewable energy in Pakistan and the role of the IntelliWind EU project on improving the Wind Energy sector, followed by a detailed article on medium.com.

01 Aug 2025

• Featured on Frontline with Tazmeen Javaid discussing brain drain, bureaucracy, and the potential of AI and blockchain in public-sector reform.

16 Apr 2025

• Appeared on Frontline with Tazmeen Javaid with Saim Safder, covering AI’s impact on creativity, research, and the future of work.

18 Feb 2025

• Discussed how limited internet connectivity affects productivity, competitiveness, and economic growth, highlighting digital infrastructure challenges and solutions.

30 Jan 2025

• Explored DeepSeek and strategic implications for AI competitiveness, including China–US dynamics in advanced AI.

18 Jan 2025

• Joined Cloud Native FM podcast to discuss Linux kernel trends and AI development considerations.

20 Feb 2024

• Delivered an online session on cybersecurity awareness tailored for children and parents.

20 Feb 2024

• Presented an applied session on AI and cybersecurity, focusing on risks, controls, and safe adoption.

Aug 2018 – May 2022

• Launched online instruction prior to widespread remote learning, building early distance-teaching experience.
• Taught speed reading, memory improvement, meditation, and the Silva UltraMind ESP system.

2022

• Facilitated Navigating the Digital World workshop for student psychologists (Bachelor’s).
• Strengthened research skills, fact-checking, and information verification practices.

2012 – 2020

• Served as a commissioned Naval Officer in operational and instructional roles.
• Led technical and operational teams in maritime security, communications, and navigation environments.
• Managed shipboard responsibilities including watchkeeping, secure communications, and operational coordination.
• Conducted training sessions for junior officers and sailors in navigation, electronic warfare, and information security practices.
• Participated in national maritime security operations, contributing to coastal defense and law enforcement support.

2021 – 2022

• Led the administration and academic coordination of the postgraduate Cyber Security program.
• Oversaw curriculum development, academic scheduling, and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinated between faculty, management, and students to ensure academic and research alignment.
• Contributed to strategic planning for advanced cybersecurity lab infrastructure and research initiatives.

2021 – Present

• Delivered specialized short courses in AI, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, and Linux System Administration.
• Designed applied training modules integrating hands-on labs with theoretical foundations.
• Mentored working professionals transitioning into AI and security domains.

• Published technical articles and policy commentary on Medium addressing AI governance, open-source strategy, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure reform.
• Advocated for open standards, technological sovereignty, and ethical AI adoption through research-backed writing and public discussions.

National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST-PNEC) 2022

• Graduated with CGPA 4.0 / 4.0.
• Awarded Gold Medal for highest academic performance in the program.

European Commission 2025

• Selected as a Marie-Curie PhD Scholar under the MSCA program.
• Awarded a fully funded doctoral scholarship based on research excellence and proposal merit.

• Consistent A and A* grades in GCE O and A Levels.
• Recognized for academic excellence in mathematics, sciences, and computing-related subjects.

• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training and fitness conditioning.
• Reading philosophy, technology policy, and scientific literature.
• Writing fiction and non-fiction across technology and philosophical themes.
• Music production, audio engineering, and studio recording.
• Public speaking and rhetorical discourse.
• Researching renewable energy systems and emerging AI architectures.

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