Joined the UNSWMSA Societies Extended Consultative Committee
I was part of the Da'wah branch
Continued to be apart of MEFF and ran iQuiz and Organised Stage performances and Annual Speech competitions for that year
Led and Organised the Young Innovators Australia Annual Picnic
Volunteered for assisting the TDC Fundraisers during the year
Was Treasurer at Young Innovators Australia
Elected President of Young Innovators Australia
Volunteered for Multiple events in and outside of University for the community
Organised the YIA Annual Picnic
Recorded multiple workshops and edited the videos for the UNSWMSA (IERA Workshop, Christianity Workshop, Activism Event with multiple professors and speakers)
Continued teaching and volunteering at the Ramadan Diary Program
Organised the Pakistan Independence Day event by PakOz
Organised with the CTOWNMSA at Western Sydney University a nightly community programs for 30 days
Volunteered in running the Parenting Workshop & Leadership Program at Young Innovators Australia
Ran a Weekly Mentoring Robotics Program
Cofounded a Company called Ductu - a STEM focussed Compnay that helps makes Robotics more hands on and doesn't just stop at running workshops but tries to have more Project Based Learning
This was inspired from DESN1000, where different students would take on different technical roles and focus on mastering them. I would try to emulate that using the First Lego League Challenge
Teaching Robotics for two terms with iShareTek at Unity Grammar
Tutored at UNSW 2 differentComputer Science Subjects
COMP1511 - Introduction to Computer Science
COMP4920 - Professional Issues and Ethics in Information Technology
Continued Tech support role for businesses including Gilcon Structural Engineers
Taught the newly revised Robotics Program at Al-Faisal College (Campbelltown) from During Term 3
Followed it up with Coaching two AFC teams for the First Lego League Challenge in NSW during Term 4
Switched to Computer Science Bachelors
Completed my Ethics course with a CM (highest grade)
Later ended up tutoring for the course as well alongside COMP1511
Completed Web Front-End Programming (COMP6080)
Learnt how to code with HTML + CSS + JS and also the ReactJS framework
Created multiple frontend sites in the course
Did the Databases Fundamentals course (COMP3311), but did not pass due to a poor exam situation (Passed, but got a technical fail and even after appealing was not allowed to resit the test)
Learnt PostGreSQL + Python for a Database client
Completed Introduction to Security Engineering and Cyber Security (COMP6441) and made a front end that helps simulate and communicate Cyber Security threats
Completed Computer Networks and Applications course (COMP3331) where I covered the essentials and basics of Networking and Coded my own custom URP protocol (UDP Reliable Protocol) for file transferring using Python
COMP3311 Database Schema
Completed My Role @ JEPS - I finally decided to leave my work at JEPS so that I can experiement and learn new languages and skills. Giving me 1 year of IT experience.
I have learnt a little bit of Flutter, and have gotten myself familiar with Java. Properly learning Object Oriented Programming in COMP2511.
With Flutter I was trying to learn how to make my first app, but was lacking fundamental in object oriented design to make sense of the programming Paradigm, hence why I learnt Java
Did courses like DESN2000 - Learning Embedded Systems engineering. We used an STM32 Micro-controller and using both C and Assembly designed a laboratory timer and a report with the relevant research justifying its design
Started learning about FPGA boards in COMP3222 and after learning about Logic Gates, and due to just the quality of learning in that course in particular [I found FPGA boards interesting but disliked the learning style of the course] - I decided to drop the course entirely and started learning towards more Computer Science (Embedded Systems / Cyber Security) rather than pure Computer Engineering with all its electrical content.
Was also doing Discrete Mathematics around the same time which complimented data structures very well.
<Rest is work in progress as I haven't updated this in a while lol>
Learnt how to use Javascript to code a backend for a Kahoot look-alike in a university project called "Toohack" where we used Javascript and Typescript on an Express framework to get familiar with creating APIs and Documenting APIs ourselves.
Officially joined Young Innovators Australia Inc. as a member.
I continued to run and improve the Robotics Workshops having students actually try to solve a maze I built by spending a couple hours trying to solve it with a design and create a presentation on their design, introducing them to algorithms and other cool concepts of Computer Science they can learn about in relation to Robotics.
Ran community activities at Wanderer on Q (2024)
Invited as a guest speaker for the Year 12 Graducation for Al-Faisal College at Austral (Liverpool)
During Science Week we also organised a great Robotics Information session which was followed up by a Robotics workshop
Began studying Computer Engineering at UNSW. So far I have been maintaining a high mark in many courses and have been performing well. At the end of the year I have learned about electrical circuits, building robots, programming with C, data structures and algorithms with C and Engineering fundamentals.
Started Google IT Support Professional Certificate (Finished all Fundamentals & Bits and Bytes of Networking & Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User)
Starting working as a Technical Support Officer (IT / TSO), I have done my training and did work in Saint Marys South and am currently working part time in James Erskine Public School. Apart of this experience I have learned
How to Manage Apple devices with JAMF
Manage google devices, accounts, apps and workspace with Google Admin (Part of learning in Department of Education NSW)
How to manage Windows devices using Farsight (ever since development and soft launch) and UDM.
