Saad Zahoor

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Career

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Saad Zahoor (i17-0046) 
 
 
 
Being a bright student from the very start of my education it was apparent that the people around 
me had high expectations from me and my grades in O and A levels further strengthened their 
hopes of a prosperous future for me. When I completed my A Levels I wasn't sure of what career 
path to choose but computer science wasn't a choice I thought I would make but fate had other 
plans.  
When I started my journey in Fast as a computer scientist I faced a lot of difficulties because of my 
lack of knowledge in the computing field and adapting to the semester system. This led to a poor 
performance in the first two semesters. It was a huge setback for me as it not only lowered my 
morale but also had a devastating impact on my parent’s expectations. Eventually I realized that the 
only choice I had was to either keep doubting myself or working hard to gain knowledge so that I 
could overcome the barrier which restricted my growth.  
The situation started to get better as I began to develop interest and I had continuous support and 
help from my class fellows and teachers which assisted me in cementing my position in the Dean’s 
Honor list for the 1st time in the 3rd semester. I also got an opportunity to work as an internee at 
Planet beyond in the software development department. This further boosted my confidence which 
along with the constant hard work contributed to my increasing GPA in the next semesters and 
finally achieving a medal in my 2nd last semester. 
Fast has transformed me into a person who refuses to give up and believes there exists a solution 
to every problem not only in programming but also in real life. It has also taught me time 
management and how to handle pressure. Moreover it has turned me into a skillful professional 
ready to step into work life.  
Apart from studies I got the exposure of extracurricular activities by working at various positions in 
events such as Nascon, Adventure gala, FUDC etc. I was mostly the head or vice head of teams such 
as marketing, sponsorship etc. and the outbound activities linked with these teams enhanced my 
communication, persuasion and leadership skills. 
To anyone who is reading this, let me tell you that you will fall, you will feel like giving up, you will 
fall again. But the most important advice I can give you is to keep standing up because it will pay 
off. Take that from someone who started off with a low GPA and ended up scoring a medal.  
As I look back on my journey in fast I see struggle but I also see good learning experience, good 
company of friends, guidance by exceptional teachers and a time well spent. I will always be 
grateful to Fast for composing me into the individual I am today.

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