Yousaf Maaz

Available for Software Engineering Opportunities

I build software
that solves real problems.

Software Engineer focused on full-stack development, backend systems, and practical AI-powered applications.

  • FAST-NUCES
  • Software Engineering
  • Islamabad, Pakistan
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • FastAPI
  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • AI/ML
  • GIS

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FAST-NUCESSoftware EngineeringIslamabad, Pakistan

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Production Applications

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Full-Stack Engineering

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AI & Machine Learning

04

GIS & Intelligent Systems

About

Engineering with purpose.

Yousaf Maaz is a Software Engineering graduate from FAST-NUCES with hands-on experience building production-ready full-stack applications, backend systems, and AI-powered solutions.

His experience includes React, Next.js, Node.js, FastAPI, Flask, Python, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, modern deployment workflows, and AI/data technologies.

He enjoys solving engineering problems, building maintainable software, and exploring practical applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Philosophy

How I approach engineering

  • 01

    Build for real users

    I focus on software that solves an actual problem rather than technology for its own sake.

  • 02

    Keep systems maintainable

    Readable code, clear architecture, reusable components, and predictable APIs matter.

  • 03

    Learn by building

    I continuously explore new technologies by applying them to real applications and engineering problems.

Featured Work

GeoVision

AI-Powered GIS Platform

Final Year Project

GeoVision is an AI-powered Geographic Information System designed to support urban planning, zoning intelligence, and land-use decision making.

  • React
  • FastAPI
  • Python
  • GeoPandas
  • Leaflet
  • AI/ML
  • REST APIs

Conceptual visualization — not a screenshot

  1. 01Urban parcels
  2. 02Environmental analysis
  3. 03Zoning information
  4. 04Spatial analysis
  5. 05AI-assisted decision support

Urban planning requires analyzing spatial, environmental, and zoning information together.

Projects

Selected Work

Client platforms, AI applications, and computer-vision systems built end to end.

  • AI / GIS

    GeoVision

    AI-powered Geographic Information System designed to support urban planning, zoning intelligence, and land-use decision making.

    • React
    • FastAPI
    • Python
    • GeoPandas
    • Leaflet
    • AI/ML
    • REST APIs
  • Production EdTech Platform

    iBlossomLearn Academy

    Production-ready educational platform for a USA-based client serving multilingual learners through web-based educational solutions.

    • React
    • Next.js
    • Node.js
    • PostgreSQL
    • Payload CMS
    • Stripe
    • Vercel
  • Full-Stack Client Application

    Rosie Platform

    Client-based web platform involving frontend development, CMS functionality, backend API integration, and production enhancements.

    • Next.js
    • React
    • Node.js
    • Payload CMS
  • AI Quran Learning Platform

    Al Kitaab

    Quran learning platform integrating the Tarteel AI Voice API for AI-powered recitation assessment.

    • Flask
    • Python
    • Tarteel AI
    • REST APIs
  • Computer Vision

    Sign Language to Text Converter

    Real-time computer vision application capable of recognizing sign language gestures through live webcam input and converting them into text.

    • Python
    • OpenCV
    • CNN
    • Computer Vision

Career

Experience

  1. Emumba

    Developer Intern

    Islamabad, Pakistan — Hybrid

    June 2024 – August 2024

    • Built reusable React components for production applications.
    • Collaborated with software engineers in Agile sprints.
    • Used Git-based development workflows.
    • Debugged frontend issues.
    • Improved performance, maintainability, and user experience.
    • Participated in code reviews and feature implementation.
    • Contributed to sprint planning and software engineering practices.
  2. InfraFlux

    C++ Development Intern

    Remote

    June 2023 – August 2023

    • Developed optimized C++ modules.
    • Focused on runtime performance and memory efficiency.
    • Applied systematic debugging.
    • Improved software reliability through optimization and testing.
    • Focused on code quality and performance improvements.

Research

Research experience

Research

January 2024 – Present

COLAB-NU Research Lab

Tier 3 Member

Focus areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Large Language Models
  • RAG
  • Intelligent Software Systems
  • AI Application Development
  • Collaborative Research

Toolkit

Technical Skills

Programming

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Java
  • C++
  • C#

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Leaflet

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • FastAPI
  • Flask
  • REST APIs
  • MVC Architecture

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • SQL Server

AI & Data

  • Pandas
  • GeoPandas
  • OpenCV
  • CNN
  • XGBoost
  • RAG
  • LLMs

Tools

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Docker
  • Vercel
  • Stripe
  • Payload CMS
  • JIRA
  • Figma
  • Linux

Depth

What I work with

How the pieces fit together across the stack.

  1. 01Frontend

    • React
    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
  2. 02Backend

    • FastAPI
    • Node.js
    • Express
    • REST APIs
  3. 03Data

    • PostgreSQL
    • MySQL
    • SQL
  4. 04AI / Data

    • Python
    • ML
    • RAG
    • LLMs
    • GeoPandas
    • OpenCV
  5. 05Deployment

    • Docker
    • Vercel
    • Linux

Education

FAST — National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

2022 – 2026

FAST-NUCES — Peshawar Campus

Relevant coursework

  • Software Design & Architecture
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Database Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Applied DevOps
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software Quality Assurance

Recognition

Achievements

  • Winner

    NaSCon'24 Code Jail Programming Competition

  • Participant

    IEEE ICET'23

  • Participant

    FAST Problem Solving Competition

Community

Leadership & teaching

  • Former Campus Director

    Zindigi Prize — FAST-NUCES

  • Former Co-Lead

    Google Developer Groups on Campus

  • Former Tier 3 Member

    COLAB-NU Research Lab

  • Teaching Assistant

    Expository Writing — Spring 2024

  • Teaching Assistant

    Islamic Studies — 2023

  • Co-Head Event Management

    FAST Incubation Society

  • Junior Representative

    IEEE Student Branch — FAST-NUCES

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