Seasoned AI/ML professional with 10+ years of experience developing data-driven healthcare solutions. Combines deep expertise in machine learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch) with specialized knowledge in health informatics to build intelligent systems for disease surveillance and clinical decision support. Key architect of Pakistan's national-scale health information systems, having led the deployment of AI-powered diagnostic tools and predictive analytics platforms that process millions of medical records. Published researcher and international speaker on applying deep learning to public health challenges. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge AI to transform healthcare delivery in resource-constrained settings.
KEY COMPETENCIES
AI & Machine Learning
TensorFlowPyTorchDeep LearningNLP
Expert in building machine learning models for healthcare applications.
Data Science
Big DataData MiningPredictive Analytics
Specialized in analyzing large datasets and building predictive models.
Health Informatics
EHR SystemsHealthcare ITHealth Systems
Developed and integrated health information systems at the national level.
PUBLICATIONS
M. Babar (2025): “A Machine Learning-Based Detection of Tuberculosis Co-Infection in HIV Patients” submitted to ScienceDirect ELSEVIER Journal.
M. Babar (2012): “Early Diabetes Prediction Using Ensemble Machine Learning” final year research project.
EDUCATION
MS Information Technology
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Thesis: “A Machine Learning-Based Detection of Tuberculosis Co-Infection in HIV Patients”
BS Information Technology (Gold Medalist)
Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Final Year Project: “Early Diabetes Prediction Using Ensemble Machine Learning”
International Summer Schools & Certifications
Cambridge Summer School “Artificial Intelligence in Medicine” | University of Cambridge, England | 09-13 September 2024
Oxford Machine Learning Summer School “Machine Learning for Health & Bio” | University of Oxford, England | 06-14 July 2024
Centre for Digital Health “Digital Health Summit 2024” | Stanford University, USA | 27-28 February 2024
International Summer School in Information Technology | Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic | 10-25 July 2023
Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Towards Sustainable Technology Design | Coventry University, UK | 04-09 June 2023
Health Information Systems Certificate | University of Oslo, Norway | 01-04 June 2018
Selected Key Projects
HIV/AIDS Prevention Management Information System - Common Management Unit, Govt. of Pakistan
HIV/AIDS Health Information System - National AIDS Control Programme, Govt. of Pakistan
DHIS2 Module for HIV, TB and Malaria Control Program - Govt. of Pakistan
Resource Allocation Techniques in Cloud Computing - NUST, Pakistan
A Machine Learning System for Retaining Patients in HIV Care - NUST, Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management Information Systems Officer
Ministry of Health, Government of Pakistan | July 2017 - Present
Leading health systems development and deployment. Supervising data-driven healthcare decisions through user-friendly dashboards and reports. Researching in biomedical informatics and developing cutting-edge technologies to address complex health data challenges.
Technical Assistant Information Technology
Pakistan Science Foundation, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan | April 2017 - June 2017
Digitized program data and student information for streamlined management. Assisted in the design and maintenance of networks and databases. Managed databases and provided IT support to the team.
Information Technology Administrator
Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan | February 2016 - March 2017
Administered the e-Office suite and streamlined document workflows. Provided support and training to staff for optimized productivity and maintained e-office configurations to align with organizational needs.
Visiting Lecturer (Computer Science)
Alhamd Islamic University | June 2014 - January 2016
Taught Information Systems, Database Management Systems, and Network Fundamentals. Designed lessons and assignments, and evaluated student progress.
IT and Network Administrator
Techno Digg Pvt. Ltd., UAE | October 2012 - May 2014
Managed healthcare network infrastructure, ensuring reliable access to Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telemedicine systems. Ensured network security and HIPAA compliance.