Mohammad Zoraiz

Mohammad Zoraiz

Applied Quantum Computing Research

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Duke • ECE, Physics, & CS • Amazon • Lockheed Martin

  • Education

    • Mayfield High School

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      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Science National Honors Society (President), Math Club (Vice President), Student Council (Head of Fundraising), World Affairs Club (Vice President), National Honors Society, Interact Club, Science Olympiad, Robotics, Tennis, Cross Country. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Salutatorian, National Merit Scholar, National AP Scholar with Distinction, Ronald Regan Leadership Medal𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀Cumulative Weighted GPA: 4.75 (Salutatorian)Cumulative Unweighted GPA: 3.98/4.00Class Rank: 2/30714 AP Classes, 5 DE ClassesSTEM Honors Diploma, AP Capstone Diploma

    • Lakeland Community College

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      Higher Education

      Completed Classes:COMM1000 - Effective Public CommunicationHLTH1310 - Nutrition/Diet TherapyCPET 1120 - C Prog for Engineering TechnologyITIS 1008 - Ethics in Information TechnologyARTS1120 - Art Appreciation

    • Duke University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Physics and Computer Science
    • Duke University Pratt School of Engineering

      2023 - 2027
      Bachelor of Science - BS Triple Major: Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), Physics, and Computer Science

      Activities and Societies: HackDuke, Duke Impact Investment Group, Product@Duke, DukeMSA, Theta Tau, Project Tadpole, George Scholar

    • MIT School of Engineering

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      Beaver Works Science Institute

      Completed Courses: BWSI Python CoreBWSI Quantum Software DevelopmentBWSI Version Control: Git & GitHub

  • Experience

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
      Applied Quantum Computing Research

      Explored advanced principles of Quantum Systems and Algorithms, implementing the Harrow-Hassidim-Lloyd (HHL) Algorithm to optimize fluid flow simulations and model human cognitive patterns. Leveraged Qiskit and IBM Quantum Computers to achieve cutting-edge computational efficiencies. Research partially conducted under the MIT BeaverWorks program.

    • Rockwell Automation

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Software Engineering Intern

      Motion Control Group: Built automated validation firmware within Rockwell hardware to ensure are minimal defects and anomalies. Gained hands-on exposure to the industrial automation industry hardware design, and embedded software development and testing. Awarded competitive internship position at Rockwell Automation through Rockwell Engineering Pathways Program (REPP). Youngest employee in entire company.

    • Rockwell Automation

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      Embedded Software Engineering Intern

      Motion Control Group: Embedded firmware refactoring within Rockwell hardware for real time Motion Function experimentation within the Logix to Studio5000 interface, utilizing RSLinx and Automated Firmware verification.

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

      May 2024 - Aug 2024
      Software Development Engineering Intern

      Amazon Q Developer - Code Transformation Agent: Innovating Java application modernization through AI/ML. Elastic Gumby: Efficacy Engineering.

    • Duke University

      Nov 2024 - now
      Dark Matter & AI Research

      Kotwal Labs: High Energy Physics. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Integrated Circuitry to find Dark Matter.

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

      Mar 2025 - now

      Incoming Summer 2025 Intern - Amazon Q Facilitating opportunities between Duke students and Amazon organizations, offering referrals to high value candidates, and guiding aspiring tech talent toward exciting opportunities.

      • Software Development Engineering Intern

        Mar 2025 - now
      • Campus Ambassador

        Mar 2025 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Amazon Future Engineer Scholar Amazon 1/250 Scholars selected internationally for advancements in computing and engineering.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      BBB Student of Integrity Better Business Bureau 1/4 Students in Northern Ohio. Selected for community leadership.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Coca-Cola Scholar Finalist Coca-Cola Foundation 1/250 Regional Finalists Nationally out of 91000 candidates.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Congressional App Challenge Winner United States Congress (Congressman David Joyce) Won the Congressional App Challenge for Ohio District 14. Built renowned AchilliesMath app.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Congressional Commendation Congressman David Joyce (OH-14) Congressional Recognition and Achievement: In recognition of my dedication within my community to advancing and inspiring the next generation of students.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Continental Math League National Champion Continental Math League
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholar Dominion Energy 1/50 Scholars selected nationally for community impact and academic excellence.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Lockheed Martin STEM Scholar Lockheed Martin 1/100 Scholars selected nationally for advancements and excellence in engineering.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      MathLeague National Finalist MathLeague Power Ranked 1st in Ohio & 2nd in Midwest. National Finalist.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      National Merit Finalist & Scholar National Merit Scholarship Corporation
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Renner Foundation Scholar Renner Foundation 1/5 Scholars selected for innovative work in public service and education.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      TreeHacks: Best Web3 Next-Gen Security Award TreeHacks & Taisu Ventures CipherShield: first-ever multi-key homomorphic encryption scheme to provide the most secure data aggregation algorithm ever created.
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      USNCO National Finalist American Chemical Society US Chemistry Olympiad
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Various Community & Academic Recognitions - • A+ Award - IdeaStream Public Media & PBS • AP Scholar with Distinction• Princeton University Book Award - Princeton University• Science Olympiad Medals (20+)• ModelUN Awards - Superior Delegation | HRC; Excellent Delegation | DISEC; Honorable Mention | DeCol• MathBowl - Superior Rank (Top 10%) @ UC• NHS Scholar Semi-Finalist• SNHS Scholar• UN-USA Ambassador
    • Awarded to Mohammad Zoraiz
      Xerox Award for Innovation & Information Technology Xerox
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Coordinator/Organizer & Distribution Volunteer

      Issued by MACE Food Pantry | Cleveland Food Bank on Jun 2018
      MACE Food Pantry | Cleveland Food BankAssociated with Mohammad Zoraiz
    • Ambassador

      Issued by Congressional App Challenge on Mar 2022
      Congressional App ChallengeAssociated with Mohammad Zoraiz
    • Delivery Driver & Lead

      Issued by Cleveland Muslim Volunteers on Apr 2020
      Cleveland Muslim VolunteersAssociated with Mohammad Zoraiz
    • CollegeBoard BigFuture Ambassador

      Issued by CollegeBoard on Aug 2022
      CollegeBoardAssociated with Mohammad Zoraiz