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Muhammad Usman: Emerging AI Engineer and Creative Technologist

Muhammad Usman: Emerging AI Engineer and Creative Technologist

Muhammad Usman — known professionally as Usman Kalera — is a BS Artificial Intelligence student at Superior University Lahore (Class of 2026, currently in his 3rd semester) and a creative technologist working at the intersection of generative AI, video production, and web development.

Background

  • From: Khushab, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Based in: Lahore, Pakistan
  • Education: BS Artificial Intelligence, Superior University Lahore (2026–present, 3rd semester)
  • Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi

Skills

  • Programming: Python, C++
  • Generative AI: AI video generation, prompt engineering, AI art direction, Urdu/English text-to-speech voiceover
  • Web development: WordPress (Astra, Smart Slider 3, Contact Form 7, Rank Math SEO)

Work Highlights

AI-Generated Video Advertising

  • Rakhzaar product ad — a 22-second AI-generated video advertisement for a brand
  • Portfolio showreel — a 60-second AI video showreel featuring 3D illustrations
  • Meta-style hiring ad — a 20-second AI-generated hiring advertisement

Digital Growth Hub

A complete WordPress business website for a Lahore client: 7 pages, 5 posts, a homepage slider, a working contact system, and full SEO setup.

Portfolio Website

A published dark-theme personal portfolio website with 3D interactive elements — view it here.

Lahore Vlog Series

A multi-part cinematic vlog series on Lahore with English narration and Urdu subtitles.

Haveli — Aakhri Waar

An original Pakistani AI action-film concept, created as a proof of concept for AI-driven filmmaking in Pakistan.

Freelance & Business

  • Fiverr seller — usman0_kalera, offering AI video ads and reels
  • Usman Kalera (Google Business Profile) — video production and website design, Lahore
  • GitHub — Usmankalera-dev

Research & Community

  • Published "The Kalera Biradari: A Historical and Ethnographic Inquiry into a Punjabi Muslim Jat Gotra" (October 2026)
  • Selected for Pak Angels Cohort 12 — HEC-NCEAC/PEC Generative & Agentic AI training
  • Ultimate Research Bootcamp 2026, Batch 27 (WeMultiOmics)
  • Member of the Uraan Bano Shaheen youth volunteer network

Contact

Open to collaboration on AI video projects, web development, and research.

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