Javaria Azka
Academic Program Coordinator | Research Assistant
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About
Student-focused academic professional with experience coordinating academic programs, advising students, and serving as the main point of contact between students and university departments. Skilled in resolving student inquiries, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating across faculty and administrative teams. Combines strong communication and organizational skills with a background in teaching and applied research, including development of an AI-based accessibility tool for visually impaired users.
Experience
Research Assistant at FAST NUCES, Lahore Campus (2025-09 – Present)
- Serve as Teaching Assistant for Data Mining and Design & Analysis of Algorithms, mentoring students through lab sessions, coursework guidance, and grading.
- Lead a research project (Graph Reader) building an AI-based accessibility tool that converts graph images into audio descriptions for visually impaired users, alongside a companion PDF-to-audio application.
- Co-authoring a research paper documenting the system design and methodology, currently in preparation for submission.
Assistant PG Coordinator & Teaching Assistant at Bahria University, Lahore (2020-02 – 2024-11)
- Served as the main point of contact between faculty and the program office for 50+ MS-program students, Coordinating Scheduling, Course Registrations, and Exam logistics via the university's Campus Management System (CMS) portal.
- Resolved student walk-in queries and processed academic documents, maintaining clear communication and accurate records.
- Supported undergraduate CS courses as Teaching Assistant — running labs, grading assignments, and addressing student coursework questions.
- Prepared reports and maintained program documentation, ensuring up-to-date and accurate student records.
Computer Teacher at Lahore Grammar School (LGS) (2018-01 – 2020-01)
- Designed and delivered lessons in basic computing, typing, and introductory programming.
Teacher & Student Advisor at American Lyceum (2016-10 – 2017-12)
- Taught computer science and mathematics; advised students on academic planning.
Education
MS in Computer Science – Bahria University, Lahore Campus (2018 – 2020)
BS in Computer Science – Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (2013 – 2017)
Intermediate in Pre-Engineering – Kips College, Lahore (2011 – 2013)
Matric in Science – Allama Iqbal High School, Lahore (2009 – 2011)
