Syed Ali

  1)      Have a Journalist experience as I would part of a workshop in LUMS University where we Won 1st Prize in the Annual LUMS CARMA, which is an all Pakistan journalistic event. 2)      In which my team had won 1st Prize in DTD (Discover the Difference) in this event we were trained in comparative analysis between two news agencies. 3)      My team also won 1st prize in Print Pandemonium where we designed a magazine relating to the events at LUMS. 4)      I have extensive research experience. In SZABIST a necessary requirement for us to research key topic areas of almost every course we take. I am familiar with different research styles such as Chicago style, APA style, and Howard 5)      I also have experience with SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) program. In which I was trained in computing data and conducting data analysis. Such as frequency analysis, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. 6)      I have done my Thesis on “Security Aspects of Pakistan Grand Strategy” in which I cover a whole range of topics which includes strategic deterrence, war on terror, naval warfare, Kashmir issue, sectarian and ethnic insurgency, and nuclear policy. 7)      Working experience at Octave Inc. which is start-up writing company. Where I had gained valuable experience in SEO and other writing skills. 8)      I have exposure to foreign affairs via my association with PIIA (Pakistan Institute International Affairs). They were two significant events the first was the grand jubilee PIIA where I met with the Sri Lankan delegation, Senator Mushahid Hussain, Lt. General (R)Tariq Khan, and other notable dignitaries 9)      Another important event was the arrival of IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano where he addressed various issues including the importance of nuclear energy and security. 10)  Part of the Young Center for Research (YCR) program which is an international initiative where young researchers are connected with foreign university professors. In which I published a research on “financial inclusion in Pakistan”. 11)  I have also written for “Young Diplomats” a youth-led organization in which young writers publish their articles after a rigorous process. Some of my work include “terror progression” and “dovish and hawkish”. 12)  Have extensive presentation experience and familiarity with various applications as PowerPoint and Prezi. 13)  Conducted sales to raise finance to help alleviate the problem in which I was the sales representative. 14)  Have attended classes and seminars regarding Sindhi Culture, Music, and Literature. Including theoretical discussion of Sindhi architecture. 15)  Have visited many historical sites and have done an on-site evaluation of ancient cities of Bhambore on behalf of Sindh Abhyas academy 16)  Conducted a SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunity Threats) analysis in Mubarak village. As part of our community services program. This included community mapping, interviews and brain storming to solve water crisis 17)  Have certain familiarity with the UN organizations as I was part of the MUN (Model United Nations) circuit. Where I won various MUN conferences awards includes Best Delegate, Honor mentions. These events have spanned across various universities such as IBA and various others. Have also experience being the Committee Director and Assistant Committee, Director. Apart from that, I have extensive debating experience. I have won the Best Speaker Award in my high school and was part of the Debate team which went to the Rotary parliamentary debate and won 3 out of 5 rounds. Had experience in participation in various declamations and have even given training on public speaking in my high school.Been part of various panel discussions for the Inter dialogue in our high school.