Zakriya Asif Paracha

Software Engineer — Embedded Systems Background

zakriyaparacha@gmail.com +92 304 5113736 Rawalpindi / Islamabad, Pakistan github.com/ZakriyaParacha46 linkedin.com/in/zakriya-paracha

Summary

Software Engineer at Motive with a Computer Engineering background and hands-on experience across embedded systems, FPGA development, and robotics. Building backend engineering experience while working toward embedded and hardware-focused roles.

Experience

L2 Software Engineer — Motive Sep 2024 – Present
Ruby on Rails · Python · PostgreSQL · Redis · Git · REST APIs
  • Developed and maintained backend services handling production traffic with high reliability.
  • Debugged and resolved critical production issues, reducing downtime.
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for internal services.
  • Optimized PostgreSQL/Redis query performance and caching strategies.
  • Contributed to code reviews and deployment practice improvements.
Embedded Systems Intern — RISETech Jul 2023 – Sep 2023
Nordic nRF52 · Zephyr RTOS · BLE · SAADC · C/C++
  • Worked on an IoT healthcare device using the Nordic nRF52 DK with Zephyr RTOS.
  • Integrated SAADC to acquire EMG sensor data, transmitted over BLE.
  • Developed firmware to manage the MPU6050 sensor over I2C.
  • Optimized embedded algorithms for performance and memory efficiency on ARM microcontrollers.
  • Supervised and mentored junior interns.
Software Intern — BCUBE Sep 2021 – Oct 2021
Python · PyQt · Device APIs
  • Developed Python software to control a biometric device with a custom UI.
Assembly Language Tutor — Fiverr Mar 2021 – May 2023
MIPS · x86 · ARM Assembly · Debugging
  • Delivered 120+ projects, maintaining a 5-star rating across 50+ clients.

Education

BE Computer Engineering — NUST, CEME, Islamabad Graduated Jun 2024
CGPA 3.66 / 4.0
  • 30+ Coursera courses, including specializations in Development of Secure Embedded Systems (EIT Digital), Introduction to Programming the IoT (UC Irvine), and Computer Vision with Embedded ML (Edge Impulse).

Skills

Languages

C/C++, Python, Ruby, SQL, Go

Embedded & Systems

Embedded C, RTOS (Zephyr), Embedded Linux Basics, Firmware Development

Architecture

RISC-V, Computer Architecture, CPU Design Fundamentals

Hardware Platforms

Arduino, ESP8266/32, Raspberry Pi, Nordic nRF52, Jetson Nano

Core CS

Operating Systems, System Programming, System Design, Data Structures & Algorithms

Low-Level

Interrupt Handling, Memory Management, Boot Process Basics, I2C/SPI/UART

Backend & Databases

Ruby on Rails, Flask, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Redis

Tools

Git, Linux, Docker

Selected Projects

Tic-Tac-Toe with Minimax on FPGA 2023
Xilinx · Verilog · Spartan-6
  • Single-player game implemented entirely on FPGA, displayed via VGA, using alpha-beta pruning to reduce the search tree.
Optimizing Warehouse Item Transportation using Multi-Hop Robotic Networks (FYP) 2024
Python · ESP8266 · MQTT · Angular
  • Designed a fleet of ESP8266-based robots with region-segmented routing to eliminate collisions; built a Python backend and Angular dashboard for real-time control.
MQTT-Based IoT Device Network 2020
NodeMCU · Raspberry Pi · MQTT · App Inventor
  • Built a network of NodeMCU and Raspberry Pi devices controlled via a custom Android app.
Ciphering/Deciphering and Compression Tools 2020–2021
C · Linux
  • Implemented Block Cipher and Cyclic Block Cipher algorithms and a file/directory compression tool as polished Linux CLI tools.