Merna Kamal
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated and inquisitive data scientist with a Master's in Computer Science (AI/Data Science) and a Bachelor's in Neuroscience, dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical drug discovery and neurotechnology. Passionate about the fields of neural regeneration and plasticity research, genomics, psychopharmacology, and brain-computer interface development to propel advancements in neurotechnology. With a strong interdisciplinary background a relentless curiosity to unravel the mysteries of the brain, I am eager to apply data-driven insights to accelerate drug development and contribute to innovations that enhance human health and quality of life. Committed to making meaningful contributions at the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and biotechnology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Sub Teacher Source
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver engaging lessons across entire curriculums to grades K-12, with an average classroom count of 25 students
- Create and adapt lesson plans to students' unique learning needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Account Manager
Selleck Chemicals
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Strategically identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned territory, resulting in a 50% increase in sales frequency and revenue generation.
- Successfully manage and nurture relationships with research labs at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), while representing Selleck Chemicals' comprehensive range of inhibitors, FDA-approved drugs, bioactive compounds, and other scientific products.
- Consistently exceed sales targets by proactively upselling and cross-selling Selleck Chemicals' products, leveraging in-depth knowledge of the product portfolio and client needs and goals.
Office of Student Engagement
Smith College
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Responsible for supporting the administration of operations of the Office of Student Engagement
- Provide technology support during meetings and events
- Manage and organize programs, events, and projects.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science, AI and data science concentration
Columbus State University
Columbus, GABachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Psychology (minor)
Smith College
Northampton, MA05-2023
Skills
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Bioinformatics & Omics Data Analysis (Genomics, Proteomics, Transcriptomics)
- Python & Scientific Computing (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib)
- SQL & Big Data Processing (PostgreSQL, Spark, Hadoop)
- Statistical Modeling & Hypothesis Testing
- Scientific written and verbal Communication
- Data Visualization & Exploratory Data Analysis (Seaborn, Plotly, ggplot2)
Certification
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate—Microsoft
- Advanced Diploma in Python Programming—Alison Academy
- Machine Learning with Python—FreeCodeCamp
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sub Teacher Source
08.2023 - Current
Account Manager
Selleck Chemicals
05.2023 - 09.2023
Office of Student Engagement
Smith College
08.2019 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Computer Science, AI and data science concentration
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Psychology (minor)
Smith College
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