My story
Let's go back in time.
-
Ongoing
Academic Researcher
Human-AI Collaboration in Financial Investment
- Studying how AI confidence levels, explanations and financial risk shape whether people trust, verify or reject AI investment advice.
- Survey open now: take part in 3–5 minutes.
-
Nov 2026 — Now
Software Developer Intern
Axeom LLC · Dallas, Texas · Remote
- Developing and maintaining web applications with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML and CSS.
- Working on APIs and PostgreSQL platforms (Supabase and Neon), with Git, GitHub and code reviews.
-
Aug 2026 — Sep 2026
Machine Learning Intern
FlyRank AI · Remote
- Data preprocessing, cleaning and analysis in Python with machine learning libraries.
- Supervised and unsupervised learning, model training, testing and evaluation.
-
Jun 2026 — Aug 2026
Front-end AI Engineer Intern
FlyRank AI · London · Remote
- Built AI-powered front-end experiences: 32 practical assignments across site foundations, responsive builds and AI QA.
- Culminating project accepted by the lead mentor; also completed the AI Fluency track and 20 Anthropic Academy courses.
- “Based on this verified completion record, I recommend Arif for opportunities aligned with front-end engineering and AI-assisted product development.” — Alen Malkoc, Founder & CEO
-
Jun 2026 — Jul 2026
Administration Intern
Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan · Lahore · Hybrid
- Selected for the Alkhidmat Summer Internship Program 2026, in the Volunteer Department.
- Coordinated volunteer records, documentation, internal processes and events.
-
May 2026 — Aug 2026
Gemini Ambassador
Gemini · United States · Remote
- Student services and brand ambassadorship for Gemini.
- Brought AI tools to students and campus communities.
-
Sep 2025 — Nov 2025
Member
Youth Excellence Forum · Remote
- Seminars and discussions on leadership, personal growth and career development.
- Worked with peers on social impact and community engagement.
-
May 2025 — Jun 2025
Cloud Computing Intern
Encryptix · Remote
- Hands-on exposure to cloud computing concepts and services.
- Assisted with basic cloud deployment and configuration tasks.
-
Apr 2025 — May 2025
Web Development Intern
Codveda Technologies · Remote
- Built and maintained responsive websites with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Implemented UI components, fixed bugs and optimised code for performance.
-
Mar 2025 — May 2025
National Ambassador Intern
CodeAlpha · Remote
- Represented CodeAlpha and promoted its programs, internships and learning resources among students.
- Built communication, leadership and networking skills through community engagement.
-
Mar 2025 — Apr 2025
C++ Developer Intern
CodeAlpha · Remote
- Built C++ projects including a quiz app with a timer and leaderboard.
- Practised OOP, data structures, file handling, modular design and debugging.
-
Mar 2025
EduVoice — AI voice teacher
Trillet AI Hackathon · FAST NUCES
- An AI voice agent that teaches from kindergarten to PhD level, adapting to each country's curriculum.
- Integrated 20+ APIs with prompt engineering and an emotionally responsive behaviour module.
-
Aug 2024 — Aug 2028
Bachelor's in Computer Science
FAST National University (NUCES)
- Currently in the 5th semester: data structures, OOP, multivariable calculus, networks and operating systems.
- Active in project development and cybersecurity research alongside internships.
-
Jan 2024 — Feb 2024
Blogger
Blogger · Remote
- Wrote about technology, coding, cybersecurity and student life.
-
May 2022 — May 2024
Intermediate, Engineering · Grade A
Govt. Higher Secondary School · Umer Daho Sarhad
- Kept the top rank throughout; won 3 divisional speech competitions and placed 1st in 2 divisional quiz competitions.
-
May 2021 — May 2022
Matriculation, Science · Grade A1
Govt. High School · Umer Daho Sarhad
- Science group, completed with an A1 grade.
-
Jan 2021 — Aug 2024
Founder
YouTube channel · Code & Creativity with Arif
- Coding tutorials, tech insights and development content for aspiring developers.