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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