Samar Abu Hegly

Experience

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  - Developing an Android app to track the user’s activities, location, pictures of the location, and heart rate.- Developing a machine learning pipeline to recognize human patterns to ensure the well-being and comfort of the user.

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  Check Point Software Technologies Ltd

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Software Developer Internship

  - Testing new software images before releasing them to clients.- Correcting current tests that aren’t accurate in testing certain features to accommodate the changes in the new software release.- Writing a script to control a rotating lab plate which is used in testing the new WIFI feature in appliances.

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Jan 2020 - May 2021

  - Assist in the anatomical mapping of MD-PFC cell-type-specific connectivity using virus-based circuit tracing and immunocytochemistry.- Performing and updating immunostaining protocols.- Sectioning +15 mice brains using a vibratome.- Imaging +100 brain sections using a confocal microscope.- Writing software to count the number of stained cells in brain images which increased the efficiency of the workflow. - Representing and accommodating Muslim students' spiritual, social, and academic needs on the MIT campus.- Leading and managing an executive board of 26 members, 15 committees, and 150+ club members.- Initiating new committees and projects: MSA Discourse, Inclusion Committee, Buddy system,Freshmen guide.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Dec 2020 - May 2021

  • MSA President

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Zaki

  May 2020 - Feb 2021

  Software Engineer

  - Assisting the CTO in designing backend architecture through iterative cycles of design.- Writing backend APIs documentation.- Developing and Coding APIs for the backend Software.- Developed all backend Software for the Zaki app prototype. - Assisting in project planning, fundraising, and hiring.

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  Inspirit AI

  Feb 2021 - now

  - Reaching out to potential new clients, sharing information about the program, and answering questions. - Mentored 20+ high school students in individual Machine Learning research projects in one on one sessions.- Led projects that included heart disease detection, osteoporosis detection, language fluency effect on cognitive abilities, and more.- Led workshops that included domain and literature exploration, data visualization, and model development. - Reviewing all course material, correcting bugs and past mistakes, preparing teaching material forinstructors, and helping students manage their teachable accounts.- Technical support in 10+ sessions for both instructors and students. - Managed 20+ programs with 13-16 instructors and 80+ students across 10 weeks. - Managing meeting logistics, student and instructor attendance, makeup sessions, and instructor absences.- Passing surveys to students and parents, reviewing and reporting the results.- Checking in on instructors during session time and providing feedback to instructors on their teaching techniques and approach to students. - Instructed over 300+ high school students on the fundamentals of AI over the span of 30 cohorts.- Led projects that included Object detection, cancer detection, distracted drivers, Siri, and more.- Led workshops that included College and Career, AI and Ethics, and Using neural networks tounderstand the brain.- Led Special Sessions to review course material and discuss new advances in AI.

  • Growth Team Member

    Nov 2023 - now

  • AI + X Mentor

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Curriculum Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • AI Scholars Instructor

    Feb 2021 - now
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  Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Research Assistant

  - Maintaining and updating the Atlas of the zebrafish brain.- Assisting in writing code to create a 3D model of the atlas of the zebrafish brain.- Attending the annual lab retreat, participating in workshops, learning about new software tools, andbrainstorming new research projects.

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  Computer Science Tutor

  - HKN Tutor- Tutored students in a variety of computer science classes.

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Feb 2023 - May 2023

  - Grader for the Modeling with Machine Learning: from Algorithms to Applications (6.C01) course. - Tutor and grader for the Intro to Computational Neuroscience (9.40) course.- Hosted office hours, and assisted students with their Psets and exams prep.- Graded students' Psets.

  • Computer Science Grader

    Feb 2023 - May 2023

  • Computer Lab Assistant

    Feb 2023 - May 2023