Esha Aftab – Neural Models – Best Researcher Award

Esha Aftab – Neural Models – Best Researcher Award

Ms. Esha Aftab  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Neural Models.  She possesses a strong foundation in various undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Computing, Object-Oriented Programming (C++), Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Systems, Digital Logic Design, and Design and Analysis of Algorithms. Her technical proficiencies encompass a wide range of technologies and languages including C#, ASP, .NET Framework, PRISM Framework, MATLAB, MS SQL Server 2005, Oracle, Java, JavaScript, Java ME, and OpenGL.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She is currently pursuing her PhD at Punjab University College of Information Technology, with a focus on advancing her knowledge and expertise in her field. Prior to this, she completed her M.Sc in Computer Science at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in 2012, achieving a commendable CGPA of 3.66 out of 4.0. Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (NU-FAST), Lahore, where she graduated in 2009 with an impressive CGPA of 3.74 out of 4.0. Her educational background reflects a consistent dedication to academic excellence and a strong commitment to her field of study.

Work Experience

She has amassed a wealth of experience across academia and industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT) since 2019, her role involves conducting programming and technical courses, with a particular focus on subjects such as Data Structures, Algorithms, and Machine Learning. Prior to this, she held the position of Lecturer at NUCES-FAST from 2012 to 2019, where she contributed significantly to the academic environment. Additionally, she served as Visiting Faculty in 2012, delivering the ‘Applied Programming’ course for MSc students. Her industry experience includes a stint as a Software Engineer at Techlogix Pvt. Limited from 2009 to 2010, where she was involved in designing and developing automated business processes for clients like Ufone, Motorola, and Nestle. Her projects ranged from enterprise application integration for Ufone using IBM WebSphere Integration Developer to implementing automated business processes for Motorola using Savvion BPM Software and devising algorithms for Nestle’s Milk Balancing System. She adeptly utilized various development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Silverlight, Telerik Toolkit, and .Net Framework to deliver innovative solutions across her diverse roles.

Technical Proficiencies
 She is adept at working in different development environments such as Linux (Ubuntu), MS Visual Studio (2008/2010), Netbeans IDE, Eclipse, Savvion BPM Software, and IBM Websphere Toolkit. Noteworthy among her major projects is her contribution to a Computer Vision Research Project focused on developing a Shape and color-based Jigsaw Puzzle Solver, achieving successful results in shape-based jigsaw piece identification and implementing piece placement algorithms using image stitching techniques. Additionally, she has contributed to a research-based project on Image Annotation, employing statistical methods to label images according to their content. Her diverse skill set and hands-on experience in both academic and research settings underscore her proficiency and versatility in the field of computer science

Academic Achievements

 Silver Medalist: 2nd position in BCS (FAST)
 Dean’s List Honor Certificate (FAST)