Summary
Education, experience, skills, and certifications – all in one place.
Education
2025 – 2026
~1 year
MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Grade: Distinction (expected)
Imperial College London · London, United Kingdom
Electives
Applied Vibration EngineeringComputational Fluid DynamicsFinite Element Analysis and ApplicationsManufacturing Technology and ManagementMechanical Transmissions TechnologyMechanics of CompositesProfessional Engineering Skills
Activities and Societies
Imperial Formula RacingImperial Prototyping and Hacking SocietyPakistan Society
2020 – 2024
~4 years
BS Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 3.88 / 4.00
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology · Swabi, Pakistan
Electives
Additive ManufacturingMechanical Engineering DesignProject ManagementRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Activities and Societies
ASME GIKI ChapterAUVSI SUAS Competition (USA)IMechE UAS Challenge (UK)IMechE UAS Challenge (PK)PIAM 3D Modelling Competition (PK)RoboNation SUAS Competition (USA)Team Foxtrot
2018 – 2020
~2 years
A-Level Education
Grade: 3 A*s + AS Level Distinction across two provinces
Karachi Grammar School · Karachi, Pakistan
Electives
ChemistryMathematicsPhysicsUrdu
Activities and Societies
Karachi Grammar Math OlympiadUrdu Society
Work Experience (~1 year)
Jul 2024 – May 2025
11 mos
Graduate Trainee Engineer
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited · Sadiqabad, Pakistan
- Applied CFD and FEA in Ansys to investigate a waste heat boiler design, identifying improvement opportunities with projected annual savings of £20,000.
- Reverse-engineered 3 heat exchanger and mixing tank assemblies in SolidWorks from OEM drawings.
- Produced manufacturing drawings and photorealistic renders to support design modifications and interdepartmental review.
- Reviewed 12+ piping isometrics and P&IDs, performing flexibility analysis using CAESAR-II to ensure compliance with ASME and API standards.
- Investigated 15 weld defects in piping and heat exchangers, documenting findings and supporting corrective actions.
- Built a thermal movement tracker in Microsoft Excel for the reforming reaction furnace at the ammonia plant.
- Performed 3 management safety audits under DuPont PSM during the annual plant turnaround.
Jun 2023 – Jul 2023
2 mos
Mechanical Maintenance Intern
Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) · Karachi, Pakistan
- Supported on-site inspections identifying 14+ structural defects in pipelines and storage tanks.
- Applied NDE techniques including ultrasonic thickness gauging and dye-penetrant testing across 0.8 km of pipework.
- Diagnosed pump failures across 2 facilities using root cause analysis.
- Processed 10+ purchase and material requisitions for maintenance projects using SAP S/4HANA.
Extracurricular Experience
Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
1 yr
Chassis Engineer
Imperial Formula Racing · London, United Kingdom
- Designed a load-bearing headrest to sustain 890 N, validated through Ansys FEA.
- Independently redesigned the steering wheel in SolidWorks, achieving an 18% weight reduction while meeting structural targets.
- Produced manufacturing drawings for 3 components; fabricated using waterjet cutting and FDM 3D printing.
Dec 2020 – May 2024
3 yrs 6 mos
Mechanical Design and Technical Documentation Lead
Team Foxtrot · Swabi, Pakistan
- Led end-to-end UAV design and fabrication within a cross-functional team of 25+ peers.
- Fabricated and tested 5+ UAVs using carbon fibre composites, glass fibre, and Styrofoam.
- Represented the team at the 2024 RoboNation SUAS Competition in Maryland, achieving a Top 5 rank among 70 international teams.
- Negotiated and secured a £1,500 sponsorship; contributed to the team's four-time award-winning performance at the IMechE UAS Challenge, United Kingdom.
- Led 15+ SolidWorks workshops, training 200+ junior peers in CAD modelling.
- Improved allocation of fabrication duties for 20+ members by replacing a paper workshop register with an NFC sign-in and sign-out process linked to a shared master Excel log.
Oct 2023 – May 2024
8 mos
Executive Committee Member
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) · Swabi, Pakistan
- Led a team of 15 instructors to conduct SolidWorks workshops, training 200+ students.
- Raised over £160 in STEM donations through university events.
May 2023 – Dec 2023
8 mos
Technical Team Member
IMechE UAS Challenge Pakistan · Islamabad, Pakistan
- Reviewed CAD and CFD analysis submissions for authenticity across 18+ competing teams nationwide.
- Led the compilation and release of the competition rulebook, incorporating feedback and lessons learned from previous challenge cycles.
- Scrutineered UAVs from 4 teams against airworthiness and structural criteria ahead of competition.
- Provided technical support and rules clarification to participating teams throughout the challenge.
Skills
CAD & Design
SolidWorks CAD/CAM
CATIA V5 Beginner
Siemens NX Beginner
Simulation
Ansys
STAR-CCM+
Abaqus
SolidWorks Simulation
CAESAR-II
MATLAB
Proteus
Manufacturing
FDM 3D Printing
CNC Machining
Hand Layup
Manual Hotwire Cutting
Engineering Practice
Manufacturing Drawings
Engineering Documentation
Bills of Materials
Design Calculations
Tools & Software
Claude AI · Automation
Claude Code
KeyShot Beginner
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Certifications
Earned
3
Certified SolidWorks Associate – Mechanical Design
Dassault Systèmes
Certified SolidWorks Associate – Additive Manufacturing
Dassault Systèmes
Six Sigma White Belt
The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
In progress
2
Certified SolidWorks Professional – CAD Design
Dassault Systèmes
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)