Shayan Balouch

Deputy Manager, ORIC – On site

Isra University - Pakistan • Full time

Jun 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 2 mos

• Led research, innovation, and institutional initiatives by drafting policies, conducting research grant writing workshops, and coordinating cross-departmental programs aligned with university objectives. • Strengthened HEC ORIC Scorecard reporting by digitizing and centralizing data management, replacing fragmented Excel workflows with Google Sheets–based collaborative systems for improved faculty data collection and analytics. • Mentored student founders through the Business Incubation Center, supporting startup development and advising on branding, digital presence, and commercialization strategies. • Built strategic industry partnerships with organizations including Toyota Motors, MG Motors, Colgate-Palmolive, Meezan Bank, Engro, and State Bank of Pakistan for career fairs, recruitment, and collaborative programs. • Organized and managed 80+ institutional initiatives, including research workshops, industry engagement events, incubation programs, recruitment drives, and international collaboration sessions. • Served as Secretary of the SDG Committee, supporting Times Higher Education Impact Ranking reporting, conducting career readiness sessions, and advising faculty on emerging technologies and curriculum alignment. • Contributed to Board of Studies meetings, advising on AI-enabled research tools, emerging technologies, and industry-aligned curriculum development. • Coordinated industrial study tours to major energy and industrial facilities, providing engineering-focused insights into real-world systems and renewable energy infrastructure. • Developed ORIC documentation management software, transitioning from manual processes to automated workflows for inward–outward correspondence management. • Strengthened digital presence and institutional systems, including facilitating LinkedIn page verification and coordinating technical improvements with IT. • Built Google Workspace workflows for centralized tracking. • Led career training and mock interviews.

IT Support Engineer – Remote

Academy.Unilabs.com • Freelance

Feb 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 6 mos

• Delivered end-to-end remote IT support for international fellowship programs • Performed real-time troubleshooting in high-pressure, mission- critical live sessions • Conducted diagnostics and multi-device monitoring across macOS, Windows, and Linux • Collaborated with cross-border European teams to ensure system stability and rapid issue resolution.

Technical Systems & Academic Specialist – Remote

Fiverr.com • Freelance

Feb 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 6 mos

• Delivered remote IT and technical systems support across macOS, Windows, and Linux environments, including OS-level troubleshooting, platform configuration, and LMS testing from both instructor and learner perspectives. • Provided integrated academic and professional support, including English and IELTS instruction, Electrical Engineering tutoring, interview coaching, and voice-over services.