Improved on my skills on troubleshooting 3D printers, normal printers, computer failures in both hardware and software.
Learned how to manage ticketing systems and many admin / management systems such as Compass and Sentral for tasks and transfering data between the two
Went through various Professional Learnings for things such as Cyber Security, Child Safety, getting WWC checks and more!
Continued Learning Javascript and improved on my knowledge but still hadn't applied or used the language. Also continued running Python workshops for passionate students
Ran STEM workshops for students (part of Young Innovators Australia commitment) despite medical illness (Coding & Robotics)
After Coding, I kept students engaged in learning by running Post-Workshop Competitions
Organised How to Plan for Uni workshop for friends and uni students which was mentored by Shafqat Ali. Set up of venue and resources and admin tasks were done by myself
Joined MEFF Executive team and ran iQuiz and Organised Stage performances and Annual Speech competitions for that year
I was more involved in working with businesses and managing their IT infrastructure such as Gilcon
Got Multiple Awards for high Atar and Volunteering. Also built the best performing robot for my DESN1000 Project for that assignment getting over 98 on the course while learning Engineering.
Organised Kahoots for Community Organisations in Macarthur for various events such as Outdoor Movie Nights
Supported Charities such as TDC Australia by organising the livestream of their events, taking pictures, and more alongside Shafqat during events such as 25th March's Iftar
Ran a robotics Incursions and introductory sessions at different schools and libraries throughout the year to involve more and more children in robotics. Running sessions in Liverpool library, Campbelltown Library, and Cecil Hills Public School.
Organised the Ramadan Shopping Festival's iQuiz and other competitions such as the speech competition. Helping with MC role, and other jobs on the day and in preperation
Organised training for students, teachers and school executives / staff on using AI such as ChatGPT for teaching in administration / work for more efficient work and to allow for more productivity
Worked on Young Innovators Australia's work infastructure and throughout the year enabled more and more use of technology to help enable students and executives within the organisation to function (Also improving our robotics program after each workshop)
Ran and prepared multiple breakfasts for Campbelltown's Technology, Construction, Doctor, and Engineer's Groups to help bring the network of Campbelltown together
Managed the livestream, stage, preperation and event for the the very large and successful Pakistan Independence Dinner in 2023 with various MPs, special guests and community leaders to also bring together the community in Campbelltown and help Pakistani immigrants and those who are not connected with the vast network of talented people, young and old in Campbelltown.
Also mentored students throughout this year in tutoring, in TAFE, within the Young Innovators Club, at schools and at workshops.
Set up and recycled many laptops for deserving students and for people in community who needed them and were contributing to communities well being
Worked with PakOZ to cover all the community organisations and local businesses for immigrants and taking pictures, videos and making presentations about local initiatives. Also promoting various Charities, support groups and local leaders.
Trained various club members and people on Public Speaking, networking, introductions and mentored many students on how they can get connections and expand their own skillset
Organised an introduction to our HSC Workshops to redirect students to our previous livestreams and also raise awareness for schools to also help support struggling students and students who want to accel
Through YIA and meeting with the local Library we are going to plan long term holiday programs for Coding, Robotics, Public Speaking and this will all be for students which is designed to be free using NSW's creative kids vouchers and enable students learning.
On top of this, I am going to engage more and more students in the club to help them with their learning, careers and provide more support and services to club members who want to learn and utilise technologies such as Google Workspace.
I also promote STEM in the schools I work in, my most recent Milestone being the promotion of 3D Printing in my school and facilitating the use of multiple STEM Kits for the school to choose from.
I am a university tutor, exam supervisor and marker for COMP1511
Developed FRESH new robotics workshop for YIA - this involved creating everything from scratch using only EV3 and my robotics knowledge to develop an 8 weeks robotics course that finished on the second last day of the year (a week was skipped due to hot temps)
School Captain in Al-Faisal College Minto
I won the NSW essay competition for the Constitutional Convention. Later represented New South Whales as a delegate in the 27th National Schools Constitutional Convention.
Won the Macarthur Senior Community Service Award. See a video report here.
For Young Innovators Australia (YIA) I managed and ran STEM Learning workshops during the school holidays of 2022.
Was mentoring children for the Ramadan Diary Program and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Campbelltown chapters of IFAM and Saarban Islamic Trust
Organised a school Iftar Dinner alongside my SRC members
At school, I was mentoring students in year 8
My news articles in AMUST paper: https://www.amust.com.au/author/shayyan-ali/
Was responsible in handling the main projector and helped organising The Diabetes Center's fundraiser for the Sahiwal hospital in Pakistan
Throughout 2022, I was running livestreams for primary, highschool and HSC students in preparing for HSC, their mental health and discussing career and STEM related topics. Also explored the value of mentoring
Got a 95 Atar in HSC which is a testament to the HSC Workshop I have supported and my support to its students for the last couple years
Organised and was MC for mental health challenges for HSC students livestream, having many prominent guests, professionals, teachers, principals, HSC markers, and people from the community joining in.
