Rami Darwish

COMP 390: Social Implications of Computing

• Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to support students’ engagement with course topics.

COMP 615: Operating Systems & Computer Architecture

• Evaluated discussion board assignments to assess students’ understanding of operating system concepts and their application to real-world challenges.

COMP 322: Internet Systems

• Led lab sessions and guided students through applied, hands-on learning.
• Graded all quizzes, assignments, midterms, and final exams with consistency and accuracy.
• Designed and created midterm and final exams.
• Engaged closely with students’ work to identify common difficulties and clarify challenging concepts during labs and office hours.

Instructor of Record (Spring 2026 (upcoming)) - North Carolina A&T State University, United States

COMP 322: Internet Systems

• Design and deliver lectures to undergraduate students.
• Lead classroom instruction and integrate active learning techniques, including collaborative coding labs and case-based discussions.
• Supervise Teaching Assistants to ensure consistency in grading, lab support, and student engagement.

· Focus: Cyber Security, Deep Learning, Federated Learning, XIoT, and Malware Analysis.

· Contributions: Developed and evaluated deep learning and federated learning frameworks for IoT malware detection, leading to multiple peer-reviewed publications.

· Collaborations: Worked with faculty and graduate students on interdisciplinary research projects in cybersecurity.

· Publications:

• R Darwish, K Roy. “Comparative Analysis of Federated Learning, Deep Learning, and Traditional Machine Learning Techniques for IoT Malware Detection.” IEEE 4th International Conference on AI in Cybersecurity (ICAIC), 2025.
• R Darwish, M Abdelsalam, S Khorsandroo. “Deep learning based XIoT malware analysis: A comprehensive survey, taxonomy, and research challenges.” Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 2025.
• R Darwish, M Abdelsalam, S Khorsandroo, K Roy. “FedP3E: Privacy-Preserving Prototype Exchange for Non-IID IoT Malware Detection in Cross-Silo Federated Learning.” arXiv preprint, 2025 (in progress toward publication).

· Peer Review Activities: Journal of Network and Computer Applications (JNCA) – Completed one peer review (2025).

• Designed, built, and modified accounting lines to ensure accurate financial transactions in the core banking system.
• Troubleshot and resolved system errors, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime.
• Prepared and automated Excel reports for business teams using SQL queries to support decision-making.
• Developed new Oracle Reports and customized existing ones to meet end-user and business requirements.
• Created and optimized database scripts (procedures, packages, and standalone scripts) to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, implement solutions, and ensure compliance with banking standards.

Technical Skills: Oracle 10g (Database & Application), SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Reports, Core Banking Systems (ICBS).

• Provided both technical and functional support for foreign modules, including Letters of Credit, Letters of Guarantee, inward/outward bills, and inward/outward transfers.
• Designed and developed new forms and reports to streamline operations and meet evolving business needs.
• Upgraded and enhanced existing forms and reports on a daily basis to align with business team requirements.
• Created and optimized PL/SQL scripts, procedures, and packages to troubleshoot and resolve database problems efficiently.
• Ensured system reliability and compliance by collaborating closely with business users and technical teams.

Technical Skills: Oracle 10g (Database & Application), PL/SQL, Oracle Forms & Reports, Core Banking Systems (ICBS).

• Provided functional support and analysis for the ERP financial system, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with business requirements.
• Designed and executed SQL/PL-SQL scripts to troubleshoot and resolve database-related user issues.
• Collaborated with finance and IT teams to enhance system functionality, improve workflows, and maintain data accuracy.

Technical Skills: ERP Financial Systems, Oracle Database, SQL/PL-SQL.

• Developed and customized Oracle Forms and Reports (Oracle 10g & 6i) to support banking operations and business requirements.
• Designed and implemented PL/SQL procedures, functions, and packages in Oracle 10g to optimize database performance and functionality.
• Maintained and enhanced ICBS modules, ensuring system stability, scalability, and alignment with banking workflows.

Technical Skills: Oracle 9i/10g (Database & Application), PL/SQL, Oracle Forms & Reports, Core Banking Systems (ICBS).