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You're considering a career in software engineering. What skills do you need to succeed in the next decade?
Less a methodology, more a mindset - seek to understand holistically. Why is the functionality you are being asked to build necessary? What business value does it bring to your application/company? How will it interact with other pieces of your tech stack? Dangerous engineers have a wide breadth of understanding, and are able to flex their thinking beyond the scope of their code. Its easy to engineer solutions to business problems when you know how the whole thing ticks. You might need help putting some of the gears into place, but knowing the general gist is incredibly valuable, and an easy way to begin edging up the engineering ladder.
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🚨 BREAKING: Namibia has joined Yemen and has started to stop ships bound for Israel. This is a huge development. THANK YOU NAMIBIA!
🚨 BREAKING: Namibia has joined Yemen and has started to stop ships bound for Israel. This is a huge development. THANK YOU NAMIBIA!
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Today, we welcomed and celebrated the UICOMP Class of 2028 during the White Coat ceremony. Each of the 65 students received the white coat they will…
Today, we welcomed and celebrated the UICOMP Class of 2028 during the White Coat ceremony. Each of the 65 students received the white coat they will…
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You have two possible routes in business. With one, you get: - Board meetings - Endless pitch decks - Unrealistic valuations - Expensive booths at…
You have two possible routes in business. With one, you get: - Board meetings - Endless pitch decks - Unrealistic valuations - Expensive booths at…
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Experience
Education
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Illinois Institute of Technology
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Activities and Societies: MSA (Muslim Student's Association) Member, ACM-W (Association for Computing Machinery Women) Marketing Chair & President, Commuter Student Association Member, TechNews writer, Peer Career Coach at Career Services
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Activities and Societies: MSA ( Muslim Students Assosciation), MIST (Muslim InterScholastic Tournament) Math Team
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Graphic Designer
ICNARelief USA
- 7 years 1 month
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Over the years I have volunteered with ICNA Relief Chicago & Midwest Region by creating various designs and graphics for them; flyers, banquet posts, social media designs, banners, etc. I have also often managed marketing on their multiple social media platforms. In addition to my virtual help, I have given strategic & logistic insight at events, helped coordinate volunteers, conducted outreach to potential sponsors, as well as verbally market the organization to friends & colleagues…
Over the years I have volunteered with ICNA Relief Chicago & Midwest Region by creating various designs and graphics for them; flyers, banquet posts, social media designs, banners, etc. I have also often managed marketing on their multiple social media platforms. In addition to my virtual help, I have given strategic & logistic insight at events, helped coordinate volunteers, conducted outreach to potential sponsors, as well as verbally market the organization to friends & colleagues.
ICNA Relief Chicago is a domestic non-profit 501-C charity organization, a department of ICNA Relief USA. This domestic charity has numerous departments & causes that they aid, which include annual food drives, back2school backpack & supplies campaigns, transitional shelters, financial assistance for low income families, counseling services, toy drives, disaster relief, & free mobile clinics. -
Communications Coordinator
Young Muslims
- 1 year 2 months
As a member of YM’s national exec team and communications coordinator, I act as the NS Liason to our National Teams of Social Media, Graphic Design, and Website. I help in various campaigns and initiatives in the organization, collaborating with other non profits, and instituting policies and procedures that would benefit the org as a whole.
In addition, I act as the Midwest Regional NS Representative, keeping tabs on all of our neighbornets and nn in training in the midwest, assisting…As a member of YM’s national exec team and communications coordinator, I act as the NS Liason to our National Teams of Social Media, Graphic Design, and Website. I help in various campaigns and initiatives in the organization, collaborating with other non profits, and instituting policies and procedures that would benefit the org as a whole.
In addition, I act as the Midwest Regional NS Representative, keeping tabs on all of our neighbornets and nn in training in the midwest, assisting with expansion efforts, and mentoring others.
