Abdul Zakir
Second-year CS student at FAST NUCES who builds real things — from AI-powered computer vision systems to game engines in C++. I lead, I ship, I learn fast.
Building things that actually work.
Second-year CS student at FAST NUCES — writing code that matters, leading teams that deliver, and building products that solve real problems.
I sit at the intersection of technical depth and human creativity. Whether it's computer vision, game systems, or interactive web experiences, I build things that work and feel great.
I believe in shipping real projects, not just studying them.
The tools I think in.
Not just technologies I've heard of — tools I've actually built with, debugged at 2am, and shipped production code in.
All technologies
Systems & low-level programming
OOP, game dev, performance-critical code
AI, automation, scripting
Semantic web structure
Responsive styling & animations
From curious kid to serious builder.
Every project, competition, and leadership role is a chapter in this story. Here's the journey so far — and it's just getting started.
Education
First Steps in AI
Participated in the World AI Competition for Youth — my first real exposure to artificial intelligence and competitive tech.
AI Competition (Again)
Returned to the World AI Competition for Youth with more depth and confidence. Back-to-back participation at an international level.
Leadership & Recognition
Elected Captain of Student Council (1,800+ students), President of English Club, and earned Honourable Mentions at AKESP MUN and HDMUN.
Builder Mode
STEAM Competition win with AI Skin Analysis. Founded ZBM Lifestyle e-commerce brand.
FAST NUCES — Chapter Begins
Enrolled in BS Computer Science at FAST National University, Islamabad. Started building real software: games in C++, computer vision in Python.
Shipping Real Projects
FocusFlow desktop app, Hand Gesture Controller, Metal Slug & TumblePop clones. Deep dives into OOP, systems programming, and AI tooling.
Professional Sales
Began contract role at State Life Insurance. Enhancing real-world negotiation, relationship management, and B2C communication.
The Road Ahead
Building toward a career in software engineering and AI. Every project, every line of code, every challenge is preparation for what comes next.
What I build.
Real projects. Shipped code. Not tutorials — actual systems built from scratch with thought, iteration, and a lot of debugging.
FocusFlow
Windows productivity desktop app
A Windows .exe productivity application designed to help users improve focus, track study sessions, and build better habits through structured work intervals.
Hand Gesture PC Controller
Control your PC with hand gestures
Real-time computer vision system using Python and MediaPipe to recognize hand gestures and translate them into system control inputs — no mouse, no keyboard.
TumblePop Clone
Classic arcade game in C++ with OOP
A feature-complete clone of the classic TumblePop arcade game, built from scratch in C++ using object-oriented design principles and SFML for graphics.
Metal Slug Clone
Side-scrolling shooter in C++ OOP
A side-scrolling run-and-gun game inspired by Metal Slug, built in C++ with a full OOP architecture — including enemy systems, animations, and level design.
Web Design Projects
Responsive frontend interfaces
A collection of modern, responsive web design projects showcasing frontend skills — clean layouts, visual design sensibility, and mobile-first development.
Beyond the code.
Technical skills are table stakes. Real impact comes from leading, communicating, and taking ownership. Here's where I've done exactly that.
Professional Experience
Contract Sales Representative
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan
Worked in a professional B2C sales environment, managing client relationships and driving conversions through effective communication and negotiation.
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Captain, Student Council
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Hyderabad
Led a student body of 1,800+ students. Coordinated council responsibilities, organized initiatives, and represented student interests at the institutional level.
President, English Club
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Hyderabad
Led club activities and organized English-language events that boosted communication skills, public speaking, and confidence among peers.
Team Leader
Multiple Academic Projects
Served as team leader across multiple academic projects including the Civics project. Coordinated task distribution, managed timelines, and ensured quality delivery.
Founder & CEO
ZBM Lifestyle
Founded and operated an e-commerce lifestyle brand for one year. Managed product sourcing, branding, marketing, and customer interactions. Closed to prioritize FAST — proof of academic discipline.
Milestones & Recognition.
Every certificate is a chapter. Every competition is a test. Here's what I've earned on the way.
World AI Competition for Youth
Participant — 2020 & 2021
Participated twice in this prestigious global youth AI competition, showcasing AI projects and competing on an international level.
AKESP MUN
Honourable Mention
Received Honourable Mention at the AKESP Model United Nations conference for outstanding debate, diplomacy, and resolution writing.
HDMUN
Honourable Mention
Recognized with Honourable Mention at HDMUN for strong committee performance and diplomatic skills.
Open House — Water Monitoring System
Participation Certificate
Built and presented a Water Monitoring System focused on sea monitoring, earthquake detection, and environmental awareness.
STEAM Competition — AI Skin Analysis
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Developed an AI-powered skin analysis model, trained and deployed for the STEAM Competition organized by the Regional Directorate in collaboration with Government of Sindh.
All Sindh Youth Spelling Bee
Participant
Competed in the All Sindh Youth Spelling Bee Competition, representing English language proficiency at provincial level.
Let's connect.
Whether you're a recruiter, a fellow builder, or someone with an interesting problem — I'm always open to a good conversation. Reach out.
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