Aqsa Umar

Software Engineer and Lecturer with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Bioinformatics. Published researcher and author/co-author of 11 research papers. Selected as Stanford Code in Place Section Leader and CS50x Puzzle Day participant by Harvard.

Currently a PhD Student in Modeling and Data Science at the University of Turin, Italy (Nov 2026 - Ongoing). Previously obtained M.Eng in Software Engineering from MUET, Pakistan (CGPA 3.81/4).

Featured Projects

• Masters Thesis: COVID-19 Genome Analysis using SPM: Analyzed genomes using Sequential Pattern Mining algorithms.
• Activity Recognition and Web Service Development: ML models for activity recognition using Azure ML Studio.
• TheWareHouse.pk: Marketplace Development: MERN stack marketplace prototype and artist-focused tools.
• Bachelors Project: LERNEN: Platform connecting students with IT professionals.

Certificates

• Stanford University: Section Leader, Code in Place 2025 View Certificate
• Harvard University: CS50x Puzzle Day Participant 2025 View Certificate