Aayan Shaikh

Passionate about

Unifying rigorous mathematics, cognitive science, and computational design to solve real-world problems. From building AI models for mental resilience to leading international olympiad teams, I explore how logic, behavior, and strategy intersect — on paper, in code, and under pressure.

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Education

2013 - 2025

Aitchison College

Pakistan

Awarded Dane Bhima Gold Medal for best candidate in IGCSE Sciences. Served as the President of the Computer Science Society, head of the Academic Council, and cofounder & vice president of Mu Alpha Theta.

2025 - 2027

National Service

Singapore Civil Defence Force

Fulfilling Singapore's compulsory national service requirement. Developing leadership, discipline, and emergency response capabilities.

2027 - 2031

University Education

To Be Determined

Currently in the university application process. Will pursue studies in mathematics, computer science, and psychology with a focus on research opportunities.

Grades

AS Levels

Mathematics a
Physics a
Further Maths a
Computer Science a
Psychology a

IGCSE

Mathematics A*
Additional Maths A* Top in State
Physics A*
Chemistry A* Top in State
Biology A* Top in State
Computer Science A*
English A*
Accounting A* Top in Country
English Literature A*
Urdu Literature A

SAT

Math 790
Reading & Writing 760

Experience

2021 - 2024

Lead Developer & Student Ambassador

Punjab Urban Land Enhancement System

Led 327 community sessions across Punjab to develop Digital Land Records and Cadastral Maps, engaging over 13,000 participants. Resolved conflicts and ensured inclusion of youth and minority groups in this Punjab Rural Support Programme initiative.

2024 - 2025

Lead Problem Writer & Director Outreach

Leading team of problem writers in creating high-quality mathematical challenges. Developing competition software and website to. Wrote over 100 problems across various mathematical disciplines. Secured more than 2,500 signups from 50+ countries and moderated the tournament.

2024

Researcher

Ross Mathematics Program (Sponsored by Jane Street)

Modeled (k,k)-BURA via complex and real analysis, studying pole variance, approximation behaviors, and adaptive fractional diffusion linked to cognition. Applied advanced mathematical concepts to develop novel computational models.

2022 - Present

Founder & Creator

Founded and developed TibbiAI, a platform leveraging artificial intelligence to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes. Led design, development, and implementation of innovative AI-driven solutions for the healthcare sector.

2024 - Present

Chatbot Development Intern

USAID

Developing an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot designed to serve as a virtual companion and career coach. The chatbot assists users with CV creation, job search strategies, interview preparation, and access to financial services. Creating an accessible tool that bridges technological gaps for underserved populations.

2014 - Present

Drummer & Performer

Aitchison Artfest & School Competitions

Practicing drummer since age 10, showcasing solo performances at Aitchison Artfest '23 & '24 to audiences of hundreds. Won various regional and national music competitions, demonstrating technical proficiency and creative expression.

2021 - Present

Founder

Murgi Paal

Founded grassroots program promoting nutrition and sustainability in low-income communities in Pakistan. Operated organic poultry farm with 30+ hens/roosters, supplying affordable, high-protein eggs to low-income families and athletes. Conducted research on nutritional benefits and sustainable farming practices.

2024

AI & DevOps Intern

Developed Capital Market Risk Management Module for MCB Bank using Python ML during a paid internship. Collaborated with engineering teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, accelerating deployment processes and improving system reliability.

Honors & Awards

International Psychology Olympiad

Top 3/627, Gold Medal (Top 5%)

Asian-Pacific Informatics Olympiad

Silver Medal

Stanford Math Tournament

Distinguished Honorable Mention (Top 10%)

International Mathematical Modeling Challenge

1st in Pakistan (Team Captain), Successful Award internationally

Pakistan Young Computer Scientists' Tournament

Winner, representing Pakistan at IOI (Team Captain)

National Math Talent Contest

1st/~10000, selected for the International Math Olympiad

Search for Talented Ramanujans Program

Winner (USD 500 prize)

University of Houston Mathematics Contest

Top 3 (USD 380 prize) in Calculus & Physics

International Youth Math Challenge

Gold, Top 1% in the World, personally recognized by founder

Drake University Physics Prize

6th in the World

Southeast Asian Mathematics Olympiad

Global Final Champions Division, Gold Medal, 2nd in Pakistan

American Mathematics Olympiad

Gold, Top 8% in the World

Caribou Coding Contest

1st in the World

Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad

Gold, 1st in Pakistan, Top 8% in the World

Design with Robotics and Computational Thinking

Gold, 1st in Pakistan, 5th in World

Research

2025

Analyzing the "I" Formation Strategy in Tennis Doubles Game

Zhayou Liu, Jin Song Dong, et al.

SN Computer Science

Developed an enhanced mathematical model for analyzing the "I" formation strategy in doubles tennis using Markov Decision Processes (MDPs). Applied stochastic modeling and policy optimization techniques to evaluate strategic effectiveness and predict optimal player positioning.

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2024

Misinformed Consent: A Targeted Investigation of Application Permission Abuse in the Low-Literate Demographic

Roshnik Rahat, Fareed Zaffar et al.

Analyzed 37 financial apps targeting low-literate users, revealing privacy policy inadequacies and excessive permission requests. Surveyed blue-collar workers showing 97% granted permissions without understanding. Developed LLM-based interventions with simplified explanations and visual cues to improve informed consent for vulnerable populations.

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