CV
Below are the academic and professional highlights from the most recent version of my CV.
Education
- (09/2025-08/2026) Master's in Embedded Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, Nantes Université / Polytech Nantes, Nantes, France. Focus: integration of advanced AI algorithms into embedded systems, combining hardware design, software engineering, and machine learning for intelligent, efficient, autonomous, and real-time low-power devices.
- (09/2017-07/2021) Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, SZABIST, Islamabad, Pakistan. GPA: 3.16/4.0. Major coursework included Data Science, Digital Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Architecture & Design, and Visual Programming.
Internship
FPGA Benchmarking Framework for AI-Based EDA Tools
Institute: Institut d’Électronique et des Technologies du numéRique (IETR)
Location: Nantes, France
Role: Research Intern
Duration: February 2026 – July 2026
- Built an AI/ML-based FPGA benchmarking framework using XGBoost.
- Created ML-ready Vivado datasets from congestion, routing, utilization, and runtime metrics.
- Developed an AI-assisted adversarial netlist generation flow for EDA benchmarking.
- Designed a Python/NetworkX graph generator for FPGA-aware circuit generation.
- Automated Verilog/XDC generation for AI-driven FPGA routing-stress testing.
Professional Experience
ERPHUB
Cleveland, USA / Onsite: Islamabad
ERP Solution Developer (01/2023-08/2025)
- Designed custom applications and automated workflows using Zoho Creator and Deluge scripting.
- Developed and optimized business processes across Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Zoho People, and Zoho Desk.
- Built interactive dashboards and data visualizations using Zoho Analytics.
- Integrated Zoho applications with external platforms using REST APIs, webhooks, and custom functions.
- Implemented AI-based solutions within the Zoho ecosystem, including predictive lead scoring, smart automation flows, customer-support chatbots, and AI-powered business forecasting analytics.
- Supported scalable, data-driven applications aligned with business goals and client requirements.
FairchanceforCRM
Lahore, Pakistan
Zoho Developer (08/2021-12/2022)
- Held regular meetings with clients to gather and analyze business requirements for Zoho-based solutions.
- Planned and implemented customized workflows across Zoho applications to streamline business processes.
- Designed and developed custom workflows and functions to automate repetitive tasks and improve CRM efficiency.
- Developed and trained a SalesIQ chatbot to handle multiple customer scenarios, trigger actions, and provide contextual responses.
Projects
Deep Learning-Based Framework for Colorectal Polyp Classification
Type: Academic Project
Members: 2
Role: Team Lead
Date: September 2021
Link:
Documentation
- Developed a CNN-based medical image classification system for colorectal polyp diagnosis.
- Classified colonoscopy images as adenomatous or hyperplastic with 94% accuracy.
- Built a web-based platform for image upload and diagnostic report generation.
Voice-Controlled Home Automation Using Arduino
Type: Academic Project
Members: Individual Project
Role: Developer
Date: December 2020
- Developed an Arduino-based home automation system for controlling devices through voice commands.
- Implemented C++ logic for command processing and device control.
- Used Bluetooth communication between a mobile application and Arduino board.
GiftTrees Full-Stack Business Management System
Type: Professional Project
Role: Developer
Duration: February 2024 – July 2026
Website: gifttrees.com
- Developed and configured the complete frontend and backend system for GiftTrees.
- Built customer management, admin dashboards, reporting modules, and commission calculation systems.
- Created custom control applications to manage business operations and internal workflows.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
- Verilog, Python, PHP, SQL, C, C++, JavaScript, Deluge
Front-End Development
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery
Frameworks and Tools
- Vivado, TensorFlow, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, Overleaf
ERP and Business Automation
- Zoho Creator, Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Zoho People, Zoho Desk, Zoho Analytics, SalesIQ and other Zoho One Apps
Languages
- English: Fluent
- Urdu: Native
- French: Basic
References
Sebastien PILLEMENT
Lecturer-Researcher
Department of Electronics and Digital Technologies
Polytech Nantes, France
Email: Sebastien.Pillement@univ-nantes.fr
Website: pillement.polytech.univ-nantes.fr
Mr. Ehsaan Ali
PhD Research Scholar
Université de Bretagne Occidentale
29238 Brest Cedex 03, France
Phone: +33 6 14 99 18 89
Email: ehsaan.ali@univ-brest.fr