Courses
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Advanced Database Organization
CS 525 (SQL)
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Artificial Intelligence Planning & Control
CS 480 (Python)
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Building Innovative & Sustainable Businesses
BUS 510
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Calculus BC
Calc1 & Calc2
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Chemistry
Chemistry 1
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Computer Graphics
CS 411
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Computer Organizations & Assembly Language Programming
CS 350 (C, Linux)
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Computers and Society
CS 485
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Data Privacy & Security
CS 528
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Data Structures and Algorithms
CS331 (Python)
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Database Organization
CS 425 (SQL)
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Design & Analysis of Algorithms
CS 535
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Discrete Structures
CS 330
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Dragon Slayers
IPRO 497
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Emerging Issues in the Global Business Environment
MBA 502
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Environmental Media
COM 380
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Ethics
PHIL 360
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Introduction to Algorithms
CS430
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Introduction to Algorithms
CS 430
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Introduction to Differential Equations
Math 252
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Linear Matrix Algebra and Complex Variables
Math 333
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Mobile App Development
CS 442
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Mobile Application Development (Android, Javascript)
CS 442
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Multivariate & Vector Calculus
Math 251
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Object Orientated Programming
CS201 (Java)
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Operating Systems
CS 450 (C)
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Physics
Physics 1 & 2
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Politics of Science & Technology
PS 332
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Probability & Statistics
Math 474
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Programming Language Translators
CS 440
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Programming Languages & Translators
CS440
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SOFA Exhibition
IPRO 497
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Social Entrepreneurship
MBA 529
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Software Engineering
CS 487
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Software Engineering
CS 487
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Software Project Management
CS 587
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Software Systems Architecture
CS 586
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System's Programming
CS 351 (C)
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Theory of Computation
CS 530
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User Centered Design
CSP 595
Projects
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Back2School Campaign
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As the school year approaches, parents are helping their children prepare for classes while trying to purchase all necessary supplies. However, unfortunately, many schools and families cannot afford these school supplies due to difficult financial situations
ICNA Relief has stepped up to the challenge – Since 2009, throughout the months from July to September, the organization and its many divisions/branches have worked together to launch the Back-2-School Giveaway Program, where school…As the school year approaches, parents are helping their children prepare for classes while trying to purchase all necessary supplies. However, unfortunately, many schools and families cannot afford these school supplies due to difficult financial situations
ICNA Relief has stepped up to the challenge – Since 2009, throughout the months from July to September, the organization and its many divisions/branches have worked together to launch the Back-2-School Giveaway Program, where school backpacks filled with basic school supplies were given to children residing in low-income areas. The giveaway events took place in over 26 states so far, and over 100,000 school bags have been distributed since its initiation.
I designed ICNA Relief Chicago's Back2School Giveaway's advertising campaign's materials, including the poster, flyer, and postcard. I developed the chalkboard theme for the campaign, and the organization has me edit the material for reuse with future annual campaigns.
Check out the campaign at http://www.back2schoolgiveaway.com/Other creatorsSee project -
LC3 Machine Simulator
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Implemented a machine language simulator in C, imitating the registers, memory, & various CPU units
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SOFA Exhibition
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Designed & built wooden installation at Navy Pier in the Structural Objects Functional Arts (SOFA) exhibition with a team of students.
Honors & Awards
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Dean's List
Illinois Institute of Technology
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First Prize Photography Competition
IIT Exposure
Won first prize in the photography competition hosted by the Illinois Tech architecture-based organization IIT Exposure. The theme of the competition was FAME, and the winner's photo, as well as notable photographers, were on exhibition in the McCormick Campus Tribune Center in Illinois Tech MIes Campus.
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Dean's List
Illinois Institute of Technology
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AP Scholar with Distinction
College Board & Advanced Placement Program
In recognition of exemplary college-level achievement on Advanced Placement Program Examinations
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National AP Scholar Award
The College Board & Advanced Placement Program
In recognition of exemplary college-level achievement on Advanced Placement Program Examinations
Test Scores
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ACT
Score: 33
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Urdu
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese (Traditional)
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Organizations
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Interfaith Employee Resource Group
National Co-Lead and Founder
- PresentThe Interfaith ERG is an employee led organization that seeks to create a safe space for our employees to seek accommodation, a relevant community for a diversity of cultures to enjoy, an avenue for growth, and a means to foster awareness and understanding. I helped found the ERG in April 2021, and we launched with a Ramadan awareness campaign , increasing understanding within the firm about the lives of their fasting colleagues. We also shared a fast for a day with several non-Muslim members…
The Interfaith ERG is an employee led organization that seeks to create a safe space for our employees to seek accommodation, a relevant community for a diversity of cultures to enjoy, an avenue for growth, and a means to foster awareness and understanding. I helped found the ERG in April 2021, and we launched with a Ramadan awareness campaign , increasing understanding within the firm about the lives of their fasting colleagues. We also shared a fast for a day with several non-Muslim members of the Interfaith ERG. This ERG has continued to make a meaningful impact upon the culture of West Monroe, becoming a platform to help educate and spread awareness of different faiths and their associated cultures, as well as advocating for the comfort and community of those who need it.
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WMP Woman's Leadership Network
Member
- PresentWest Monroe Partner's Woman's Leadership Network (WLN) is an employee resource group that helps women thrive at West Monroe. We work with the entire firm to achieve gender parity and an employee base of women that is reflective of the communities and clients we serve. The network focuses on fostering an inclusive culture by enhancing recruitment, retention, and professional development for women.
