I'm a Computer Science undergraduate at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (CGPA 3.94), engineering full-stack web applications and AI/ML-driven systems with a product-focused, engineering-first mindset. My work spans responsive frontend architecture, NLP-based classification systems, and QA/test design, backed by hands-on experience shipping production-ready e-commerce platforms for real clients with zero post-launch defects.
Alongside the technical track, I bring a rare edge: award-winning public speaking and diplomatic negotiation experience — earning a Special Mention at NEDMUN VI and Best Host honors at SMEC'25 — which sharpens how I communicate technical ideas to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
role: Aspiring Software Engineer / AI Engineer
focus: Full-Stack Development, NLP/ML Systems, QA Engineering
mindset: Ship fast. Ship clean. Zero post-launch defects.🎯 Open To: Software Engineering Internships · Frontend/Full-Stack Roles · AI/ML Research Assistantships · QA & Test Engineering
Languages
Frontend
Backend & Databases
Cloud, DevOps & Tooling
🗞️ Fake News Detection System (VerifyNow)
An NLP-powered classification system that flags articles as authentic or fabricated to help curb the spread of online misinformation.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | Python, NLP (tokenization, feature extraction), ML classification models |
| Scale | Multi-source article dataset with full preprocessing pipeline |
| Performance | Iteratively tuned for optimized predictive accuracy |
| Security | Clean input sanitization within preprocessing pipeline |
| Impact | Reduces exposure to fabricated news content |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/verifynow |
Engineered the full pipeline from raw text ingestion through cleaning, tokenization, and stop-word removal, to feature extraction and model training — with an emphasis on maximizing classification accuracy on real-world, noisy news data.
⏱️ CPU Scheduling Visualizer (Live Web App)
An interactive, browser-based visualizer for core OS scheduling algorithms, built for academic learning and technical interview prep.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 |
| Scale | FCFS, SJF, Priority, and Round Robin algorithms |
| Performance | Real-time execution timeline rendering |
| Security | Client-side only, no external data dependencies |
| Impact | Live public tool with an active learner user base |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/cpu-scheduling-visualizer |
Structured real-time algorithmic state rendering to map execution timelines, context switching, and wait-time statistics, deployed live for public and academic use.
🧩 To-Do Chrome Extension
A persistent sidebar browser extension with real-time state management and deep personalization.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Chrome Extension APIs |
| Scale | Persistent cross-session sidebar state |
| Performance | Real-time UI updates via reactive state management |
| Security | Local browser-scoped storage |
| Impact | Daily-use productivity tool with customizable UX |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/todo-chrome-extension |
Programmed client-side customization including dynamic dark/light mode toggling, theme color switching, and background personalization.
☕ Coffee Shop Website (Full Stack)
A fully responsive full-stack e-commerce-style website with a secure relational backend.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, SQL |
| Scale | Full relational product/database schema |
| Performance | Optimized responsive layouts across devices |
| Security | Secure PHP/SQL backend content management |
| Impact | End-to-end product display and management system |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/coffee-shop-website |
Engineered a relational database schema and backend content system using PHP and SQL to securely manage product data behind a responsive JavaScript front end.
🎯 Focus Timer (Web App)
A client-side productivity app with custom focus/break intervals and audio alerts.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | JavaScript (ES6+), Web Audio API |
| Scale | Custom interval configuration engine |
| Performance | Async audio API integration for real-time alerts |
| Security | Fully client-side, no data persistence risk |
| Impact | Improves focused work/break discipline |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/focus-timer |
Integrated asynchronous audio APIs for real-time alerts alongside dynamic DOM manipulation for a smooth, distraction-free timer experience.
🎨 Color Theory Playground (Web App)
An interactive app exploring color harmony algorithms and Josef Albers-style contrast mechanics.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | JavaScript, HTML5 Canvas, CSS3 |
| Scale | Canvas-based dynamic palette generation |
| Performance | Real-time color extraction and rendering |
| Security | N/A — client-side visualization tool |
| Impact | Educational tool for design/color theory learners |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/color-theory-playground |
Implemented canvas-based color extraction to dynamically generate cohesive palettes, rendering color harmony algorithms in an interactive playground.
🎓 GPA Calculator (Web App)
A vanilla JavaScript calculation engine for multi-semester and cumulative GPA tracking.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 |
| Scale | Weighted multi-semester calculation logic |
| Performance | Instant client-side computation |
| Security | No external data transmission |
| Impact | Practical academic planning utility |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/gpa-calculator |
Programmed an interactive calculation engine in vanilla JavaScript to track weighted GPA across multiple semesters and cumulatively.
💬 Chatbot (Python)
A rule-based conversational agent built on structured conditional routing.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | Python |
| Scale | Multi-turn dialogue tree architecture |
| Performance | Deterministic conditional routing |
| Security | N/A — local rule-based logic |
| Impact | Foundation project for conversational AI concepts |
| Repository | https://github.com/iqragulshaikh/python-chatbot |
Architected a rule-based conversational agent using structured conditional routing to handle multi-turn dialogue trees.
June 2026
Led front-end development across live client projects, engineering fully functional, responsive e-commerce platforms with pixel-perfect design across all devices.
Scope of Work:
- Built and deployed 4+ responsive, production-ready e-commerce web applications for real-world clients, each shipped on schedule with zero post-launch defects
- Engineered pixel-perfect, cross-device responsive UI for client-facing e-commerce platforms
- Collaborated directly with clients to translate requirements into working features, improving page responsiveness and cross-device consistency
JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Responsive Design Client Collaboration
| Recognition | Details |
|---|---|
| 🥇 Special Mention — NEDMUN VI | Awarded for exceptional negotiation, policy delivery, and diplomatic communication while representing Afghanistan in the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Jan 2026) |
| 🎤 Best Host — SMEC '25 | Recognized for stage command and audience management while hosting a 200+ attendee academic/professional event (Jan 2025) |
| 🚀 Zero-Defect Delivery Record | Shipped 4+ production e-commerce applications for real clients at Developers Hub with zero post-launch defects (Jun 2026) |
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Also certified in: CCNA — Introduction to Networks, Cisco Networking Academy
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Learning:
- Advanced NLP & Deep Learning Architectures
- System Design Fundamentals
- Cloud-Native Application Development
Building:
- AI-powered developer tooling
- Scalable full-stack product prototypes
Exploring:
- MLOps & Model Deployment Pipelines
- Test Automation at Scale
Open To:
- Software Engineering Internships
- Full-Stack / Frontend Roles
- AI/ML Research Opportunities
- QA & Test Engineering Roles
"Engineering clean code by day, commanding the stage by night."