AI/LLM-focused developer and researcher with experience in loV/security/privacy, fine-tuning LLMs (Legal Text Summarization), and building automation pipelines using Python/LLM agent workflows. Also skilled in end-to-end data cleaning/visualization and web/framework development to ship practical prototypes. Cybersecurity-leaning practitioner who has built LLM-assisted vulnerability scanning and IoT-based secure smart-home automation, combining security and AI. Comfortable working with vector DB/RAG pipelines, LangChain-style agent systems, and modern web stacks (React/Next.js/FastAPI).

Ahsan Altaf

AI/LLM-focused developer and researcher with experience in loV/security/privacy, fine-tuning LLMs (Legal Text Summarization), and building automation pipelines using Python/LLM agent workflows. Also skilled in end-to-end data cleaning/visualization and web/framework development to ship practical prototypes. Cybersecurity-leaning practitioner who has built LLM-assisted vulnerability scanning and IoT-based secure smart-home automation, combining security and AI. Comfortable working with vector DB/RAG pipelines, LangChain-style agent systems, and modern web stacks (React/Next.js/FastAPI).

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AI/LLM-focused developer and researcher with experience in loV/security/privacy, fine-tuning LLMs (Legal Text Summarization), and building automation pipelines using Python/LLM agent workflows. Also skilled in end-to-end data cleaning/visualization and web/framework development to ship practical prototypes.

Cybersecurity-leaning practitioner who has built LLM-assisted vulnerability scanning and IoT-based secure smart-home automation, combining security and AI. Comfortable working with vector DB/RAG pipelines, LangChain-style agent systems, and modern web stacks (React/Next.js/FastAPI).

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Work Experience

PhD Researcher at UNSW Canberra
January 1, 2026 - Present
Research focus on AI, Machine Learning, and Security.
Research Assistant
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Hybrid approach to IoV security and privacy by combining SSI and LLMs for secure information sharing in vehicles. Research on blockchain and LLMs for privacy-preserving information sharing in vehicles.
Research Assistant at Research Projects
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Worked on research related to hybrid approaches for IoV security and privacy by combining SSIM and LLMs, and conducted research on blockchain and LLMs for secure information sharing in vehicles.
Research Assistant at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Worked on research projects in blockchain and LLMs for secure information sharing and on hybrid approaches combining SSI and LLMs for privacy/security. Also contributed to legal and cybersecurity-oriented LLM work such as fine-tuning models and building automated scanning/report generation pipelines.
Visiting Lecturer at Quaid-i-Azam University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching and mentoring students in computer science and related fields.
Research Projects (Research Assistant / Projects)
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Fine-tuning LLaMA 3.2B for legal text summarization; fine-tuning LLaMA 3.2B on a legal dataset for case summary generation and outcome prediction. Detecting deception using facial and voice features with focus on lip and eyebrow movement analysis to optimize processing efficiency. Developed a cyber security vulnerability scanner using LLMs to scan target devices, identify vulnerabilities, and generate reports using Python LangChain agents. Built an IoT-based secure smart home automation system with theft protection.
Teaching Assistant at Quaid-i-Azam University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Assisted in teaching and grading for various computer science courses and supported faculty in research activities and student projects.
Visiting Lecturer at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Teaching and supporting courses and student learning at the university level. (Additional responsibilities not explicitly detailed in the provided text.)
Research Projects (multiple roles)
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Developed and fine-tuned LLaMA 3.2 7B for legal text summarization and case outcome prediction using a legal dataset. Built deception detection using facial and voice features focusing on lip and eyebrow movement analysis. Created an LLM-based cybersecurity vulnerability scanner that automates scanning and generates reports using Python agent workflows. Designed and implemented an IoT-based secure smart home automation system with theft protection.

Education

BS in Information Technology at Information Technology University of the Punjab (UITPU), Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Visiting Lecturer / Research / Additional Study at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Research / Thesis at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
MS (MST thesis) / Master-level degree at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BS (In Information Technology) at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
PhD at UNSW Canberra
January 1, 2026 - July 19, 2026
MS in Information Technology at Quaid-i-Azam University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
BS in Information Technology at University of the Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
MS in Information Technology (MSThesis) at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

AHSA N ALTA Researcher & Developer (certificate)
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Professional Training / Certificates in Python, Cybersecurity, and Web/ML courses
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Microsoft Certified (course listed, exact certificate name not fully specified)
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Intermediate / College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
AHSA N ALTA FR / Researcher & Developer (certificate)
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Introduction to Large Language Models
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Generative AI with Large Language Models
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Crash Course on Python by Google
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Foundations of Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Programming with JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Build a Full Stack App using React and Express
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
React Basics
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
AHSA N ALT A Researcher & Developer (Python Language)
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Government