Zainab Imran
Sialkot, Pakistan
Summary
Aspiring AI researcher and full-stack engineer from Pakistan with experience as an e-commerce founder and open-source AI developer. Skilled in machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, with practical experience developing AURA_AI, a real-time assistive system for the sensory-impaired (Python, OpenCV, TTS). Passionate about leveraging AI to create social impact, particularly in underprivileged communities. Seeking to advance expertise in intelligent systems and applied AI through Brunel University’s MSc AI, benefiting from its industry-connected research, expert faculty, and focus on socially responsible technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Data Analytics Virtual Intern
Quantium (via Forage)
Remote
2026.02 - Current
- Completed retail analytics simulation replicating real-world Quantium Analytics & Strategy team workflows.
- Applied Python (Pandas, Matplotlib) to analyse customer transaction data and model segment-level purchasing behaviour.
- Designed store performance experiments using statistical t-tests and magnitude distance uplift analysis (trial vs. control).
Founder & Digital Operations Lead
Nature Impex
Sialkot, Pakistan
2024.05 - Current
- Founded and independently built a live international e-commerce export platform for a leather manufacturer.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Architected full WooCommerce store with USD export pricing, international product catalogue, and buyer-facing storefront.
- Identified and scoped AI integration opportunities: demand forecasting, automated buyer-matching, and intelligent inventory management.
Freelance Full Stack Developer & Digital Consultan
Self-employed
2023.03 - Current
- Delivered custom web applications, CRM/ERP systems, and scalable backend architectures using MERN and MEAN stacks for international clients.
- Built Android applications in Kotlin; provided WordPress/WooCommerce, SEO, and digital marketing strategy consulting.
- Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues.
- Developed functional databases, applications and servers to support websites on back-end.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Virtual University of Pakistan
Pakistan 2022.04 - 2026.04
Certification
- Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate - January 2026
- Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development - August 2025
- Quantium Data Analytics Virtual Internship
- Python for Everybody (Coursera)
- Android Development (Coursera)
Projects
AURA_AI - Assistive AI for Visual & Hearing Impairments - Python, Computer Vision, NLP, TTS, Open Source
▪ Engineered end-to-end computer vision pipeline: real-time object detection, speech-to-text recognition, and TTS synthesis for accessibility use
▪ Implemented accessibility-first UX: silent mode, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, comprehensive open-source documentation
AI-Powered E-Commerce Intelligence Platform - Python, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, WooCommerce REST API
▪ Designing demand forecasting, automated buyer-matching, and intelligent inventory management for Pakistani SME exporters
▪ Non-technical SME dashboard planned; motivated by quantifiable data gaps identified through Nature Impex operations
Quantium Retail Analytics — Customer Analysis & Experimentation - Forage · Python
▪ Delivered customer segmentation, statistical uplift testing, and Pyramid Principle stakeholder reporting
Timeline
Data Analytics Virtual Intern
Quantium (via Forage)
2026.02 - Current
Founder & Digital Operations Lead
Nature Impex
2024.05 - Current
Freelance Full Stack Developer & Digital Consultan
Self-employed
2023.03 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Virtual University of Pakistan
2022.04 - 2026.04