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RIDA ZAHID KHAN
Aspiration Statement
I want to pursue human-centered design where I can create applications using technical research and development to help solve societal problems. In academics, I want to do my masters in computer science. My other interests include photography and travelling.
Core Skills
- Git
- C++
- C
- C#
- Verilog
- HTML/CSS & JavaScript
- ReactJS
- Flutter
- Python
- Ionic
- AngularJS
- NodeJS
- Critical Design Thinking
- Research
- Photography & Videography
Academic Awards / Achievements
- Dean's List, Spring 2021
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
- Marketing Team — Karachi Stories Project
- Press Secretary — Habib Feminist Collective
Internship / Volunteer Work
- Associate Software Engineer - 10Pearls (Jun 2022 - Present)
- Web Developer, The Mirror Pk (July 2021 — January 2022)
- Research Analyst, K-Electric (June 2021 — October 2021) Design
- Researcher, HU playground (January 2020 — September 2021)
Publications / Creative Projects
- Karachi - Her City & Her Stories: Report on women's travelling experiences with Friedrich Naumann Foundation and HU playground
- Research report investigating use of off-grid solutions in Karachi with K-Electric
Final Year Project
Project Title
Saathi - A virtual companion for the elderly
Description
Saathi is an Urdu virtual assistant for elderly people in Pakistan that facilitates them in their daily tasks, acting like a companion. As people age, they are exposed to a number of vulnerabilities including health insecurity, lack of income and requirement for care. This means that elderly need constant care which their family might not be able to provide since they have their own busy schedules to keep up with. Saathi intends to offer the elderly with a supportive environment by allowing them to use our Urdu mobile virtual assistant to perform simple tasks such as reminding them of their medications, calling their loved ones, and providing entertainment, in order to improve their everyday life.