Samia (Alblwi) Ivankovic
Cliffside Park,USA
Summary
Professional educator with expertise in computer science. Skilled in programming languages, data structures, and algorithm design. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic academic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Part Time Lecturer
Rutgers University
09.2024 - Current
- Taught Intensive Programming in Linux, covering Linux programming with the Apache web server and MySQL database using C as the primary language.
- Taught Database System Design & Management, providing a comprehensive introduction to the Structured Query Language (SQL), the language of relational databases. Topics included Entity-Relationship modeling, the Relational Model, and SQL data retrieval, manipulation, and definition statements.
- Taught Programming Language Concepts, a conceptual study of programming language syntax, semantics, and implementation. Covered language definition and structure, data types and structures, control structures, data flow, run-time considerations, and interpretive languages.
- Taught CS101: Computers & Programming I, an introduction to problem-solving with computers. Covered computer organization, file management, editors, and compilers. Students learned Python programming, iteration, conditional statements, subprograms, and basic data structures.
- Taught Data Structures & Algorithm Design, covering data structures, algorithm analysis, lists, stacks, queues, trees, sorting, searching, indexing, graphs, and algorithmic theory.
- Developed and delivered engaging course content for undergraduate students.
- Facilitated discussions that encouraged critical thinking and student participation.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
Research & Academic Projects
NJIT
01.2018 - Current
- Published 12 peer-reviewed publications in international conferences and journals.
- Conducted extensive experiments on different benchmarks
- Apply statistical hypothesis testing and data visualization to evaluate semantic coverage and error detection efficiency.
Analyze data using statistical software to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. - Evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation within project scope.
- Complete reviews of codes, requirements, and project plans.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. - Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Part Time Lecturer
New Jersey City University
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Taught Discrete Mathematics.
- Taught Database System Design & Management.
- Taught Operating Systems.
- Taught Data Structures & Algorithm Design.
Part Time Lecturer
Union County College
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught Data Science, focusing on data analysis, visualization, and the use of data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.
- Mentored junior faculty on curriculum development and teaching methodologies.
Part Time Lecturer
Pace University
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught CS101: Computers & Programming I.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
Part-Time Lecturer
New Jersey Institute of Technology
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught Introduction to Python.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Database Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in maintaining and updating the university's course catalog database, including editing, adding, and deleting course records to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Full Time Lecturer
Taibah University
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with faculty to design interdisciplinary programs, promoting holistic education approaches.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
Education
Ph.D. - Information Systems
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ05.2024
M.S. - Computer Science
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2017
Diploma - English language
DePaul University
Chicago, IL12.2013
B.S. - Information Systems
Taibah University
Medina, Saudi Arabia05.2011
Skills
- Data research and analysis
- Research methodology expertise
- Scholarly writing
- Contributing to online learning conversations
- Remote education delivery
- Academic performance review
- Faculty collaboration
Certification
- SQL Server DB Admin Program | DePaul University | Chicago | 2015-11
- Advanced SQL Program | DePaul University | Chicago | 2015-04
Timeline
Part Time Lecturer
Rutgers University
09.2024 - Current
Part Time Lecturer
Union County College
09.2024 - 12.2024
Part Time Lecturer
New Jersey City University
09.2023 - 05.2025
Part Time Lecturer
Pace University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Part-Time Lecturer
New Jersey Institute of Technology
06.2019 - 08.2020
Database Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology
06.2018 - 08.2018
Research & Academic Projects
NJIT
01.2018 - Current
Full Time Lecturer
Taibah University
08.2017 - 12.2017
M.S. - Computer Science
Clark Atlanta University
Diploma - English language
DePaul University
B.S. - Information Systems
Taibah University
Ph.D. - Information Systems
New Jersey Institute of Technology
AWARDS
Awarded a fully funded government scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in Information Systems., Awarded a fully funded government scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in Computer Science., Received a $2,000 award for Outstanding Bachelor’s Graduation Project, Taibah University, 2011.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Subsumption, Correctness, and Relative Correctness: Implications for Software Testing. Journal of Science of Computer Programming, January 2025.
- Detecting Faults vs. Revealing Failures: Exploring the Missing Link. IEEE 24th International Conference on Software Quality, Reliability and Security (QRS), July 2024.
- Empirical Exploration of Software Testing. New Jersey Institute of Technology, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, May 2024.
- Mutation Coverage is Not Strongly Correlated with Mutation Coverage. Proceedings of the 5th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Automation of Software Test (AST 2024), April 2024.
- Semantic Coverage: Measuring Test Suite Effectiveness. 18th International Conference on Software Technologies (ICSOFT 2023), Rome, July 2023.
- Minimizing Mutant Sets by Equivalence and Subsumption. International Conference on Software Testing, March 2023.
- Subsumption, Correctness, and Relative Correctness. IEEE 22nd International Conference on Software Quality, Reliability and Security Companion (QRS-C), Guangzhou, December 2022.
- Generalized Mutant Subsumption. 17th International Conference on Software Technologies (ICSOFT 2022), Lisbon, July 2022.
- A Survey on Wireless Security Protocol WPA2. International Conference on Security and Management, Las Vegas, July 2017.