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Curriculum Vitae

Basics

Name Talha Asghar
Label Senior Software Engineer
Email iamtalhaasghar@gmail.com
Url https://talhaasghar.dev
Summary a dedicated Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Deep Learning.

Work

  • 2023.01 - continued
    Senior Software Engineer
    Convergence Business Systems
    Python, Data Warehousing, Clickhouse, Freeswitch, Asterisk, linux, graffana, AWS Cloud, MySQL, Redis
    • Maintained and refactored legacy code, ensuring stability, performance improvements, and smooth transitions to modern technologies.
    • Led the deployment of a Telecom Helpline Call Center solution, enhancing customer-agent interactions and creating a performance monitoring module for operational efficiency.
    • Managed company servers, ensuring uptime, security, and scalability while automating tasks for enhanced operational efficiency.
  • 2022.06 - 2023.02
    Machine Learning Engineer
    Rapidev
    python, tensorflow, neo4j, machine learning, deep learning, nltk, NLP, pandas, numpy, mysql
    • Developed an automated bot detection system using machine learning algorithms to identify and block fraudulent accounts on social platforms, leveraging and enhancing open-source solutions for improved accuracy and efficiency.
  • 2021.11 - 2023.01
    Associate Software Engineer
    Convergence Business Systems
    python, web2py, django, flask, fastapi, AWS Cloud, mysql, mariadb, redis, linux, bash, monit, munin, tshark, wireshark
    • Developed a highly efficient ETL pipeline, consolidating data into a 60TB Data Lake, significantly enhancing query speed and empowering the sales team with real-time insights.
    • Implemented automation solutions for server maintenance, including real-time alerts and automated client reports, improving system reliability and client satisfaction.
  • 2018.10 - 2021.11
    Freelance Programmer and Consultant
    Fiverr
    java, c++, python, mysql, javafx, pyqt5, fastapi, django, flask, sqlalchemy, html, css, javascript, bootstrap
    • Successfully developed over 120+ projects for international clients, consistently earning a 5.0-star rating.

Education

  • 2021.09 - 2025

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Masters
    National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
    Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning
    • Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning
    • Big Data
    • Data Mining
  • 2017.09 - 2021.08

    Rahimyar Khan

    Bachelors
    Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT)
    Computer Science
    • Programming Fundamentals
    • Object Oriented Programming
    • Datastructures & Algorithms
    • Computer Architecture & Organization
    • Compiler Construction
    • Computer Networks
    • Machine Learning
    • Linear Algebra
    • Calculus
    • Numerical Computation

Volunteer

  • 2024.11 - continued

    Pakistan

    Co-founder
    CS Connect Pakistan
    We aim to connect CS students across Pakistan and mentor them to bridge the academia-industry gap by offering mentorship, skill-building workshops, career guidance, and more.
    • Mentorship
    • Skill Tranings
    • Career Guidance
  • 2024.08 - 2025.01

    Pakistan

    Head of Social Media
    The Revivalists
    Overseeing Official Media Team and helping the community grow their online presence.
    • Social Media Growth
  • 2024.01 - continued

    Pakistan

    Assistant IT Manager
    The Revivalists
    Volunteered with Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Raja to create a dedicated messaging platform for 'The Revivalists' community, addressing issues with WhatsApp bans and reports. Used open-source Element Messenger to build the platform. Assisted in deploying the Synapse backend server for seamless communication.
    • Mobile Application
    • Maintenance & Security of IT Infrastructure
    • Social Media Growth

Awards

  • 2023.08.19
    Gold Medal
    Governor of Punjab & Vice Chancellor Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & IT
    Awarded the Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Certificates

Deep Learning
deeplearning.ai 2023-09-29
Tensorflow Developer
deeplearning.ai 2023-08-27
Meta Backend Developer
Meta 2023-05-07
Meta Frontend Developer
Meta 2023-03-30
Machine Learning
Stanford University & deeplearning.ai 2022-12-26

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Native speaker