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Is Data Analyst a Good Career in Pakistan?

Pranay Singh — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:37:20 +0000

Introduction

Due to its multidimensional economy with strong global impact, Pakistan is in dire need of trained data analysts to face the challenges ahead both nationally and internationally. Data analysts can prepare the country for improved productivity or profitability through the utilization of resources. Data analysis in Pakistan is a rapidly emerging field; there is much to do. Is data analyst a good career in Pakistan? Yes, it is.

The Future of a Data Analyst in Pakistan

Today the world has transformed into a techno world. The fourth industrial revolution has influenced the nature and future of jobs. Pakistan is no exception. Data analysis is not just programming skills; rather, it is a multidimensional field that involves statistics, data management, mathematics, machine learning, and data visualization as well. The profession offers many benefits.

Highlights

A Good Salaried Job
A Versatile career
Flexibility
The field has not reached the apex yet

A Good Salaried Job:

Data analysts are earning a reasonable income currently, and there is a wide scope of pay raises in the coming years with increasing demands.

A Versatile career:

Apart from businesses, there is a high demand for data scientists in every field, including medical, astronautics, social, research, e-commerce, infrastructure, education, and the list goes on. Working on projects from entirely different fields helps you to grow professionally and expands your vision.

Flexibility:

The career offers flexible options like working with a company, freelancing, or working as a consultant. There are a plethora of online resources regarding data analysis, making it easy for you to upgrade your knowledge at any stage.

Digital Pakistan Is In the Air

Pakistan is gradually making progress in electronics and telecommunications. It would soon be impossible to perform a task without a computational medium. Companies in Pakistan need huge targeted markets with an accurate risk assessment. Data analysis offers systems to extract purposeful insights from bulks of data. Machine learning, part and parcel of data analysis develop algorithms to provide predictions.

_In Pakistan, the field has not reached the apex yet. It is probably down to loopholes in the education system that pays less attention to hands-on training. Industries must explore and utilize technological advancements like data analysis to unravel the possibilities. _

Conclusion

Data analyst is indeed a good career in Pakistan. To keep pace with the global technological revolution, Pakistan needs a squad of highly skilled data analysts. So, data analysis would steal the show for taking Pakistan towards prosperity.

Top 5 Universities for Computer Science in Pakistan

Pranay Singh — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:33:22 +0000

Introduction

Technology innovation has taken the world by storm, and Pakistan is not behind. CS is one such domain that has a place in almost every industry. The introduction of online systems, databases, cloud storage, and mobile applications has caused the rise in the scope of computer science. A degree in CS is not an easy one, but it promises you a bright future. Many prestigious institutions in Pakistan offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in CS, SE, AI, DS, cybersecurity, and other tech-related fields.
Are you looking for a university to study CS? Here is a list of the top institutions from which you can select.

1. FAST

nu.edu.pk
Fast NUCES is a highly ranked university for CS with campuses in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Faisalabad, and Peshawar. This university is famous for research in IT, and its graduates are considered hot cakes in the hiring market. The studies might be tough, but FAST gives you an enjoyable journey with exciting events hosted by different societies.

2. COMSATS

www.comsats.edu.pk
Comsats is one of the oldest CS universities in the country. It is a public university and has campuses in different cities. The campuses in Islamabad and Lahore are more popular. COMSATS offers degrees in engineering and humanities also, but it is well-known for the CS department. The campuses are spacious and beautiful.

3. NUST

nust.edu.pk
NUST is an internationally recognized institution for engineering and technology. The Islamabad campus is the main campus. All the campuses are well-equipped, and the stunning landscape gives you an enjoyable campus life. This university conducts its entrance test three times a year, and the merit is usually high.

4. PUCIT

Punjab University's faculty of computer and information offers programs of CS, SE, IT, and Data Science. The campus was established in 1988 primarily for CS. Located in Lahore, the campus provides facilities like labs and a library. Overall, the university has a conducive environment for learning and an excellent reputation.

5. PIEAS

It is a public university located in Islamabad that conducts entry tests in many other cities. This institute was ranked as number one by HEC Pakistan. Like NUST, getting into this university is not that easy. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in computer and information sciences.

To conclude, Pakistan has many exemplary IT institutions. These universities will shape your skills and make you capable of entering into the world of revolution and automation.

