Sawaiz Naseem

Background

Sawaiz Naseem is a Machine Learning Engineer and AI Researcher with a deep commitment to applying technology for real-world impact. His work spans across fields like Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, and Data Analytics, with hands-on experience in both academic research and industry projects.

Beyond his technical achievements, Sawaiz is passionate about education. Over the years, he has taught Computer Science to students at all levels — from primary school children to university graduates — helping them build strong foundations in technology, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Why I Joined

“Coming from a less privileged background, I know firsthand how tough it can be for kids in underserved communities, and for a long time, financial and health struggles kept me from helping the way I wanted to.

After graduation, when Omer, the CEO of Daadras, asked if I’d teach a few kids on weekends, I jumped at it — and what started as a small effort quickly turned into something bigger as I saw the real impact, not just on their academics but on their confidence and dreams. That experience pulled me deeper into Project Salam, where I eventually joined full-time.”

Role in the Organization

At Project Salam, Sawaiz Naseem leads the IT education and development initiatives. He manages the IT teaching program, training a team of volunteers to deliver the curriculum and adopt Project Salam's unique approach to education.

In addition to overseeing teaching operations, Sawaiz spearheads key technology projects to support the organization's growth and impact. He has led the development of several in-house systems, including the Daadras Application Tracking System for streamlining volunteer recruitment, the Daadras Student Database for tracking and evaluating the progress of the children enrolled in the program, and the Daadras Website to strengthen the organization's online presence.