Fozia ZEESHAN
Christchurch
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive expertise in software engineering and artificial intelligence, previously at Yoobee Colleges. Proven ability to mentor students and develop innovative curricula. Adept in data analytics and project management, fostering a collaborative learning environment that enhances student engagement and success. Committed to integrating industry trends into academic frameworks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer: Software
Engineering, Yoobee Colleges, UP Education
02.2023 - Current
- As a lecturer for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE) and Master of Software Engineering (MSE) programs, I am responsible for delivering high-quality education, course development, and student mentorship
- My key responsibilities include:
- Teaching & Course Management
- Designing, developing, and delivering course content for BSE Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, as well as MSE students
- Teaching a diverse range of subjects, including:
- MSE: Delivered the Data Analytics course, developed course materials, and designed research-based and innovative assessments
- Bachelor of software engineering(BSE) Year 1: Web and Mobile UX Design & Prototyping, Web Development, Mobile Application Development, C++, C#, Object-Oriented Programming, LINQ, and Data Structures
- BSE Year 2: Artificial Intelligence (Elective) – Responsible for course development, content creation, and machine learning-based coding assignments
- BSE Year 3: Supervising students specializing in Artificial Intelligence, providing research guidance and technical mentorship
- Research Supervision & Academic Alignment
- Supervising BSE Year 3 and MSE students in AI-related research projects, ensuring they receive comprehensive support in methodology, implementation, and analysis
- Developing and evaluating research-driven assessments that align with industry standards and emerging trends in software engineering and artificial intelligence
- Ensuring all course materials and assessments align with program learning outcomes and accreditation requirements
- Mentorship & Industry Collaboration
- Encouraging and guiding students in independent research projects to enhance their practical knowledge and research capabilities
- Collaborating with industry experts and academic peers to refine course content and ensure alignment with current technological advancements
- Actively participating in professional development activities, including conferences, workshops, and training sessions, to enhance teaching methodologies and subject matter expertise
- Curriculum & Assessment Development
- Extensive experience in curriculum development, aligning course materials with program objectives and industry requirements
- Designing assessments that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on project-based learning
- By integrating research, practical projects, and industry trends into the learning experience, I am committed to fostering a student-centered, innovation-driven educational environment that prepares graduates for success in software engineering and AI.
Associate Professor
Govt. Graduate College Sahiwal
01.2011 - 01.2023
- During my tenure as Associate Professor (IT), I have fulfilled both administrative and academic responsibilities for the institution
- The following are my key administrative responsibilities:
- Department head of Information Technology
- As a HOD I, coordinates operations relating to the college's long-term technical infrastructure planning, including administrative/student information systems, computer networks in computer labs, and video conferencing systems
- The scheduling and management of physical exams and maintenance of student records, as well as their verifications
- Student’s advisor for BS 4 Years Program
- Chairperson admission committee of BS 4 years program
- Member purchase committee
- Key teaching duties
- Preparing and organizing lectures for IT bachelor's degree students.
- Supervisor of elective subject "Data Science" for final year projects of BS 4th year final year students
- Supervision of research proposals and theses as a potential supervisor for students in their final semester
- Conferences organizer on artificial intelligence, Data Analytics ,web development, and E-commerce
- Participated in university initiatives designed to increase diversity among faculty members.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Reviewed manuscripts submitted for publication in academic journals related to the field.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
Teacher O'Level Computer Science
Bloomfield Hall School(Cambridge International)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- During my job as teacher, I have taught upper junior ,middle, O’level and A’level classes
- The following are my key responsibilities
- I taught Maths , Eng , Computer to middle classes
- I performed duties as a computer science teacher of O’ Level and A’ Level students
- Designing curriculum of the upper - middle classes
- Developing class presentations
- Grading student's work
- Helping pupils who have fallen behind
- Creating examination
- Materials
- Assigning homework
- Evaluating students
- Preparing grading cards.
