SYED MUHAMMAD ZAWWAR ASIF

AI Engineer | Data Scientist | ML Engineer | Prompt Engineer

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About

Highly accomplished AI Engineer and Data Scientist with a strong foundation in Software Engineering, seeking to leverage extensive expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs) into advanced AI/ML, Data Science, or Prompt Engineering roles. Proven ability to develop and deploy interactive, user-facing AI solutions, streamline data workflows with web automation, and lead complex, cross-functional projects, driving end-to-end system integrations for real-world challenges and measurable impact.

Work Experience

Data Scientist

Pakistan State Oil - HeadOffice

Mar 2025 - Present

Karachi, Sindh, PK

As a Data Scientist, Syed Muhammad Zawwar Asif automates critical reconciliation processes, analyzes sensor data for accuracy, and provides essential technical support, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity.

  • Automated manual dip-read reconciliation using Selenium, reducing processing time by 90% and eliminating data entry errors.
  • Analyzed RTG sensor data to detect discrepancies in tank metrics (level, temperature, density), ensuring accuracy in reporting and preventing potential losses.
  • Provided technical support for depot operations, resolving 50+ incidents monthly and streamlining multi-bay truck loading workflows.

Data Science (Intern)

10Pearls

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

Karachi, Sindh, PK

As a Data Science Intern, Syed Muhammad Zawwar Asif contributed to a Telecommunication Churn Prediction project, exploring emerging technologies and enhancing professional communication skills.

  • Contributed to a Telecommunication Churn Prediction project during a virtual internship, applying advanced data science techniques.
  • Attended weekly technical and non-technical online sessions, enhancing both domain knowledge and professional communication skills.
  • Explored and utilized emerging technologies, including Llama 3.2, Plotly, Seaborn, and Scikit-Learn, for data visualization and machine learning tasks.

Project Management (Intern)

Digital Gravity

Mar 2024 - Jul 2024

Karachi, Sindh, PK

As a Project Management Intern, Syed Muhammad Zawwar Asif managed 5 simultaneous web development projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high client satisfaction through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Managed 5 projects simultaneously, delivering websites on time with excellent client feedback and achieving high client satisfaction.
  • Applied strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills for efficient execution and successful project delivery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and boost productivity, enhancing project outcomes.

Junior AI Developer

The Disrupt Lab

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

Karachi, Sindh, PK

As a Junior AI Developer, Syed Muhammad Zawwar Asif developed and trained machine learning models, specializing in computer vision and object detection, through advanced image annotation and processing techniques.

  • Performed multiple types of image annotation using RoboFlow, creating high-quality datasets for machine learning models.
  • Gained proficiency in OpenCV for image processing and OCR techniques, enhancing data extraction capabilities.
  • Trained models on Google Colab, specializing in YOLO for real-time object detection for various applications.

Education

Software Engineering

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology

CGPA=3.47

Sep 2020 - Apr 2024

Karachi, Sindh, PK

Certificates

Specialization in Machine Learning

Coursera

Python Basics

HackerRank

Projects

AI-Driven CSV Insights Automation (Personal Project)

Personal

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Built a no-code automation workflow in n8n to transform raw CSV files into AI-powered insights and dynamic visualizations. Integrated Groq-Kimi for trend and anomaly detection, QuickChart for automated graph generation, and email delivery for seamless reporting, enabling rapid decision-making without manual analysis.

Tank-Dip Automation & Reconciliation

Mar 2025 - May 2025

Developed an automated system for fuel tank dip-read reconciliation, leveraging Python and Selenium to extract and compare data, significantly reducing manual effort and errors for improved data integrity.

Telco. Churn Prediction

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

Designed and implemented a churn-prediction pipeline using Scikit-Learn (Random Forest, XGBoost), achieving AUC 0.85, and created a Streamlit dashboard with a LangChain RAG assistant for conversational data exploration.

Easy Shop (Final Year Project)

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024

Developed an e-commerce product data scraping and categorization system, leveraging Selenium for data collection and a Naive Bayes classifier for product classification with 87% accuracy.

Website ACEP & NattyCraft

Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

Designed and developed responsive websites for clients, ensuring modern layouts and robust functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, leveraging AI for optimization.

DARAZ ID Card and Cheque Detection Model

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

Trained a multi-class YOLO model for international ID and cheque detection, achieving 90% plus classification accuracy, and automated dataset augmentation to improve model robustness.

Label Recognition & Text Extraction Pipeline

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

Created an OCR pipeline using OpenCV and Tesseract to extract text from printed labels, achieving 95%+ recognition accuracy, annotated over 5,000 images with Roboflow, and designed a Pandas-based ETL process to convert raw OCR outputs into clean, structured CSV files, reducing manual entry by 80%.

Barcode Detection & Inventory-Tracking

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

Developed and trained a Pyzbar-powered barcode detection model, streamlining product ID workflows, using Roboflow for dataset annotation and Google Colab for rapid model prototyping.

Publications

Optimizing Product Findings in E-commerce by Selenium and Naive Bayes Approach.

SSRN

Jan 2024

Research focusing on enhancing e-commerce product discovery through Selenium-based web scraping and Naive Bayes classification for improved product categorization.

Skills

Technical

  • Python
  • OpenCV
  • Selenium
  • SQL
  • Pandas
  • Tesseract
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP

AI/ML

  • YOLO
  • Scikit-Learn
  • LLMs (OpenAI, Llama, Groq, Mistral)
  • RAG
  • Random Forest
  • XGBoost
  • Naive Bayes

Tools

  • Google Colab
  • RoboFlow
  • Streamlit
  • PyTorch
  • Git Version Control
  • Canva
  • Excel
  • MS Project

Web Development

  • WordPress
  • Themes
  • Templates

Management & Soft Skills

  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Agile Workflows
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication