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Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Volunteer Experience
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Languages
Interests
References
Work Preference
Timeline
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Faizana Naeem

Faizana Naeem

Research Associate - Urban Air Mobility
Buchholz I.D.N.

Summary

I believe that one solution for future transportation lies in the third dimension – the sky – and it will revolutionize the way we will perceive urban mobility.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

CODE, Universität Der Bundeswehr München
10.2022 - Current

Project: Air Mobility in Urban Space (AMIUS)

  • The research project deals with the development of a real laboratory for demonstrating the operation of air taxis and drones in urban areas in connection with a model-based evaluation platform.
  • CNS Infrastructure design for U-SPACE in Munich-Ingolstadt.
  • CNS Infrastructure deployment strategies.
  • CNS Cost Analysis.

Research Associate

University of Oxford
06.2021 - 04.2022

Project: FLY2PLAN: Enabling a new model aviation data system-of-systems

  • Fly2Plan is a multi-partner research project funded by the Innovate UK Future Flight Challenge, that seeks to research a new model for trusted aerospace data exchange that improves efficiency and scalability and allows new entrants in urban air mobility and autonomous operations to participate.
  • Fly2Plan consortium members: Heathrow, NATS, IBS Software, SITA, Cirium, Rockport Software, Consortiq, TEKTowr, Altitude Angel, Digital Catapult, Oxford University and Cranfield University.
  • Work with the Oxford team on threat models and security-test strategies for the aviation data-exchange system under development within the wider project.
  • Work with the Oxford team on operational security-monitoring approaches to be applied to the system.
  • Contribute to the design of the system to ensure that it meets security and privacy requirements.
  • Represent the project at external meetings and seminars, either with other members of the team or alone.
  • Contribute to scientific reports, wider project planning, including ideas for follow-up research.

Software Engineer

Mtop Global Inc
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design system architecture and create detailed technical specifications.
  • Implemented unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure software reliability and performance.
  • Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.

Information Technology & Security Officer

Solution Founder Software
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provide technical support to end-users, including troubleshooting software issues and providing solutions.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of software development processes, system configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Work closely with other IT team members, including system administrators and network engineers, to support overall IT operations.
  • Assist in monitoring network and system activity to detect and respond to security incidents.

Teacher Assistant

University of Management and Technology
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • I have worked as a teacher assistant for various software engineering subjects, including software requirement engineering, software project management, and software quality and testing, and I can confidently say that I am highly proficient in these areas.
  • Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
  • Assisted teacher in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.

Education

Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering

Technische Universität Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Avionics Engineering

National University of Sciences And Technology
Pakistan
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - BS Software Engineering

University of Management And Technology
Pakistan
04.2001 -

Skills

Urban Air Mobility

Accomplishments

  • Women in Cybersecurity Capacity
  • Highlighted by Gobal cyber security capacity centre , University of Oxford as a Women in Cybersecurity Capacity #IWD2022

  • NUST Research Award (MS) 2020
  • Achieved recognition for publishing my master's thesis in well recognized journal of computer science.

  • Position in Avionics Engineering 2020
  • Recognized as first ever lady gradated as a master's student from College of Aeronautical Engineering NUST.

  • Pakistan Scottish Scholarship 2018
  • Scholarship offered by the Scottish Government is for Young Women and Girls in any HEC-recognized university across Pakistan.

  • Position in Software Engineering
  • Achieved recognition for standing second among the whole batch.

  • Rector’s Merit Award
  • Rector’s Merit Award and Scholarship was provided by University of Management and Technology for an Academic Distinction.


Additional Information

Conference

  • 5G-Enabled Architectural Imperatives and Guidance for Urban Air Mobility: Enhancing Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2024,
  • A Systematic Survey, Classification and Analysis of Stegano-Encryption Techniques for Medical Images

Journal

  • Formal Approach to Thwart Against Drone Discovery Attacks: A Taxonomy of Novel 3D Obfuscation Mechanisms, FGCS
  • Identification of sex from footprint dimensions using machine learning: a study on population of Punjab in Pakistan

Volunteer Experience

  • Online Education Provision

Child Education Awareness, developed and delivered online educational resources and courses to support students and learners facing educational challenges.

  • Charitable Activities

Community Support, engaged with local (Pakistan) and International organizations to provide assistance and support to individuals in need. Contributed to initiatives focused on food distribution, online learning accessibility, and educational resources for students facing academic difficulties.

  • Lab Engineer at College of Aeronautical Engineering (Volunteer)


Affiliations

  • The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) student member Section VII
  • Reviewer at Journal of Cyber Security and Mobility, River Publishers

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Education and Literacy

Women's Empowerment

Food Security and Poverty Alleviation

References

Available upon request.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work from home optionWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Timeline

Research Associate

CODE, Universität Der Bundeswehr München
10.2022 - Current

Research Associate

University of Oxford
06.2021 - 04.2022

Software Engineer

Mtop Global Inc
04.2021 - 06.2021

Information Technology & Security Officer

Solution Founder Software
01.2019 - 01.2021

Teacher Assistant

University of Management and Technology
01.2016 - 12.2016

Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering

Technische Universität Hamburg
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Avionics Engineering

National University of Sciences And Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - BS Software Engineering

University of Management And Technology
04.2001 -
Faizana NaeemResearch Associate - Urban Air Mobility