Civic Signal
A live civic-tech platform that turns municipal decisions, council votes, and public hearings into clear, plain-language summaries backed by verified source links — giving residents a more useful view of local government.
Software engineer in Lahore
Building useful things with curiosity.
I’m Fidia — a software engineering student who moves comfortably between AI products, cybersecurity, data systems, and the business questions that make them matter.
A little about how I work
50+users on a live civic-tech product
8security and systems projects
2028expected software engineering graduation
∞questions worth investigating
A point of view
Technical depth, with a human centre.
The best work usually starts by listening carefully, making the messy parts visible, and building only what earns its place.
I enjoy the space between “can we build it?” and “should we?”
As a third-year Software Engineering student at the University of Lahore, I’ve built end-to-end applications, relational data systems, network architectures, and security documentation. I like learning in public, working independently, and turning a vague problem into a sequence of useful decisions.
Right now, my work sits at the intersection of AI product thinking, backend engineering, cybersecurity, and business development.
AI & automationBackend systemsSQL & dataNetwork architectureSecurity analysisProduct strategy
Selected work
Projects with a reason to exist.
A mix of live products, applied engineering, and security work — each one built to answer a specific question.
Meeting to Action
A solo Slack agent that extracts action items from notes using Gemini, persists them in Google Sheets, and routes them through Block Kit approval flows with duplicate detection.
Global Debt Analysis System
A seven-table relational database for tracking global debt indicators across 100+ countries, with three-tier role-based access control and JOIN-based financial reporting.
Fresh Mart Enterprise Network
A multi-branch hub-and-spoke retail network with OSPF dynamic routing, VLAN segmentation for POS security, and DHCP automation for scalable IP management.
Personal Threat Model
A structured STRIDE assessment mapping assets, attack surfaces, and adversaries across personal accounts and devices, with mitigations prioritised by likelihood and impact.
Phishing Awareness Program
A complete GoPhish-based simulation and awareness program covering governance, an eight-phase rollout, annotated templates, KPI tracking, and an employee-facing red-flags guide.
Web Application Security Assessment
A penetration test against OWASP Juice Shop combining OWASP ZAP scanning with manual verification. Documented seven confirmed findings with evidence, CWE references, and remediation steps.
Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
A NIST SP 800-61-aligned plan covering CSIRT roles, severity classification, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and a ransomware tabletop exercise with a timestamped response timeline.
Secure File Portal
A security-focused file portal project built around safer document handling and controlled access. Explore the repository or the deployed application.
Cloud Security Compliance Audit
An audit-oriented project focused on reviewing cloud security posture, compliance controls, and practical remediation priorities.
Security Console
A security console interface for bringing monitoring and security operations workflows into a focused, usable dashboard experience.
Paksky Airport
An airport-focused software project exploring digital experiences and operational workflows in an aviation setting.
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Completed the Google-authorized Foundations of Cybersecurity course through Coursera, strengthening the foundations behind my security and risk work.
The path so far
Learning by shipping.
Every role has made the next question a little more interesting.
July 2026 — present
AI Business Development Intern
Rawaan · Remote
Benchmarking competitive pricing and positioning in Pakistan's dairy market, developing cost feasibility models for milk testing kits, and creating leadership-ready investor pitches.
July — August 2026
GWY Global Apprentice
Girls Who Yap × DoraDAO · Remote
Selected for a four-week, women-first global AI fellowship spanning practical AI learning, creative exploration, product building, and contributions to a worldwide builder community.
May 2026
Data Science Simulation
British Airways · Remote
Built predictive buyer behaviour models and analysed passenger review data for Heathrow Terminal 3 eligibility criteria.
July 2025
Technology Job Simulation
Deloitte · Remote
Completed coding and debugging exercises and designed structured data dashboard specifications for enterprise environments.
A few more signals
Always learning around the edges.
Credentials and communities that have shaped my toolkit beyond the classroom.
Google · CourseraFoundations of Cybersecurity · Aug 2026 · Verify
Girls Who Yap × DoraDAOGlobal Apprentice Fellowship
MastercardCybersecurity Simulation
UNICEFData End Harmful Practices
HP LIFEAI for Business Professionals
GoogleWorkspace: Docs Part 1
ReutersDigital Journalism
Have a problem worth making clearer?
I’m interested in thoughtful collaborations, internships, early product ideas, and the kind of work that rewards care.
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