• Star Award (2002): In the Field of Computer Education from South Asia Publications, Karachi-Pakistan
• M.Sc (2002):            First Position in class and 2nd in Computer Science department
• B.Com (1998):         First Position in Govt. College of Commerce, Gujranwala-Pakistan
• S.S.C. (1994):             Second Position at Tehsil/City level

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Data Communication & Computer Networks
  • Web Development Technologies
  • Information Systems
  • Electronic Circuits and Systems

PRESENT WORK/PROJECTS

• GPRS, GSM, GPS for embedded vehicle tracking system based on Atmel Microcontroller(s)
• Web development for real-time vehicle tracking, web server installation and configuration
• Administration and extension of wireless LAN with 256 Kbps DSL connection

• Development of Base Station for Pop-Up Target System using Visual Basic, MS Access and Crystal Reports (2006-07)
• Radio Frequency Identification System (RFID) for personnel and vehicle identification (2006)
• Microcontroller PIC16F84A programming using C (2005)
• Vehicle Tracking web site for National Logistic Cell using Dreamweaver, Fireworks, ASP, MS Acess (2004-05)
• Development of WLAN of 3 labs with 64Kbps ISDN internet connectivity (2004)
• Established 1st LINUX lab at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan (2003-04)
• Developed 1st Web site of University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (http://www.uaf.edu.pk) (2003-04)
• Extension and maintenance of LAN comprising 4 computer labs at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad with 64Kbps internet Digital Cross Connection (2003-04)
• Worked on preliminary phase (with team members) of Metropolitan Area Network for District Faisalabad (2003)
• Established two computer labs at G.C. University, Faisalabad with 56Kbps dial-up internet connection (2002-03)
• Computerized Information System for Cotton Craft (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore (M.Sc. Research Project)
  Tools Used: Microsoft Visual Basic6, Oracle8, Seagate Crystal Report Generator (2002)

EXPERIENCE

• Presently working in an ICT research organization on following projects:
  • Computer Networks and Wireless Communication
  • Web Development
  • Software Development
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Information Systems
• Jan. 2003 to Mar. 2004: Research Officer/Lab Supervisor at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on contract. Duties included: Web Development, Network Administration, Assisting Students in Research, and teaching (18-01-2003 to 11-03-2004)
• Sep. 2002 to Jan. 2003: Faculty member at Information Technology Center, G.C.University, Faisalabad. Duties included: Teaching to Inter and Degree Classes, laboratory administration and upgradation (16-09-2002 to 17-01-2003)
• Feb. 1999 to Sep. 1999: Accountant in the Accounts Department of the Cotton Craft (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore. Duties included: Vouching, Book Keeping, Preparation of Financial Statements, and Computer operations (02-1999 to 30-09-1999)

• 09-27th February, 2004: "School on Digital Radio Communications for Training & Research in Developing Countries" Trieste-Italy Organized by: abdus salam ICTP, UNESCO, and IAEA

• 14th September, 2006: Seminar "Securing Data from Gigabyte to Terabyte" arranged by Computer Society of Pakistan & Silicon Technologies at Holiday-Inn Islamabad-Pakistan
• 16th February, 2005: Seminar "Satellite Communications" arranged by Preston University at Islamabad Campus
• 2nd February, 2005: "Microsoft TechNet and MSDN" (Seminar & Lectures) arranged by Microsoft at Lahore, Pakistan
• 02nd September, 2004: Seminar "E-Government" arranged by Preston University at Islamabad Campus
• 01-12th December, 2003: Short Course "Principles of Experimental Design and Analysis" at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in collaboration with University of Wales, Bangor-UK (EU Asia Link Project)
• 10-11th September, 2003: Seminar "Server 2003 and .Net Technology" arranged by Microsoft at PC-Lahore, Pakistan
• 25-28 December, 2002: Participated in 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan, organized by Pakistan Association for the Advancement of Science, Lahore-Pakistan
• 23-28 July, 2001: 5-days "Java workshop" arranged by Nicon (Pvt.) Ltd
• 22-23 March, 2001: "Workshop on Cisco Devices" arranged by SoftNet
• Three months training in Cotton Craft (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore-Pakistan from 03-10-1998 to 05-01-1999

• Member Software Engineers Society, Department of Computer Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan
• Member Pakistan Association for the Advancement of Science Lahore-Pakistan

• Served as incharge of Officers' Hostel/Mess of public sector organization
• Served as President of Software Engineers Society (S.E.S) at the Department of Computer Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan
• Organized the 1st Software Exhibition & Competition held on 19th September 2001 at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan

• Completed the Course-I - German Language as a Foreign Language at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in May 2002

LECTURES & SEMINARS

• How to set up a wireless network
• Introduction to wireless networks, protocols and devices
• Computer Ergonomics
• Fundamentals of Software Designing (Graphical User Interfaces)
• Preparing and presenting Seminar and Special Problem (to fulfill the M.Sc. Computer Science requirements)
• Research Methodologies, How to write synopsis and thesis
• Installation of Red Hat Linux 7.2
• How to make and use Cross UTP cable for peer-to-peer network
• Introduction to Computer Networks and Networking Devices
• Use of FDISK utility and installation of Windows
• Using computers and safety measures in labs

• Information Technology
• Computer Fundamentals
• Programming with C
• Data Communication and Networks
• Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
• Software Applications-I (Windows, Linux, MS Office, Internet)
• Accounting Information System

COMPUTER KNOW-HOW

• Operatin System (s):
  • Windows 9x/2000/XP/Linux
• Desktop Applications:
  • Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Visio
• Programming Languages/Tools:
  • Microsoft VB, C
• Web Designing & Programming:
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, ASP, HTML
• Databases & Reporting Tools:
  • Microsoft Access, Oracle 8, Crystal Reports
• Computer Hardware

• Waheed, R., T.Mustafa and S.M.Zaidi, 2002. Developing Computerized Information System for Industries, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Faisalabad. Vol 4, No. 4, October 2002. http://www.ijab.org/past_issue_4(4).htm
• Zaidi, S.M., R.Waheed, and T.Mustafa. 2002. Manual and Computerized Systems in Medical Sciences. In Proc: 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference 25-28 Dec. 2002, held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan organized by Association for the Advancement of Science, Lahore-Pakistan
• Waheed, R et al 2002. E-Commerce in Pakistan. In Proc: 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference 25-28 Dec. 2002, held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan organized by Association for the Advancement of Science, Lahore-Pakistan
• Saleem, F., A.A.Sabir, R.Waheed 2003. Development of Computer Based Yarn Production Program, Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences. Vol. 1, No. 2. Pages: 147-148