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Multilingual content researcher and documentary maker with a background in Applied Linguistics and a strong focus on identity, language, and cultural inclusion. I create research-driven video documentaries and educational content, combining qualitative and quantitative methods with storytelling for public awareness.
I have experience in team-based project coordination, peer feedback facilitation, and producing documentary work on language endangerment and real-life events. I’m also active in student-led initiatives focused on gender sensitivity, women’s empowerment, and safer educational environments.
Experience Level
Language
Urdu
Fluent
Sindhi
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Content Researcher and Documentary Maker / Video Editor at YTMATES PRODUCTION
May 1, 2026 - PresentContent researcher and documentary maker working as a video editor/producer. Produced a crime documentary based on a real-life event. The documentary achieved over 30,000 total views on the YouTube channel.
Career-Prep Fellow at AMAL Academy (Stanford University-funded education startup)
May 1, 2026 - PresentSelected from 4,500+ applicants for a 3-month Stanford University-funded fellowship (May 2026–). Identified key project challenges and proposed solutions to improve team coordination and workflow efficiency across the project lifecycle. Led a team-based mega project, coordinating planning and execution. Collaborated with peers on problem-solving and strengthened team work. Conducted peer-to-peer feedback sessions on leadership styles, contributing to increased participant self-awareness (reported 40% rise in personal development plan completions).
Content Researcher and Documentary Maker (Video Editor) at YTMATES PRODUCTION
May 1, 2026 - PresentWorked as a content researcher and documentary maker while serving as a video editor. Produced a crime documentary based on a real-life event, achieving over 30k total views on the YouTube channel.
Career-Prep Fellow at Amal Academy
May 1, 2026 - PresentSelected from 4,500+ applicants via competitive written application and interview for a 3-month fellowship funded by Stanford University. Identified key project challenges and proposed solutions to improve team coordination and workflow efficiency across the project lifecycle. Led a team-based mega project coordinating planning and execution. Collaborated with peers on mega-project work, strengthening teamwork and problem-solving skills. Conducted peer-to-peer feedback sessions on leadership styles, contributing to improved self-awareness reflected by a 40% rise in personal development plan completions.
Lead Researcher (Final Year Thesis / Mixed-Methods Research Study) at Multilingualism and Identity Crises Study, University of Sindh Jamshoro
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Conducted a mixed-methods study involving 30 university students to examine identity crises in multilingual educational settings. Collected and analyzed survey data using qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate how language diversity influences students’ social, cultural, and academic experiences. Identified key challenges including anxiety, cultural mis-belonging, peer pressure, and identity-related conflicts arising from navigating multiple linguistic and cultural environments. Synthesized findings into evidence-based recommendations emphasizing more inclusive educational and language policies, contributing to academic discussions on higher education student well-being and cultural inclusion.
Lead Researcher (Final Year Research Thesis - Linguistics) at University of Sindh Jamshoro
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Conducted a mixed-methods study with 30 university students in Jamshoro to examine identity crises in multilingual educational settings. Collected and analyzed survey data using qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate how language diversity influences students’ social, cultural, and academic experiences. Identified key challenges including anxiety, cultural mis-belonging, peer pressure, and identity-related conflicts in navigating multiple linguistic and cultural environments. Synthesized findings into evidence-based recommendations emphasizing more inclusive educational and language policies to support student well-being and cultural inclusivity in higher education.
Documentary Maker / Researcher (Language Endangerment) at University of Sindh Jamshoro (field research on Brahvi language)
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Conducted field research and produced a documentary on an endangered language (Brahvi). Performed a qualitative linguistic research study with 50 Brahvi speakers, educators, and community members from the Hyderabad region to investigate factors contributing to language endangerment. Applied field-based ethnographic methods using semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and thematic analysis to collect and interpret linguistic and sociocultural data. Analyzed patterns of language use across generations, identifying declining intergenerational transmission, increased preference for dominant regional languages, and limited institutional support for Brahvi-medium education. Integrated research, interviews, script development, and documentary production workflows to create an accessible visual narrative and raise awareness for language preservation among academic and community audiences.
Documentary Maker at University of Sindh Jamshoro
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Conducted field research and produced a documentary on an endangered language (Brahvi). Carried out qualitative linguistic research with 50 Brahvi speakers, educators, and community members from the Hyderabad region to investigate factors contributing to language endangerment. Used a field-based ethnographic methodology including semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and thematic analysis to collect and interpret linguistic and sociocultural data. Analyzed patterns of language use across generations, identifying challenges such as declining intergenerational transmission, increased preference for dominant regional languages, and limited institutional support for Brahvi-medium education. Integrated research, interviews, script development, and documentary production workflows to create an accessible visual narrative linking linguistic research with public awareness and cultural advocacy.
Education
B.S Applied Linguistics at University of Sindh Jamshoro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Professional/Pre-Engineering (Grade A1) at Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Hyderabad
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021CGPA at University of Sindh Jamshoro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025B.S (Applied Linguistics) CGPA 3.01/4.00 at University of Sindh Jamshoro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Pre-Engineering at Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Hyderabad
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
English for Media Literacy as a 21st Century Skill (OPEN)
December 1, 2024 - August 22, 2026English for Media Literacy as a 21st Century Skill (OPEN)
December 1, 2024 - August 22, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
Experience Level
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