Dania Zahid

Dania Zahid

Tech Storyteller & PR Specialist | Winner, Digital Azadi Competition 2025 | CS @ Kinnaird

Based in: Lahore, PakistanMost recently: Event Promotion, Communications & Logistics, Kinnaird College for Women University

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Computer Science graduate specializing in the intersection of technology and communication. I translate complex technical concepts—from AI tax assistants to healthtech platforms—into compelling narratives that resonate with non-technical audiences. With experience coordinating large-scale events for 100+ participants and a proven track record in digital content strategy, I help startups and organizations build meaningful connections through storytelling.

Experience

Event Promotion, Communications & Logistics

Kinnaird College for Women UniversityLahore, Pakistanwork

Summary

Supported promotion and communications for a university technology festival, drafting and distributing event information to target audiences. Managed event logistics and operational coordination across multiple moving parts, collaborating across teams and adapting quickly as requirements changed.

Results

  • Coordinated logistics and event promotion for 100+ participants.

Event Coordination & Logistics

Kinnaird College for Women UniversityLahore, Pakistanwork

Summary

Supported planning and on-ground execution of annual events through participant coordination, logistics, and stakeholder communication.

Results

  • Coordinated logistics and stakeholder communication for 50+ participants.

Communications & Participant Coordination

Kinnaird College for Women UniversityLahore, Pakistanwork2026 – 2026

Summary

Managed participant information and event communications, ensuring accurate, timely coordination between participants and event teams a skill set directly transferable to managing media contacts and press logistics. Presented SmartTax, a final-year AI project, translating a technical product into a clear, audience-ready story for judges and attendees; the project received the Best Poster award. Coordinated with multiple stakeholders under changing event requirements, strengthening the adaptability needed for fast-moving PR and media cycles.

What I did

  • Led digital promotion for TechFusion via Instagram, creating reels and social media content to drive event engagement and awareness.
  • Coordinated with multiple stakeholders under changing event requirements, strengthening adaptability for fast-moving cycles.

Results

  • Won Best Poster for SmartTax by using real-life scenarios to explain AI concepts to non-technical judges.
  • Managed coordination and communications for 100+ participants and standees.
  • Best Poster award for SmartTax presentation.
AISmartTax

Skills

Technical

Startup & Technology Translation
Storytelling
Event Coverage & Promotion
Microsoft Office
Press Release Writing
Media & Journalist Relations
AI & Generative AI Tools
Canva
Press Materials & Media Kits
Digital Content & Media ToolsDigital Content & Media Tools
Research & Database Management

Areas of expertise

Stakeholder & Participant Communication
Presentation & Public Speaking
Team Collaboration
Adaptability

Languages

English
Urdu

Projects

NutriCare

Team Memberacademic
A technology-based health and nutrition platform that won first place in the Digital Azadi Competition 2025.
HealthTech

SmartTax – AI-Powered Tax Filing Assistant

Co-developerpersonal
An AI-powered tax-filing platform designed to simplify income tax filing for Pakistani taxpayers. Focused on translating complex AI automation into a clear, relatable narrative for non-technical users.
AITax Automation

Education

B.Sc. Computer Science

Kinnaird College for Women UniversityComputer ScienceAug 2022 – Aug 2026

Thesis. SmartTax – AI-Powered Tax Filing Assistant

Coursework

Software EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceDatabase SystemsWeb TechnologiesData Structures & AlgorithmsObject-Oriented Programming

Recognition

Awards

Best Poster TechFusion 3.0 Poster Competition

Kinnaird College for Women University2026

SmartTax recognized for its AI-powered approach to tax automation in Pakistan.

1st Place Digital Azadi Competition 2025

Digital Azadi2025

Won first place with NutriCare, a technology-based health and nutrition platform, competing against university-level teams.

Certifications

Content Writing Certificate

Professional Development

Anthropic AI Fluency for Small Businesses

Anthropic

Claude Platform 101

Anthropic
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