Started Volunteering to tutor students for Math as a free service, as I got a 97 in HSC for maths and also helped them increase their marks in their studies
During Primary and Highschool I have done many od IT Jobs for Notebook Solutions (Refferences are Shafqat, Gulzar & Gosha) and this taught me about setting up printers, building computers, and I have also helped manage the IT infastructure of many businesses / organisations large and small such as hospitals.
Was MC for the Multicultral Children's Festival in Campbelltown and was aprat of PakOZ
Volunteered my time to manage the front stage and projector of the APWA Christmas festival (I had trained volunteers to take over after half the event was finished)
I have trained teachers and volunteers
Learned basics of Python and Javascript so I am familiar with both languages though have not applied the learning and set up a learning course and workshop for students who wanted to learn Python
Revised and re-learned HTML and CSS (I designed courses for them early on during 2021 / 2020 and revised and learnt more)
Young Innovators Network & Australia
Founding member since 2017
I have also been a mentor, mentoring and guiding hundreds of children over the years
I have run many workshops, competitions and events
Young Innovators Club
Founding member since 2019
Worked with many mentors and organisations whilst in the club
Islamic Forum for Australian Muslims (IFAM) in Campbelltown
And many more Organisations & Communities
MEFF
ISRA
Diversity Skills Training (DST in Auburn)
The Diabetes Center
Etc.
Was School Captain and Vice Captain in 2016
Introduced new policies and duties for the SRC
Prayer, Playground and Detention supervision to aid teachers during school construction of new facilities and navigating students through the buildings
Was High school Vice Captain in 2021 and School Captain in 2022
Introduced new school policies such as boys and girls swapping playgrounds to allow girls more time on sports equipment (there's some context behind this)
Also was apart of a tutoring program where I tutored younger students
After program ended, as Vice Captain I reintroduced it for struggling students
Organised the school's first independent student-organised iftar dinner with the support of the SRC, inside the school hall
School Vice Captain
YIN: Ran many workshops and mentored many kids during the holidays, organised the speech competition and coding competitions including designing the website and marketing the workshops. Also became a head mentor during this year
Founded the Young Innovators Club and was the head mentor of the club.
Was mentoring students in school this year for subjects such as Math and prioritised pulling up weaker students and assisting those around me in studies and in life in general
Received an award for excellence in mathematics
Was active in assisting migrant communities through the PakOz community facebook page (helping with recording, media etc.)
YIN: Ran a stall at the Campbelltown Youth Centre
YIN: Moved all operations online, became a mentor online and was the head mentor for coding workshops, also edited videos produced by the team that are designed to help the community in shifting to a healthy lifestyle while in lockdown
YIA: Continued working in Pakistan on STEM ON WHEELS during summer
Was apart of the YMCA Space Camp - And received rewards for hard work in certain activities
Prefect for SRC
Received 1st place for Mathematics accelerated maths
Received 2nd place for commerce
Received an award for high results in Naplan
Was apart of the Peer tutoring program of 2019
YIN: Ran a stall during the Al-Faisal Eid festival
YIN: Opened up our workshops in other areas such as Granville and Auburn and was mentoring children in each workshop
YIA: Went to Pakistan to initiate the STEM ON WHEELS project and charity
Went through mentorship training and became a mentor for students
Received the 'Macarthur Community Service Award'
Assisted in set up for the 2019 IFAM Children's Islamic Quiz
YIN: Ran a poster competition in a collaboration with MEFF, Set up the stall and conducted a prize distribution on stage, set up and ran the iQuiz in collaboration with MEFF
Second Place is science and mathematics
ICAS: Credit in mathematics
Active Community Award, and Citizenship Award
YIN: Participated and set up the LAN Party, robotics, coding and other workshops that year.
YIN: Made an investors pitch for Ductu (online mentoring program) for the Conrad Challenge
Founded Young Innovators Network (YIN) and was setting up workshops and participating in many during the year (A.k.a. Young Innovators Australia [YIA])
Won the NSW Children's Festival Poster competition
Was also a Prefect for SRC during that year
Volunteered to help set up the IFAM Islamic Quiz
Was the School Vice Captain, replacing the captain by the end of the year
Introduced prayer duties and lunch duties for SRC
Involved in developing PBIS presentations for teachers
ICAS: Distinction in Digital Technologies
3rd place for scholarships in Al-Faisal
Won the Scope IT tech tournament Coding Award that same year
Received an Outstanding service to the community Award (Citizenship Award)
MEFF: Performed a Nasheed on behalf of Campbelltown Ramadan Diary youth group.
Also continued the Ramadan diary program
Ran the Hangout with Youth Program
We also introduced the Ramadan Diary program to a mosque in Bankstown, to help expand it for the sake of the youth
Also performed during MEFF that same year
Ran the Hangout with Youth Program with my father (which became Ramadan Diary)
During the Multicultural Eid Fair and Festival (MEFF), I was performing on stage with my sister on behalf of our group.