Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular activities
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Sonia Akbani

Ballwin,Missouri

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

NextGen
08.2024 - Current
  • Learning and practicing with a new AI model called GRNFormer, in which is designed to understand how genes regulate each other in cells.
  • Generate reports on data given from GRNs (Gene regulatory networks) simulated from GRNFormer.

Fine Dining Server

J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Provided personalized service, in a high-volume upscale restaurant.
  • Guided guests through the menu, taking and coordinating orders with the kitchen and bar.
  • Addressed guest needs and resolved concerns to create memorable experiences.

Character Actor

Talent Plus
11.2020 - 12.2024
  • Greeted guests as an elf, for an event at the Union Station, "The Polar Express".
  • Entertained guests as they ride a train, and served them desserts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Data Science

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05-2028

Skills

  • Python (programming language)
  • C (programming language)
  • R (programming language)
  • Sales

Extracurricular activities

Engineering Student Council

Experience Head

  • Organizing a national conference (NAESC) with the duty of ensuring all attendees have an engaging experience. This includes quality professional workshops, guest speakers, and socials.


National Society of Sales Engineers

General Member

  • Learn from peers and mentors to develop leadership and sales skills to prepare for a career in engineering.


Muslim Student Association

General Member

  • Meet and connect with others of the same religion to discuss new ways to promote diversity on campus.



Accomplishments

Chancellor's Award

Received Scholarship for academic excellence and outstanding aptitude test performance.

Member of University of Missouri's Honors College


Timeline

Fine Dining Server

J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
05.2025 - 08.2025

Research Assistant

NextGen
08.2024 - Current

Character Actor

Talent Plus
11.2020 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Data Science

University of Missouri

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