Lecturer
Bahuddin Zakriya University , D.G Khan campus
03.2006 - 12.2008
- As a University lecturer in computer science, my primary responsibilities included the following:
- Teaching BCS and MCS classes
Teacher
AL SAHI SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL
01.2005 - 12.2005
- It was a rewarding experience to teach in a department of special education
- AL-SAHI SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL was a wonderful District institution where students with special needs were educated and trained
- Key Responsibilities
- Observance and evaluation of children's development and attending meetings conducted for the modification of teaching tactics appropriately
- Connecting with parents and families on a frequent basis to review children's growth and resolve any problems
- Assisting the chief instructor in the planning and execution of daily activities and procedures
- It was also my prior duty to provide Individualized assistance for children with exceptional needs
- Providing progress reports to parents and families on their children's learning environment
- Experience as a tutor special education school
- Here at this institution, I utilised my Bachelor of Education degree experience
- Here is my work experience at this institution
- The school prioritized the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of the student
- The school emphasized the significance of ties and connections with others, particularly extended family and the larger community, by highlighting the importance of belongings
- The school emphasized the child's capacity to actively contribute to his or her own learning and development as well as to the learning and development of others
- The significance of communication and language development in children, including both verbal and nonverbal communication, is emphasized
- The children were encouraged to explore and learn about their environment through play and inquiry, and they were taught to develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
Lecturer
International Kurakuram University Gilgit, PAK
01.2002 - 12.2004
- As a University lecturer in computer science, my primary responsibilities included the following:
- Teaching BCS classes
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science
Lincoln University
New Zealand04.2025
Master of Science - Computer Science
Arid Agriculture University
Pakistan01.2018
Masters of Computer Science - Computer Science
Bahauddin Zakriya University (BZU)
Multan, Pakistan01.2000
B.Sc. - Computer Science
BZU University
Multan, Pakistan01.1998
B.Ed - Education
University of Education
Lahore, PakistanSkills
- Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Abilities
- Data analytics
- Machine learning
- Software development
- Curriculum development
- Research supervision
- Technical mentorship
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Extensive Expertise in Artificial Intelligence
- System Analytics
- Data Analytics
- Software Engineering
- Business and Health Informatics
- Web Development
- Programming Languages
- Strong Resilience and Persistence
- Proven Ability to Work Effectively Both Independently and in Team Settings
- In-depth Understanding of Effective Teaching Methodologies
- Dedicated Researcher
- Mentoring and Inspiring Students
Affiliations
- IEEE Member
- Member Yoobee Research Committee
- Member board of studies Yoobee colleges
Trainings and workshops
Armed Services Board certificate in Security and First Aid (PAK)
Mental Health First Aid training by St. John (New Zealand)
Accomplishments
Professional Affiliations
- IEEE Member
- Member Yoobee Research Committee
- Member board of studies Yoobee colleges.
Supervised projects
Supervised Projects (AI/Data Science Focus)
🔹 AI Wildlife Conservation (YOLOv8, Faster R-CNN)
🔹 Mental Health Behavior Analysis (Haar Filters + ResNet)
🔹 Automated Agricultural System (Image Recognition)
🔹 Data Analytics for Avon River Water Quality
🔹Predictive Analytics for House Price Estimation
🔹Fraud detection in financial transactions
🔹Sentiment Analysis on Social Media Data
🔹Market Basket Analysis (Association Rule Mining)
Research Publications
I am a very active member of Yoobee Colleges' research committee and continuously produce quality research work. Here are my research publications.
[1]. Zeeshan, F., & Prakash, B. (2025, January). AI-Powered Health Analytics: Addressing Cultural Disparities and Promoting Equity in Healthcare Delivery. Research & Professional Development Symposium 2025, Auckland.
[2]. Zeeshan, F., Nepal, N., & Norouzifard, M. (2024). Use of Artificial Intelligence in Ethereum Forecasting: The Deep Learning Models RNN and CNN with Ensemble Averaging. International Journal of Innovations in Science and Technology (IJIST). 🔗Link
[3]. Zeeshan, F., Nepal, N., & Norouzifard, M. (2023, August). Measurement and Forecasting of Fluctuating Cryptocurrency Prices Using Deep Learning. IEEE 9th International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering (ICCCE). 🔗Link
[4]. Zeeshan, F. (2023, October). Predicting Cryptocurrency Prices: Assessing Accuracy Using Standard Evaluation Metrics. 2nd International Academic Conference of Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, Wellington, NZ. 🔗Link
[5]. Nasim, S., Hussain, S., Draz, U., Saeed, F., Haq, Z. U. I., Tahira, Abbas, U. N., & Rehman, M. U. (2020). An Energy Efficient Base Stations Optimization Scheme for Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks Enabled IoTs. IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, 20(10),65–78. 🔗Link
[6]. Saeed, F., Shafique, Dr., Haq, Z. U. I., & Sultan, R. (2017). Interactive Case Recognition using Forensic Techniques. International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), 15(5), 123-126. 🔗Link
[7]. Ahsan, R., Saeed, A., Siddiqi, S., Masood, A., Zeeshan, F., & Amjad, I. T. (2017). Brand Consciousness, Brand Loyalty, Consumer Satisfaction and Buying Behavior of Teenagers for Apparel and Clothing. European Journal of Business and Management, 9(34), 45–52. 🔗Link
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lecturer: Software
Engineering, Yoobee Colleges, UP Education
02.2023 - Current
Associate Professor
Govt. Graduate College Sahiwal
01.2011 - 01.2023
Teacher O'Level Computer Science
Bloomfield Hall School(Cambridge International)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lecturer
Bahuddin Zakriya University , D.G Khan campus
03.2006 - 12.2008
Teacher
AL SAHI SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL
01.2005 - 12.2005
Lecturer
International Kurakuram University Gilgit, PAK
01.2002 - 12.2004
Ph.D. - Computer Science
Lincoln University
Master of Science - Computer Science
Arid Agriculture University
Masters of Computer Science - Computer Science
Bahauddin Zakriya University (BZU)
B.Sc. - Computer Science
BZU University
B.Ed - Education
University of Education
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