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Education
Tufts University — Medford, MA
Anticipated Graduation: Dec 2024
Master of Science in Human Factors Engineering
Relevant Coursework: Ergonomics, Computer Interaction, Biomechanics, Human-Machine Systems
Northwestern University — Evanston, IL
Sep '18 – Jun '23
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Design Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
GPA: 3.60
Relevant Coursework: Human-Centered Product Design, Manufacturing Processes, Materials
Awards: 2022–23 Walter P. Murphy Co-op Student of the Year, 2022–23 NSBE Lynn Briggs Service Award
Work Experience
Tufts IDEA Human Factors Lab
Sep '23 – Present
Graduate Researcher
- Investigated biomechanics and stroke rehabilitation research in a lab setting
- Began prototyping of the ReFlex band, a bi-stable device to aid muscle movement in the arm
Apple Inc.
Jul 2024 – Present
Human Factors Engineer (Contractor)
- Support human factors research and design validation across multiple product categories
- Design and execute user studies, collecting anthropometric, quantitative, and qualitative data
- Analyze results and present findings to design and engineering teams to inform key decisions
Apple Inc.
Sep '21 – Sep '22
Product Design Validation Intern
- Designed, executed, and analyzed design validation user studies for various products in development
- Led user interviews throughout product testing, collected anthropometric, quantitative, and qualitative data
- Conducted rigorous analysis of study results using JMP and presented findings to leadership, directly influencing crucial design decisions
Senior Capstone Project — Client: Ergonomic Solutions
Sep '20 – Mar '21
Design Engineer
- Redesigned a new iteration of the CarGo, an in-car desk for mobile professionals, updating the use context from the backseat to the front seat, and delivered a prototype to stakeholders ahead of schedule
- Benchmarked product and directed competitive analysis & FMEA to inform design requirements
- Managed a team of four using RAM and GANTT charts, and conducted prototyping and user testing
Leadership
National Society of Black Engineers
Oct '18 – Mar '21
Pre-College Initiative Chair
- Installed weekly meeting series with underserved youth organizations to promote scholarship in STEM, increasing NSBE Junior partners from one to three
- Organized flagship "Walk for Education" scholastic event, exposing 100+ children to STEM via hands-on workshops, speaker panels, and mentoring
- Coached the high school chapter to a third place finish in a LEGO NXT robotics competition
Muslim-Cultural Student Association
Feb '19 – Jun '20
Director of Public Relations
- Developed and executed comprehensive promotion plan for weekly community events, resulting in a 43% increase in attendance
- Designed flyers, banners, and event headers and promoted across all major social media platforms
- Co-ordinated outreach with other schools and organized inter-chapter events with four Chicagoland schools
Skills
Design: SolidWorks, Siemens NX, KeyShot, Adobe XD, Figma
Analysis: MATLAB and JMP for statistical analysis; Python and HTML for user testing interface design
Languages: Native fluency in Arabic and English; intermediate fluency in Spanish and Italian