Shehroz Faryad

Computer Science Student | Full-Stack, Systems, and Security

Email: shehrozfaryad@gmail.com

Phone: +92 300 6446769

Professional Summary

Computer Science student at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) with hands-on experience in full-stack web development, distributed systems, data analysis, game development, and security analytics.

I enjoy building practical software end-to-end, from backend logic and database design to real-time applications and monitoring pipelines, and I am seeking software engineering opportunities where I can continue to grow in backend, systems, and security-focused development.

Education

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

BS Computer Science, Minor in Psychology

2021 - 2026

  • Relevant coursework: Advanced Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering, Databases, Game Development, Machine Learning, Data Science, Network Computing, and Operating Systems.

Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python, C, C++, C#, SQL, TypeScript
  • Frameworks and Libraries: MERN, Socket.IO
  • Tools and Platforms: Git, Docker, ELK Stack, Wazuh, Suricata, MATLAB
  • Other: Object-oriented programming, distributed systems, LLMs, Photoshop, Canva, MS Office

Projects

Anomalous Login Detection and Prevention System

ELK, Wazuh, Suricata

Sep 2025 - Present

GitHub Repository
  • Developing a security analytics platform to detect anomalous logins and support prevention workflows.
  • Integrating SIEM pipelines, IDS/IPS tooling, and adaptive ML-driven detection for suspicious activity analysis.

Real-Time MERN Applications

TypeScript, MERN, Socket.IO

Jan 2025 - May 2025

  • Built real-time web applications including a multiplayer game and a trading platform.
  • Implemented event-driven state synchronization and full-stack features across frontend, backend, and data layers.

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing System

Python, Distributed Systems

Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • Built a DHT-based peer-to-peer file sharing system with node join and leave handling.
  • Added replication and fault-tolerance mechanisms to support scalability under dynamic membership.

Unity Game Development Projects

Unity, C#

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

GitHub Repository
  • Built course game projects in Unity and C#, including a Breakout-style game and a stealth puzzle experience.
  • Designed gameplay logic, level interactions, and player feedback for complete playable prototypes.

Leadership

Student Life Data Analysis Project

Team Lead

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Led the project team by organizing the workflow for data collection, cleaning, analysis, and presentation.
  • Coordinated task ownership and combined team findings into a single narrative, which helped the group deliver a clear data-driven study on student workload and well-being.

Unity Game Development Project

Team Lead

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Directed project planning, feature breakdown, playtesting, and bug-fixing across the team during development.
  • Kept implementation aligned across gameplay, level design, and polish work, which helped the group ship a complete playable prototype with stronger cohesion and execution.

BSS PTC Football Team

Captain

2015 - 2020

  • Led training sessions, match preparation, and on-field coordination for inter-school and intra-region tournaments.
  • Organized team strategy and maintained accountability across the squad, which contributed to steadier performance in competitive matches.

Achievements and Interests

  • Academic achievements: Beaconhouse School System - Palm Tree Campus: O Levels (3 A-stars, 8 As) and A Levels (3 As)
  • Interests: Football, Psychology, Technology, Humanities