Abdul Zakir
Second-year CS student at FAST NUCES who builds real things — from AI-powered computer vision systems to game engines in C++. I lead, I ship, I learn fast.
Building things that actually work.
Second-year CS student at FAST NUCES — writing code that matters, leading teams that deliver, and building products that solve real problems.
I sit at the intersection of technical depth and human creativity. Whether it's computer vision, game systems, or interactive web experiences, I build things that work and feel great.
I believe in shipping real projects, not just studying them.
The tools I think in.
Not just technologies I've heard of — tools I've actually built with, debugged at 2am, and shipped production code in.
All technologies
Systems & low-level programming
OOP, game dev, performance-critical code
AI, automation, scripting
Semantic web structure
Responsive styling & animations
From curious kid to serious builder.
Every project, competition, and leadership role is a chapter in this story. Here's the journey so far — and it's just getting started.
Education
First Steps in AI
Participated in the World AI Competition for Youth — my first real exposure to artificial intelligence and competitive tech.
AI Competition (Again)
Returned to the World AI Competition for Youth with more depth and confidence. Back-to-back participation at an international level.
Leadership & Recognition
Elected Captain of Student Council (1,800+ students), President of English Club, and earned Honourable Mentions at AKESP MUN and HDMUN.
Builder Mode
STEAM Competition win with AI Skin Analysis. Founded ZBM Lifestyle e-commerce brand.
FAST NUCES — Chapter Begins
Enrolled in BS Computer Science at FAST National University, Islamabad. Started building real software: games in C++, computer vision in Python.
Shipping Real Projects
FocusFlow desktop app, Hand Gesture Controller, Metal Slug & TumblePop clones. Deep dives into OOP, systems programming, and AI tooling.
Professional Sales
Began contract role at State Life Insurance. Enhancing real-world negotiation, relationship management, and B2C communication.
The Road Ahead
Building toward a career in software engineering and AI. Every project, every line of code, every challenge is preparation for what comes next.
Nuqta
Building the Future of Student Mentorship in Pakistan
Nuqta is an EdTech startup I co-founded with Zayam and fellow Computer Science students from FAST NUCES Islamabad. Together, we designed and built the entire platform to bridge the gap between high-achieving students and those seeking guidance by creating Pakistan's largest student mentorship platform.
The platform connects students with verified mentors who have excelled in board examinations, university admissions, scholarships, internships, competitive programming, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and career development.
Students receive personalized mentorship, academic guidance, career advice, and access to a growing community of ambitious learners committed to achieving their goals.
Our Mission
"Every student deserves access to the right guidance at the right time."
Nuqta exists to connect ambitious students with mentors who have already walked the path they aspire to follow, making quality mentorship accessible, trustworthy, and impactful for students across Pakistan.
Ecosystem & Reach
Quantifying our commitment to accessible education and real impact
Students Supported
Verified Mentors
Growing Community
Live Platform
Comprehensive Platform Features
Engineered for seamless mentorship scheduling, secure user authentication, and actionable academic roadmaps.
Verified Mentors
Vetted top achievers with proven academic and industry track records
Student Dashboard
Intuitive portal for booking, tracking progress, and accessing resources
Mentor Dashboard
Streamlined schedule management and session tracking tools
Admin Dashboard
Centralized control panel for system oversight, verification, and analytics
Personalized Mentorship
1-on-1 tailor-made guidance aligned with individual goals
Academic Roadmaps
Step-by-step guidance for board exams, SATs, ECAT, and university entrance
Career Guidance
Insights into freelancing, internships, software engineering, and startups
Community Support
Peer-to-peer learning network and collaborative student groups
Secure Authentication
Bank-grade data privacy and secure user authentication
Real-Time Platform
Instant notifications, status updates, and interactive sessions
Mentor Profiles
Detailed portfolio profiles highlighting expertise and achievements
Mentorship Session Booking
Seamless calendar integration and automated session scheduling
Startup Technology Stack
Modern full-stack technologies powering Nuqta's high-performance ecosystem.
