Saif Ur Rasool
SL @Stanford Code in Place '25 | CS50x Harvard Puzzle Day Winner '25
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan | [email protected]
Summary
A highly motivated Computer Science student (BSCS '28) at Virtual University of Pakistan, with over 2 years of experience blending creativity and visual storytelling with robust technical skills. Active learner at iCode Guru, passionate about innovation, committed to lifelong learning, and driven by a blend of design and code.
Proven problem-solver with 200+ LeetCode problems solved, continually exploring Data Structures & Algorithms to build efficient solutions.
Selected as Section Leader at Stanford Code in Place '25, where I taught CS106A to international students, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
Winner of the Harvard CS50x Puzzle Day '25, where my team successfully solved all 9 complex puzzles. Active participant in numerous international hackathons including Advent of Code 2025, MIT Informatics Winter Contest '24 & Spring Contest '25, CALICO Fall '24 & Spring '25, and Meta Hacker Cup '24.
Top Skills
- MERN Stack Development
- Communication
- Problem Solving (Puzzles, LeetCode)
- Graphic Design
- Data Structures & Algorithms
Languages
- Punjabi (Native or Bilingual)
- Urdu/Hindi (Native or Bilingual)
- English (Full Professional)
Certifications
- Solved 9/9 Harvard CS50x Complex Puzzles 2025
- CALICO Fall '24 Coding Competition - Certificate of Participation
- AI for Connectivity Hackathon Certificate
- Meta Hacker Cup 2024 - Certificate of Participation
- AI Agents Hack with LabLab and MindsDB - Certificate of Completion
Experience
iCodeGuru
Student
January 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
LabLab.ai
Hackathon Participant
July 2024 - Present (1 year)
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Actively participated in multiple LabLab hackathons, driving innovation and fostering teamwork within the IT sector.
- Applied MERN-stack and AI proficiencies to address intricate problems and develop innovative solutions throughout hackathon challenges.
- Collaborated effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams, showcasing strong coding, analytical thinking, and rapid prototyping abilities under pressure.
- Enhanced expertise in building scalable, responsive web applications using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js.
- Expanded a robust professional network while contributing to tech-forward initiatives that positively impact the IT landscape.
TechWrath
Graphic Design Intern
October 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Designed impactful marketing materials for clients such as Mehver and Green Meds online.
TheProPackaging
Graphic Design Student
July 2022 - August 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Education
Virtual University of Pakistan
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
September 2024 - March 2029