I am Saad Rafi, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Data Science. I gained two years of industry experience as a Business Analyst in Australia, followed by a role as a Research Analyst in Pakistan. I am currently a faculty member teaching Parallel and Distributed Computing and Information Security, with a focus on both theoretical foundations and practical applications. I am passionate about bridging industry and academia to prepare students for the evolving demands of technology and data-driven environments in Pakistan and beyond.
Business Analyst Jan 2021 – June 2021
Managed Services Australia
• Internal process strategizing, streamlining, and mapping
• Basic Level 1 Technical Support via phone and email
• Business strategy brainstorming and planning
• Development of key business tools, integration of systems, using programming languages to deliver successful outcomes
• Remote monitoring of device endpoints, servers and workstations in security and network operation center using monitoring software
• Managed quarantine of email systems for clients using MailGuard platform, review, and release of quarantine emails
Research Associate Dec 2023 – OCT 2025
Digital Pakistan Lab
• Forecasting the financial, energy demand and supply in Pakistan using neural networks in collaboration with National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, Pakistan
• Forecasting temperature, wind speed and humidity of New Delhi using Facebook’s prophet model
• Built a 2D chess game using py-chess library
• AI based text generation. Developed a Python-based model using Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, TensorFlow/PyTorch, keras NLP, JSON. capable of reading books and generating questions and answers. The model leverages NLP techniques to create context-based questions, enhancing comprehension and engagement with the material
I have taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. Below are the courses I have been involved in teaching:
Information Security
Parallel and Distributed Computing
I have made several projects throughout my career which include:
H.E.L.P (Help Elders Live Peacefully):
Objective: To develop an online web portal to combat elder abuse in Australia
Tools: ASP.Net, SQL Server, Python
Student Circle:
Objective: To develop an online web portal which is a social media website for GIKI residents ONLY
Tools: ASP.Net, SQL Server, HTML, CSS
Forecasting Electricity demand in Pakistan Using Neural Networks:
Objective:
• Implement LSTM-based models for time series forecasting using state-of-the-art deep learning frameworks.
• Preprocess and prepare time series data for training, validation, and testing.
• Train LSTM models on historical data and fine-tune model parameters using appropriate optimization techniques.
Tools: Python, LSTMs, PyTorch
