BENYAMIN ZARHIN
Davenport
Summary
Motivated and personable international student pursuing dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Data Science &Analytics at St. Ambrose University. Transitioned from Israel to the US to pursue higher education after serving in the Israel Army as a Manager and Instructor of Information Systems.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager and Instructor of Information Systems
Israel Defense Force
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Conducted regular system assessments and prepared evaluation reports to identify and document operational faults or discrepancies.
- Interviewed and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
Swimming Instructor
Maccabi Reut Club
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Qualified as a swimming instructor from Wingate Institute in Aug 2019.
- Taught swimming to students of varying ages and skill levels daily.
Resident Assistant
St. Ambrose University
2023 - 2025
Provided leadership and mentorship to residents, promoting academic success and community engagement.
Collaborated with staff to maintain a safe, inclusive, and development-focused residential environment.
Education
BS - Computer Science, Data Science
St. Ambrose University
11.2025
High School Diploma -
Maccabim-Reut MOR High School
Israel06-2020
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Attention to Details
- Multitasking
- Instructional Proficiency
- Time Management
- Python
- Java
- Java Script
- C#
- SQL
- SAP
Timeline
Manager and Instructor of Information Systems
Israel Defense Force
01.2020 - 01.2022
Swimming Instructor
Maccabi Reut Club
01.2019 - 01.2023
Resident Assistant
St. Ambrose University
2023 - 2025
BS - Computer Science, Data Science
St. Ambrose University
High School Diploma -
Maccabim-Reut MOR High School
AWARDS
Named to Dean’s list -Fall 2022 GPA: 3.854
Named to Dean’s list -Spring 2023 GPA: 4.000
Named to Dean’s list -Fall 2023 GPA: 4.000
Named to Dean’s list -Spring 2024 GPA: 3.918
Named to Dean’s list -Fall 2024 GPA: 4.000,
Named to Dean’s list -Spring 2025 GPA: 3.934
Scholar All-American 2025, All-American Swimming 2023
INTEREST
Artificial Intelligence, Software, Web Development, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Data Scientist