Basil Ahmed Qureshi
Junior at New York University
I am an individual interested in the fields of Computer Science and Interactive Media. Having had a taste of each of these disciplines over the past few years, I am now motivated towards exploring intellectual endeavors at the intersection of these fields and making an impact whilst ensuring a continued learning experience for personal and professional growth. I love taking on challenges, learning new things and meeting new people.
personal info
While I do have some material targets set that I would want to achieve, my true goal is making a positive impact. No matter how big or small that impact is, whatever I do I want to do in a way that will make someone's life better in some aspect. I believe it is this experience that will offer me the opportunities to engage and learn a lot more, eventually growing as a person.
Even if perfection is not possible, I think there are some things I am quite proficient at. After spending countless hours learning, practicing and rectifying mistakes, computer programming and problem solving ability are some of the strongest among my skill set. Additionally, I believe I have good communication skills and can convey my message in an easy yet effective manner. I have also been told I can be a really good friend - maybe you should see for yourself? :)
Having read it in Grade 6, William E. Hickson's "If at first you don't succeed, try try try again" pops up in my mind everytime I face a challenging situation. This philosophy, along with my motivation of being able to make a positive impact, inculcates a "never give up" philosophy in my mind. Thus I keep on going, overcoming challenges and learning from them no matter how difficult things may seem.
I am very fond of technology and, due to this love I have for it, spend my free time learning technical skills. I am also a sports enthusiast and enjoy playing football (Real Madrid fan) and cricket. Absolutely crazy about Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Apart from that, I like to keep myself updated with national and international political climate.
Technical Skills
I'm starting
Highly proficient
Other Skills
Social Media Marketing
Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Canva | Photoshop
My Projects
Work Experiences
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Research Assistant Oct '22 - PresenteBrain Lab New York Uninversity in Abu DhabiWorking as a part of the Engineering Department's eBrain Lab in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Models.
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Research Assistant Sept '22 - PresentFougnie Lab New York Uninversity in Abu DhabiSolving problems primarily through a mixture of psychophysics and computational modeling. Setting up and installing software on experimental and research computers. Data Collection and Analyzation along with Administrative and record keeping tasks.
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Lab Assistant Sept '22 - PresentInteractive Media Lab NYUADOrganization and maintenance of the lab along with the management of Connect2 resource system. Assisting others with digital fabrication needs (operating the laser cutter, 3D printers, CNC router). Providing student support for projects and assignments and Providing support for IM programming and community activities.
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Summer Intern Jun '22 - Sept '22Mindstorm Studios LahoreGame Development Intern. Part of all 3 modules namely Game Design, Game Arts, Game Programming. Developed Hyper Casual Games and Animations using Unity and Blender. Learned about the gaming industry and its market's business policies as a whole.
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Marketing Intern Feb '22 - May '22Uhhibook Publishing (Bismillah Buddies)Maintained all Social Media pages and part of their tech department managing their Website. Developed posters, videos, and articles for events, marketing books, and corporate advertisements.
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Board of Directors Jan '21 - Jul '21Nixor CorporateSupervised a student-run program comprising 14 entities; for-profit, nonprofit, and 1500+ students. Responsible for Human resources and management work keeping the program organized. Supervised the logistical and financial details with a focus on long-term organizational sustainability. Introduced a new position- Chief Information Officer. Held the record for most hours worked. Planned marketing strategies and tailored marketing materials (posters, videos, etc) of several entities.
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CFO & Web Developer Feb '20 - Dec '20Nixor Financial ServicesLed a team of 6 Financial Analysts, prepared tax documents, financial plans, stock portfolios, etc. along with heading several projects. Handled and led Asia's First Student-run Credit Card Service called "SUIT Card", and introduced a pre-paid e-wallet app for students. Cooperated with a team of 21 executives on entrepreneurial competitions, on-campus financial services, credit card management, stocks, mutual funds, etc. Organized Karachi’s biggest entrepreneurial event called Skyline. Developed entity’s website and created the online system for purchasing tickets for all school events.
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Sr. Teaching Assistant Nov '19 - May '21Nixor Financial ServicesAppointed as a Senior Computer Science TA for extra-ordinary performance. Conducted a Python 101 Course in Nixor Summer Enrichment Classes for 200+ students.