Alishba Javed

CS at LUMS | Building Legible Systems at the Intersection of HCI, Blockchain & AI

Based in: Lahore, PakistanMost recently: Research & Operations Associate, Word RepublicExperience: 4 years

BSc Computer Science student at LUMS with a focus on building legible, high-integrity systems. Experienced in distributed systems (P2P, DEX), econometric research, and full-stack development. Passionate about the 'trust problem' in AI and Blockchain—designing interfaces that are honest about complexity rather than just simplifying it. Proven track record in research (Spotify popularity analysis) and technical leadership (AIESEC).

Experience

Research & Operations Associate

Word RepublicworkJun 2022

reduction in retrieval time: 80%reduction in retrieval time
increase in team productivity: 25%increase in team productivity
improvement in operational efficiency: 30%improvement in operational efficiency

Summary

Improved operational efficiency by 30% by designing a digital data management system; reduced document retrieval time by 80%+ (from 10+ minutes to under 2 minutes) through optimized data architecture and process engineering. Increased team productivity by 25% through data-driven performance tracking dashboards and process optimization, generating insights that informed resource allocation decisions.

Results

Designed a digital data management system that reduced document retrieval time from 10+ minutes to under 2 minutes (80%+ improvement) by centralizing previously unretrievable online class data.
Architected 'master documents' that evolved into interactive dashboards, providing seamless data navigation for both students and administrative staff.
Increased overall team productivity by 25% through the implementation of data-driven performance tracking and process optimization.

Data ArchitectureInformation ArchitectureProcess EngineeringDashboardsUser-Centered Design

Teaching Assistant – CS 200: Intro to Programming

LUMSpart timeSep 2025 – Dec 2025

Improved programming fundamentals for 250+ students by leading weekly 3-hour labs; data-driven tracking of assignment completion rates informed iterative curriculum adjustments. Reduced recurring coding errors by 20–25% across core assignments by mentoring students in structured debugging and analytical problem-solving frameworks. Partnered with faculty to design and evaluate programming assessments, applying data analysis to identify common error patterns and improve student outcomes.

ProgrammingData AnalysisDebugging

Software Engineer Intern

TechloyceinternshipJul 2025 – Aug 2025

Reduced manual QA effort by 30% by designing 20+ Cypress automated test cases, cutting release validation cycles and improving delivery predictability across production systems. Resolved 15+ critical UI/UX defects in high-traffic environments through systematic debugging — improving system reliability and reducing escalation to senior engineers. Strengthened data integrity across subscription workflows by integrating and validating REST APIs, working end-to-end across the SDLC in Agile sprints.

CypressREST APIsSDLCAgile

Skills

Technical

Python

Microsoft Excel

Git

Econometrics

C/C++

JavaScript

GitHub Actions

Docker

Cypress

REST APIs

Data Science

Data Analysis

Stata

Chainlink

AI/ML

SQL

Solidity

Flask

TypeScript

Hardhat

Haskell

Areas of expertise

Process Optimisation

Projects

Distributed Exchange System

Lead Engineerpersonal

Engineered a high-availability transactional system with real-time oracle pricing, multi-wallet custody, and gas-optimised flows — demonstrating distributed system design and data pipeline thinking

SolidityHardhatChainlink

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P2P File Sharing System

Developerpersonal

Reduced lookup complexity from O(n) to O(log n) by implementing DHT with consistent hashing - a ~10× scalability improvement for large peer networks. Automated deployment pipeline using Docker and CI/CD via GitHub Actions, eliminating manual release steps and improving system reproducibility

PythonDockerGitHub Actions

Loop

Full Stack Developeracademic

Delivered a full-stack campus event discovery and management platform end-to-end — from Figma wireframes and requirements engineering to a working Android app with real-time Firebase integration, role-based navigation (student / organiser / admin), RSVP tracking, organiser analytics dashboards, and admin moderation. Applied structured software engineering practices across the full SDLC - sprint planning, issue tracking, version control, UI/UX consistency testing, and technical documentation - shipping a polished product with event analytics, chat/inquiry flows, and push notifications

AndroidJavaKotlinFirebaseFigma

Spotify Popularity & Audio Characteristics Analysis

Lead Researcherpersonal2026 – May 2026

Large-scale econometric study of 89,740 unique Spotify tracks using OLS and WLS to quantify the impact of audio features on popularity. Built multiple regression models to test for genre-specific effects and nonlinearities, accounting for heteroskedasticity with robust standard errors.

StataEconometricsOLS/WLSRobust Standard Errors

Media

PUBLICATION

To What Extent Do Audio Characteristics Explain Spotify Popularity?

Econometric research paper analyzing the relationship between musical features and streaming success using the Spotify Tracks Dataset.

Education

BSc Computer Science

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)Computer ScienceGPA 3.22023 – 2027

Coursework

Data ScienceAI/MLEconometricsNetwork ComputingOperating SystemsWriting & Communication

A Levels / O Levels

Karachi Grammar School2018 – 2022

Recognition

Awards

A Levels (2A* 2A)

Karachi Grammar School2022

Academic achievement in A Levels

O Levels (7A* 3A)

Karachi Grammar School2020

Academic achievement in O Levels

Governance & advisory

Regional Head – Business Development

AIESEC in LUMSotherSep 2023 – 2026

Secured PKR 1.5M+ in sponsorships, exceeding funding targets through strategic partner negotiations with 37+ organisations. Delivered 42% ROI across 5+ events by optimising budgets and aligning partnerships with event goals; directed a team of 8 to execute a national conference with 300+ participants

Social impact & activities

Regional Head – Business Development

AIESEC in LUMSvolunteerSep 2023 – 2026

Led CSR initiatives impacting 5,000+ individuals, scaling social impact through structured program design and cross-functional coordination

Scratchathon

Scratchathonworkshop2024

Organizing the 'Scratchathon' event (150+ participants, 100+ projects), demonstrating measurable impact through structured program analytics

What drives the work

Motivations: Building honest, legible interfaces for complex systems
Bridging the gap between technical power and user trust in AI/Blockchain
Exploring the intersection of HCI and Distributed Systems
Principles: Technical Integrity
System Legibility
User Trust
Analytical Rigor

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