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Moses Derhgopian

West Bloomfield,MI

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with hands-on experience from leading a team to design an award-winning model car, to excellent Proficiency in C++ and CAD design, I excel in project management and innovative problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering collaboration and technical precision.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Researcher

01.2025 - 05.2026
  • Conducted undergraduate research through the University of Michigan’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), contributing to faculty-led projects and gaining hands-on research experience.


Engineering Team Lead

BE 1200 - Wayne State University
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Led a team in designing and building a functional model car using Arduino microcontrollers, 3D-printed parts, and custom circuitry.
  • Oversaw design, CAD modeling, and testing, ensuring innovation and technical precision; project won first place in class competition.
  • Earned a 107% course average, reflecting excellence in engineering fundamentals, robotics integration, and leadership.

Assistant

Morris Oil Company - Iraq Region
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in maintaining and updating databases tracking oil product imports, exports, and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and reliability of records.
  • Helped organize documentation related to logistics, contracts, and payment records, improving accessibility for internal operations.

Math Tutor

Distinguished Highschool for Students - Iraq
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Tutored high school and early university students in Calculus I, focusing on limits, derivatives, and applications to strengthen problem-solving skills.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans, explained complex concepts in accessible terms, and guided students through practice problems to improve exam performance.

Volunteer

Iraqi Mother Tereza Orphanage
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with daily care and transporting children to medical appointments.
  • Supported educational growth by reading to children, tutoring in school subjects, and helping them build study skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Mathematical Sciences

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
01-2028

Skills

  • Proficient in C, Python, and C, with experience implementing advanced data structures, algorithmic optimizations, and object-oriented programming to solve complex computational problems
  • Strong command of data structures and algorithms, including dynamic programming, graph theory, optimization and Object-oriented programming (OOP)
  • Proficient background in discrete mathematics and logic including proof techniques, combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory for computational problem-solving
  • Hands-on engineering experience with Arduino microcontrollers and sensor integration
  • Proficient in CAD design and 3D printing for mechanical prototyping
  • Experienced in team leadership and project management in competitive engineering design settings

Accomplishments

  • Selected for the National Acceleration Program for Young Intellectuals (Ministry of Education, Iraq); successfully completed program and ranked in the top percentile nationwide.
  • Attended Humam Al-Tamimi Physics Institute (Distinguished track); competed with advanced students and earned a certificate and top-rank award for academic excellence.

Certification

  • CS50x: CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard X / edX) – Verified Certificate of Completion
  • CS50P: CS50’s Introduction to Programming with Python (Harvard X / edX) – Verified Certificate of Completion

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Researcher

01.2025 - 05.2026

Engineering Team Lead

BE 1200 - Wayne State University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Math Tutor

Distinguished Highschool for Students - Iraq
10.2022 - 04.2023

Volunteer

Iraqi Mother Tereza Orphanage
02.2022 - 09.2023

Assistant

Morris Oil Company - Iraq Region
06.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Mathematical Sciences

University of Michigan

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