Startup Journey & Milestones
From initial idea validation to shipping a live production platform
Idea Validated
Market research & student demand assessment
Core Team Formed
Co-founded by Zayam & Zakir with CS students from FAST NUCES
Mentor Recruitment
Onboarding top academic & technical talent
Community Established
Initial cohort of ambitious learners
Full-Stack Platform Developed
Built collaboratively by Zayam & Zakir
Student Dashboard
Interactive student portal shipped
Mentor Dashboard
Mentor availability & session control
Admin Dashboard
Verification and ecosystem management
Authentication & Database Integration
Secure DB schemas and auth flows
Website Officially Launched
Live at joinnuqta.org
Nuqta has officially launched and is actively connecting students with experienced mentors across Pakistan. We continue improving the platform by introducing new features, enhancing user experience, and expanding our mentor network to make quality guidance accessible for every student.
Current Phase: Growth & Feature Development
Active Execution Focus
"Every successful student has a story. Nuqta exists to ensure every aspiring student has someone to learn from."
Our long-term vision is to become Pakistan's largest student mentorship ecosystem, empowering millions of learners to make informed academic and career decisions through trusted guidance, meaningful mentorship, and a thriving community of future leaders.
"I believe talent exists everywhere, but guidance doesn't. Nuqta is my attempt to change that."
Zakir
Co-Founder, Nuqta
Experience Nuqta Today
Building the future of student mentorship in Pakistan.
What I build.
Real projects. Shipped code. Not tutorials — actual systems built from scratch with thought, iteration, and a lot of debugging.
FocusFlow
Windows productivity desktop app
A Windows .exe productivity application designed to help users improve focus, track study sessions, and build better habits through structured work intervals.
Hand Gesture PC Controller
Control your PC with hand gestures
Real-time computer vision system using Python and MediaPipe to recognize hand gestures and translate them into system control inputs — no mouse, no keyboard.
TumblePop Clone
Classic arcade game in C++ with OOP
A feature-complete clone of the classic TumblePop arcade game, built from scratch in C++ using object-oriented design principles and SFML for graphics.
Metal Slug Clone
Side-scrolling shooter in C++ OOP
A side-scrolling run-and-gun game inspired by Metal Slug, built in C++ with a full OOP architecture — including enemy systems, animations, and level design.
Web Design Projects
Responsive frontend interfaces
A collection of modern, responsive web design projects showcasing frontend skills — clean layouts, visual design sensibility, and mobile-first development.
Beyond the code.
Technical skills are table stakes. Real impact comes from leading, communicating, and taking ownership. Here's where I've done exactly that.
Professional Experience
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
Nuqta (joinnuqta.org)
Co-founded Pakistan's largest student mentorship platform with Zayam. Together, engineered the full-stack web application, recruited and vetted high-achieving mentors, and led community growth.
Contract Sales Representative
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan
Worked in a professional B2C sales environment, managing client relationships and driving conversions through effective communication and negotiation.
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Captain, Student Council
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Hyderabad
Led a student body of 1,800+ students. Coordinated council responsibilities, organized initiatives, and represented student interests at the institutional level.
President, English Club
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Hyderabad
Led club activities and organized English-language events that boosted communication skills, public speaking, and confidence among peers.
Team Leader
Multiple Academic Projects
Served as team leader across multiple academic projects including the Civics project. Coordinated task distribution, managed timelines, and ensured quality delivery.
Founder & CEO
ZBM Lifestyle
Founded and operated an e-commerce lifestyle brand for one year. Managed product sourcing, branding, marketing, and customer interactions. Closed to prioritize FAST — proof of academic discipline.
Milestones & Recognition.
Every certificate is a chapter. Every competition is a test. Here's what I've earned on the way.
World AI Competition for Youth
Participant — 2020 & 2021
Participated twice in this prestigious global youth AI competition, showcasing AI projects and competing on an international level.
AKESP MUN
Honourable Mention
Received Honourable Mention at the AKESP Model United Nations conference for outstanding debate, diplomacy, and resolution writing.
HDMUN
Honourable Mention
Recognized with Honourable Mention at HDMUN for strong committee performance and diplomatic skills.
Open House — Water Monitoring System
Participation Certificate
Built and presented a Water Monitoring System focused on sea monitoring, earthquake detection, and environmental awareness.
STEAM Competition — AI Skin Analysis
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Developed an AI-powered skin analysis model, trained and deployed for the STEAM Competition organized by the Regional Directorate in collaboration with Government of Sindh.
All Sindh Youth Spelling Bee
Participant
Competed in the All Sindh Youth Spelling Bee Competition, representing English language proficiency at provincial level.
Let's connect.
Whether you're a recruiter, a fellow builder, or someone with an interesting problem — I'm always open to a good conversation. Reach out.
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