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Young Muslim Sisters
National Exec Member
- PresentDec 2019 - Present YM National Exec Member & Midwest NS Rep May 2019 - Dec 2019 YM Midwest Regional Coordinator A nominated position, which oversees the Midwest Region of the sisters branch of the national youth organization YM. Responsibilities include: Establish long lasting relationships with various Islamic organizations, including charities & masjids. Reconnect the youth with Islam, and strengthening their bonds with the community. Establish new Midwest NeighborNets. Develop leadership…
Dec 2019 - Present YM National Exec Member & Midwest NS Rep May 2019 - Dec 2019 YM Midwest Regional Coordinator A nominated position, which oversees the Midwest Region of the sisters branch of the national youth organization YM. Responsibilities include: Establish long lasting relationships with various Islamic organizations, including charities & masjids. Reconnect the youth with Islam, and strengthening their bonds with the community. Establish new Midwest NeighborNets. Develop leadership within various YM neighbornets, readying the region for the annual transitions in leadership positions. Empower Muslim girls, giving them the tools, both religious & professional, to succeed in the US, and whichever fields they choose. May 2018- May 2019 Glendale Heights YMS NeighborNet Coordinator The NeighborNet is just that; a network of neighbors. It is a dynamic youth group, giving Muslim youth a healthy environment in which they can build bonds of sisterhood, further their Islamic knowledge together, and gain volunteer opportunities with local partner charities like ICNA Relief and Helping Hand. The NeighborNet Coordinator is the local NeighborNet in-charge, and is responsible for the organization & outreach of the local YMS NN. Young Muslims (YM) is the youth (14-26 years old) division of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), a a leading grassroots organization in the American Muslim community. dedicated towards self-development, education, outreach and social services, fostering connections between Muslims & the public. YM Sisters is the sister half of YM, which was established to build a community of educated, socially aware Muslim youth in America. YM collaborates with a variety of local and national entities, including local mosques and charities. ymsisters.com | icna.org
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Association for Computing Machinery - Women
President
-ACMW is an organization that is represented by the acronym "Activism. Community. Mentorship. for Women.". With this organization, as President, I oversaw the prospective first year outreach with the computer science department, and with the undergraduate admissions office. I was responsible for moderating the ACMW Lounge, making sure it remains a safe & inclusive space for women in tech on campus to study in. I trained our future Marketing chair, passing on the torch of the organization's…
ACMW is an organization that is represented by the acronym "Activism. Community. Mentorship. for Women.". With this organization, as President, I oversaw the prospective first year outreach with the computer science department, and with the undergraduate admissions office. I was responsible for moderating the ACMW Lounge, making sure it remains a safe & inclusive space for women in tech on campus to study in. I trained our future Marketing chair, passing on the torch of the organization's mission, vision, and values to our new board. I designed our first ever ACMW graduate stoles, paid for by the CS department in the College of Science at Illinois Tech, and participated in the first ACMW Graduate Reception at our lounge space in the tower. And I will continue to help my Alma Mater & my community of powerful women in technology on Illinois Tech campus in any way I can, as an Alumni member of ACMW. Jan2017-June2018 Marketing Chair of ACMW Established a social media presence for the new organization. Communicated with Illinois Tech administration to gain further publicity and impact for ACM-W Incorporated new platforms like Remind and Whatsapp to marketing communications in order to enhance connections both new and ongoing. Help organize events like a CyberSecurity Hackathon for technical women and general students at Illinois Tech. Attended conferences on behalf of the organization: attended Midwest Women in Technology conference held at Google Chicago in 2017, WECode Conference held at Harvard University in 2018. Attended Grace Hopper 2018 held at Houston Texas.
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Muslim Students Association
Member
-MSA: Muslim Students Association is a student organization at Illinois Institute of Technology that is a safe space for Muslim students to gather, meet, collaborate, and from there transform the community around them. MSA represents the Muslim voice on campus. As a member, I participated in MSA general body meetings, events, and volunteering activities. I helped with the upkeep of the local masjid. Made graphics for events & occasionally help set up and prepare venues for MSA events May 2016…
MSA: Muslim Students Association is a student organization at Illinois Institute of Technology that is a safe space for Muslim students to gather, meet, collaborate, and from there transform the community around them. MSA represents the Muslim voice on campus. As a member, I participated in MSA general body meetings, events, and volunteering activities. I helped with the upkeep of the local masjid. Made graphics for events & occasionally help set up and prepare venues for MSA events May 2016 – Dec 2016 Public Relations Chair Created all marketing material for Illinois Tech's MSA. Lead the collaborative project CarePackages with ICNA Relief Chicago and IIT MSA in 2016 gathering essentials for the homeless and needy. Developed a theme for ongoing MSA general body event flyers. Transferered the MSA Facebook group to a Facebook Page for more professional and formal general body notification. Connected MSA email to Instagram, Remind App, and said Facebook Page. Posted news articles for MSA on hawklink. Coordinated several different social media platforms and people to gain the best audiences, and ensure accuracy of information.
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