I am Warda Rana, a Junior Lab Engineer in the Department of Computer Science at National University of Technology (NuTech). With around 8 months of experience in academia, I bring a diverse background that includes professional roles as a Graphic Designer and Software Quality Engineer Trainee in the industry. My current focus lies in supporting lab operations and contributing to a hands-on learning environment for students. I am passionate about bridging my practical industry experience with academic work to foster technical skills and problem-solving in emerging fields.
Design Trainee — Trillium Information Security Systems
Dec 2024 – March 2025
Designed marketing materials including social media posts, newsletters, and certificates while learning brand consistency in a professional environment.
Graphic Designer — Wali Systems (Remote)
May 2025 – Aug 2025
Created and managed social media content for multiple brands, maintaining visual consistency and engagement.
Software Quality Assurance Intern — Wali Systems (Remote)
May 2025 – Aug 2025
Performed manual and automated testing using Laravel Dusk for GoCathLab, ensuring application quality and reliability.
Junior Lab Engineer — CS Department, NuTech University
Sep 2025 – Present
Serving as a Junior Lab Engineer in the CS Department at NuTech, assisting faculty in conducting labs for Web Technologies, Digital Logic Design, and Human Computer Interaction. Responsible for guiding students through practical tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring smooth lab operations. Actively involved in preparing lab materials and evaluating student performance to support effective learning outcomes.
Bachelor of Software Engineering — COMSATS University
2020 – 2024
As a Junior Lab Engineer, I have assisted lecturers in delivering the following undergraduate lab courses, playing an active role in guiding students through practical tasks, evaluating their lab work, conducting viva sessions, preparing lab manuals and quiz materials and ensuring a productive hands-on learning environment.
- Web Technologies
- Human Computer Interaction
- Mobile Application Development
- Digital Logic Design