Best Software Companies Of Pakistan

Pranay Singh — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:26:26 +0000

Introduction

Technology is making more and more progress and advancement in Pakistan, and that too in an innovative way. Unlike the old times when things were done manually, people now prefer to perform their tasks with the help of software. That is the primary reason why the demand for efficient and top-class software houses is increasing day by day in the country. They will help you fulfill all the needs and requirements of your business like a PRO! So, are you in search of some software companies but not able to identify the right one? No worries, here is a list for you of top software houses of Pakistan:

NetSol

NetSol Software Company is one of the most popular, in-demand, and successful software houses in Pakistan. Its main office is located in Lahore, and the company offers excellent IT services like Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Security Frameworks, Financial Consultancy, and Software Quality Assurance.

10Pearls

Another excellent software house of Pakistan, 10Pearls is located in Karachi. This company came into being in 2004 by two partners/brothers; Zeeshan Aftab and Imran Aftab. 10Pearls offers services like mobile application development, game development, and website development. Also, this company has worked for 500+ well-known businesses.

TRG (The Resource Group)

Next on our list is this innovative, efficient, and another best software house of Pakistan – TRG! This company was founded by Mr. Zia Chishti in 2002, and since then, it has been providing excellent services like software testing, software engineering, design & development, and system automation. Also, TRG has never failed to satisfy its clients with its innovative approaches and high-quality services.

Systems Limited

Systems Limited is one of the most long-running and the best software houses in Pakistan with excellent services and extreme efficiency. The company came into being in 1977 and is currently operated by Asif Peer, the CEO. Not only Pakistan, but this company has provided its excellent services in the Middle East, UK, US, and Africa as well.

Conclusion

We sum up our list of the best software houses of Pakistan, and now it's your turn to choose the right one to advance and flourish your business!

Benefits of choosing computer science field in Pakistan

Pranay Singh — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:13:10 +0000

The Dilemma After A - Levels

After passing intermediate or A levels exams, a horde of students applies to different universities that offer STEM education. Many candidates already have their plans and, they work towards their goals. On the other hand, many students remain unsure about what field they should select. If you have studied math in college, you are eligible to apply for CS in any institution in the country.
CS has many subfields like artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity, etc. Computer science revolves around programming, web designing, development, networking, and engineering. Here are the benefits of choosing CS over other fields.

Demand for Developers

The demand for programmers is ever-increasing in the whole world. As Pakistan is a developing country, it has a long way to go in terms of innovation and technology. Many industries like banking, business, and medical need developers for automation. The advent of online systems, AI systems, applications, and cloud storage has produced a need for more developers. Also, technology is always going to evolve in the future, so the need for computer scientists is never going to end.

Freelancing Opportunities

One of the pros of choosing CS is that you can do freelancing. Most developers do not have to work 9 to 5 at a specific place. Freelancing does not only free you from a fixed time frame but also provides more opportunities. You can work for clients all over the world while being your boss.

Numerous Subdisciplines

The other advantage of becoming a computer scientist is that it is not limited to a single career. In other words, you can choose a substream according to your interest. After studying various concepts of programming, you may opt for application or game development, ethical hacking, networking, web designing, and much more according to your interest. On the other hand, in all other fields, one is confined to a single career.

High Paying Job

As mentioned above, due to increased demand, there is a high scope of CS in Pakistan. A career in CS promises you a high income. The more skillful and expert you become, the more money you make.

Conclusion

To conclude, it is true that there are a lot of advantages of choosing CS as your career, but you must follow your heart first. A degree in CS is not an easy one but, it will pay off. Think about your interests and talents before selecting a field.

Fast online services for the best logos for cheap in 2022

Pranay Singh — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 03:29:43 +0000

Introduction

In this post we review two affordable online logo makers that are rising in popularity. We look at Logology and Looka, the two main players in the space and compare the experience our team had ordering custom logo's from them.

The struggle is too real

Finding good Logo's for company's is always hard. It takes so much money to create one and its always a pain to find good creators. I for one have launched a dozen different failed web projects in the past couple years and its always such a pain to find good logo's.

I constantly oscillate between going from trying to hire good designers to work with online from sites like dribble, fiverr and upwork.

Why Dribble doesn't work anymore

7 years ago Dribble was the ultimate place to find a designer. However, due to amount of designers that exist on dribble now, every time I try to hire I end up with an inbox that looks something like this.

