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I am Aqib Shafiq, a software engineer with diverse experience in virtual automation, game development, and related fields. I have a proven track record of working with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for the automotive industry. I enjoy turning complex challenges into compelling, interactive experiences and robust software systems.
I am committed to the development of innovative solutions and the continuous advancement of simulation technology, with a focus on Unity-based simulations, digital twins, and VR experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and constantly seek opportunities to learn new tools and techniques to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive software, simulation, and immersive technologies.
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Language
English
Fluent
German
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Panjabi, Punjabi
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French
Advanced
Work Experience
Master Thesis in Photorealistic Data Generation from the Digital Twin for AI-Based Visual Quality Inspection at Mercedes-Benz
November 30, 2025 - October 18, 2025Research and development of synthetic photorealistic data for AI-driven visual quality inspection using a digital twin; focus on generating datasets and testing AI models in a simulated environment.
Internship in Unity/VR/AR in the Digitalization Department at Mercedes-Benz
March 31, 2025 - October 18, 2025Hands-on work in Unity/VR/AR to support digitalization initiatives in automotive context.
Unity Game Developer at High on Tech Lab
January 31, 2024 - October 18, 2025Developed interactive experiences using Unity 3D, optimized performance and integrated VR/AR features for simulations.
Lab Engineer at High on Tech
July 31, 2021 - October 18, 2025Lab engineering support for simulation and automation projects, including software/hardware integration.
Unity 3D Instructor at University of Management and Technology
March 31, 2020 - October 18, 2025Teaching Unity 3D concepts, conducting interactive coding labs, and mentoring students in game development.
Master Thesis in Photorealistic Data Generation from the Digital Twin for AI-Based Visual Quality Inspection at Mercedes-Benz
November 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025Conducted research on synthetic data generation for AI-based visual quality inspection using digital twins; developed photorealistic data pipelines and evaluated AI model performance with ONNX. Collaborated with AI/Quality teams to translate research findings into practical workflows.
Internship in the field of Unity/VR/AR in the Digitalization department at Mercedes-Benz
March 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025Gained exposure to Unity, VR/AR development and digitalization initiatives; contributed to immersive training simulations and tooling workflows; supported hardware integration for VR setups.
Unity Game Developer at Mercedes-Benz
January 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025Developed Unity-based automotive simulations and interactive experiences; optimized performance, implemented gameplay mechanics, and integrated VR/AR components for training and visualization.
Lab Engineer at High on Tech
July 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025Led lab projects involving software development for simulation and testing in automotive contexts; supported hardware-software integration and tool development for research.
Unity 3D Instructor at University of Management and Technology
March 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025Taught Unity 3D concepts to Computer Science students; conducted hands-on labs, projects, and tutorials; mentored students pursuing careers in game development and simulation.
Master Thesis in Photorealistic Data Generation from the Digital Twin for AI-Based Visual Quality Inspection at Mercedes-Benz
November 30, 2025 - October 18, 2025Conducted research on photorealistic data generation from digital twin for AI-based visual quality inspection. Implemented synthetic data generation workflows and evaluated AI model quality, preparing data for training and export in ONNX format.
Internship in Unity/VR/AR in the Digitalization Department at Mercedes-Benz
March 31, 2025 - October 18, 2025Supported Unity/VR/AR projects in the Digitalization department, contributing to digital twin simulations and immersive training modules.
Unity Game Developer at High on Tech
January 31, 2024 - October 18, 2025Developed Unity-based games and interactive experiences; optimized performance; collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver engaging user experiences.
Lab Engineer at High on Tech
July 31, 2021 - October 18, 2025Worked on VR/AR simulations and hardware-software integration; supported Unity development and experimental setups for immersive training.
Unity 3D Instructor at University of Management and Technology
March 31, 2020 - October 18, 2025Taught Unity 3D to Computer Science students; conducted interactive labs, prepared course material, and mentored graduates for placements.
Master Thesis in Photorealistic Data Generation from the Digital Twin for AI-Based Visual Quality Inspection at Mercedes-Benz
November 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025Master's thesis project focusing on photorealistic data generation from a digital twin to support AI-based visual quality inspection, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Internship, Unity/VR/AR in the Digitalization Department at Mercedes-Benz
March 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025Internship in Unity/VR/AR within the Digitalization department, Stuttgart, Germany.
Unity Game Developer at High on Tech
January 31, 2024 - October 27, 2025Developed Unity-based games and interactive experiences.
Lab Engineer at High on Tech
July 31, 2021 - October 27, 2025Lab engineer supporting game development and VR/AR projects.
Unity 3D Instructor at University of Management and Technology
March 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025Instructed Unity 3D courses for CS students.
Master Thesis at Mercedes Benz
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Conducting research on photo-realistic data generation from digital twin environments to enable AI-based visual quality inspection; developed data pipelines and integrated with ONNX export for model evaluation; collaborated with automotive team to align experimental setup with real-world manufacturing scenarios.
Internship, Unity/VR/AR at Mercedes Benz
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025Internship in the field of Unity/VR/AR in the Digitalization department; contributed to prototyping VR/AR applications and tooling for digitalization projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Unity Game Developer at Mercedes Benz
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024Developed Unity-based games and VR experiences; implemented gameplay mechanics, AI, optimization; collaborated with design and production teams; contributed to cross-platform deployment.
Lab Engineer at High on Tech
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021Lab Engineer supporting lab operations, hardware-software integration, and testing for simulation-related projects; collaborated with researchers to prototype and validate automotive simulation workflows.
Unity 3D Instructor at University of Management and Technology
March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020Taught Unity 3D, C#, and game development concepts; designed hands-on labs and projects; mentored students and provided constructive feedback to improve coding and problem-solving skills.
Education
Master of Science in Automotive Software Engineering at Technische Universität Chemnitz
March 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at University of Management and Technology
October 1, 2015 - November 30, 2019Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at University of Management and Technology
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019Master of Science in Automotive Software Engineering at Technische Universität Chemnitz
March 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025Master of Science in Automotive Software Engineering at Technische Universität Chemnitz
March 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
October 1, 2015 - November 30, 2019Master of Science in Automotive Software Engineering at Technische Universität Chemnitz
March 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019Master of Science in Automotive Software Engineering at Technische Universität Chemnitz
March 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at University of Management and Technology
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019Qualifications
Rector's Award for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025IELTS - Overall 7.5 (C1)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Rector's Award for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Advanced Diploma in French
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Rector's Award for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025IELTS - Overall 7.5 (C1)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Full Stack Web Developer Course
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Unity 3D Developer Course
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Adobe Photoshop Course
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025IELTS Academic
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Rectors Award for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Full Stack Web Developer Course
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Unity 3D Developer Course
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Adobe Photoshop Course
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Rector's Award for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025IELTS - Overall 7.5 (C1)
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025Advanced Diploma in French
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment
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