My Inbox after posting one project in Dribble.

My inbox destroyed contd.

and this is just for one project. Imagine trying to find a designer for multiple projects. Whats worse is that a lot of the designers don't speak english as their first language and have timezones all over the world.

Hey Dribble Engineers if you're reading this. Please add an option for "find people in my timezone". It's a pain trying to hire someone that takes 12 hours to respond to your requests.

Thankfully there a couple new service that have automated the process of creating new Logo's

1. Logology

Logology is an online logo maker created by husband wife duo from France. From their website.

Our product bridges the gap between working directly with a designer, who gets to the heart of what the meaning of the logo should be, and online generated logos. We figured out how to achieve a similar level of quality that you would get from a one-on-one collaboration with a skilled designer, only automatically and for a tenth of the price.

The best thing we liked about Logology is that you can tweak logo's based on certain expressions such as wity, playful, original, tech etc.

All in all, its a great way to think about Logo's for you brand, the website is super easy to use and make's it fun to try and tweak your logo the way you want.

Highlights

Easy to use editor.
Makes you think about your brand and what you want it to mean.
They have a good collection of design and stock vectors.
The pricing model for the logo's can get a bit expensive as seen below. It can go up to $299 to makes sure that your logo is unique.

_Logology Service Pricing for Logo's at checkout. _

2. Looka

Looks has grown incredibly over the past couple years as a one stop shop for all things branding and marketing. They have a full suite of products from domain names to t-shirt printing to making the anything with your copy on it. What we liked about Looka is that it can function as the place to do all your brand shopping in one place. This can be really helpful for someone that is just starting out and needs a 360 branding strategy.

Highlights

Easy to use editor.
The style of logo's caters to all business and not just tech.
Pricing is flexible.
The quality of logo's felt a bit lacking. Over all a lot of the logo's felt dated and not fresh.

The Winner

In our review we think the winner of the devfaster "Best logo maker award" is definitely Logology. We think Logology is better that Looks for the following reasons.
More responsive customer service, better and more creative designs make Logology the better pick for us!

Square Inc changing name to Block, as the new holding company.

Pranay Singh — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:30:48 +0000

Square might be changing its name to Block! This is awesome news for Square fans or stock holders since it means that Dorsey is now going to focus on growing Square business.

You can find the new site at block.xyz

This is so Exiting!

block.xyz

Computer Science VS Computer Engineering Which One Is Better?

Pranay Singh — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:32:30 +0000

When it comes to STEM education, many institutions offer degrees that seem almost the same. It is easy to get confused between any two programs. When it comes to the computer department, computer science and computer engineering are two dominant programs. CS and CE are interconnected, but they are not the same. So, which one is better?

First, you need to know what CS and CE are, so here you go.

Computer Science

In a broader sense, CS is all about software, data, programming, and algorithms. CS started with mathematics. In CS, people learn to write code, programs, develop software, applications, cybersecurity, networking, etc.

Subjects in CS

In the CS program, a lot of mathematics is involved. You will have to study courses like calculus, linear algebra, programming, data structures, web development, followed by some theoretical subjects.

Specializations

CS has a great scope, and you can specialize in many fields like artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, cloud computing, games and app development, and many more.

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering is more on the hardware side. Computer engineers work on the designs of IT devices or systems like smartphones, laptops, or supercomputers. CE came out as a branch of electrical engineering and is very much similar to it.

Subjects in CE

The courses in CE include many electrical engineering subjects like electronics, circuits, robotics, and embedded systems. Computer hardware, networking, and programming are also taught.

Specializations

Many schools offer more specific CE fields like embedded systems, hardware systems, robotics, network security, etc.

Comparison of CS and CE

Which is Harder?

As you read, both fields are different, but both require some high-level skills. You do not only need to excel in subject areas, but also learn skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and programming. Both areas are equally difficult and technical. However, it depends on your abilities and interest whether you enjoy CE or CS.

Which has Greater Job Opportunities?

Both areas are in great demand and promise you a bright future in terms of career. As the advancement in technology is continuous, the need for computer experts is ever-increasing.

Conclusion

To conclude, we cannot say which is better, CS or CE; it depends on you. If you have more inclination towards hardware, go for CE, and if you are interested in software, CS is for you. Both CS and CE are hard but will offer you superb career opportunities.