Zeinab Farrokhi
las vegas,NV
Summary
A PhD candidate in electrical and computer engineering at UNLV with a 4.0 GPA and over fifteen years of academic and industry experience. Expert in MATLAB and Python, specializing in machine learning and deep learning. Expertise in data management, cloud technology, and IoT, committed to advancing video and image processing AI applications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Performance Manager
Battery Workforce Challenge
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced employee engagement through tailored training programs and workshops.
- Conducted thorough assessments of employee performance, identifying strengths and areas for growth.
- Improved team performance by implementing new KPI tracking systems and providing regular feedback.
- Developed comprehensive performance management strategy, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity across departments.
Graduate Research Assistant
National Science Foundation
01.2023 - Current
- In my role as a PhD researcher, I've gained substantial engineering experience by spearheading an innovative approach to analyze Soil Water Repellency (SWR) through automated measurement and data analysis systems. My research has involved extensive use of large data systems, incorporating SQL for database management and handling voluminous data efficiently, integral to processing and analyzing experimental results. I've developed proficiency in several programming languages including Python, which has been pivotal in scripting for data manipulation, and statistical analysis. My projects have extensively utilized MATLAB for complex mathematical modeling and Excel for data visualization, demonstrating my adeptness with tools essential for sophisticated data analysis. My engineering projects have incorporated elements of telemetry systems through the use of real-time data collection devices like Raspberry Pi and high-definition cameras, aligning with modern telemetry practices in experimental setups. I've conducted rigorous A/B testing within experimental designs to validate hypotheses on soil behavior under various conditions, ensuring robustness in my research findings. Additionally, my coursework and research projects have included the application of basic machine learning techniques, utilizing algorithms to automate the detection and analysis of temporal actions in video data, which is critical for my work on SWR assessment using deep learning models like YOLOv8 and Temporal Action Localization (TAL) frameworks. This comprehensive engagement with advanced engineering tools and methodologies in real-life applications of soil water repellency analysis highlights my capabilities and readiness for roles requiring a deep understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and data science.
Instructor: Communication Systems Lab
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Laboratory experiments related to the communication system theory taught. The lab includes experiments related to spectrum analysis, AM and FM modulations and demodulations, analog to digital conversion, PCM coding, and baseband and carrier digital modulations.
Teaching Assistant: Analog & Digital Communication
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2024 - 12.2024
- More than 40 students were helped with reviewing Fourier theory, linear system theory, probability and random processes, modulation and detection, noise in modulation systems, and introduction to digital data transmission.
- Creating and grading students' tests
Senior Electrical Engineer
Airspool
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Read and analyzed PCBs and project documentation to develop workflows and strategies.
Instructor: Circuits I Discussion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked over 60 Electrical Engineering students in mastering concepts from Introduction to Linear Circuit Analysis, including Kirchhoff’s laws, operational amplifiers, node and loop analysis, Thevenin and Norton theorems, as well as first-order RL and RC circuits and second-order RLC circuits.
- Guided students in problem-solving and circuit simulation using SPICE software, enhancing their practical understanding of electrical circuit analysis.
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Computer Logic Design
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Taught topics such as fundamentals of digital design, LSI and LSI circuits, sequential machines, sequential circuit analysis and design, modern developments, etc., to over 60 students as a teaching assistant.
Teaching Assistant: Digital System Architecture
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Tutored and assisted more than 50 EE students with their assignments and problems related to Instruction sets and assembly language, Design of dedicated digital systems and general microprocessors utilizing HDL Verilog, Performance analysis, Software-hardware interface.
- Providing assistance to the lead teacher in lesson planning and classroom management
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Computer Logic Design
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught topics such as fundamentals of digital design, LSI and LSI circuits, sequential machines, sequential circuit analysis and design, modern developments, etc., to over 60 students as a teaching assistant.
Graduate Student Assistant
National Science Foundation
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting to undergraduate electrical engineering students for mentoring high school students' engineering projects.
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Circuits II
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in creating assignments and projects that required students to apply electrical circuit concepts and principles.
- Conducted comprehensive grading of assignments, ensuring precision and consistency in evaluations.
- Provided constructive feedback on sinusoidal steady-state analysis using phasors, steady-state power, the Laplace transform and its application to circuit analysis, network functions, frequency response, magnetically coupled circuits, and transformers to support student development.
- Collaborated with the course instructor to enhance and refine curriculum materials for optimal learning outcomes.
Instructor: Circuits I Discussion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked over 60 Electrical Engineering students in mastering concepts from Introduction to Linear Circuit Analysis, including Kirchhoff’s laws, operational amplifiers, node and loop analysis, Thevenin and Norton theorems, as well as first-order RL and RC circuits and second-order RLC circuits.
- Guided students in problem-solving and circuit simulation using SPICE software, enhancing their practical understanding of electrical circuit analysis.
Freelancer
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Website design and development from ground up
Instructor and Educational Consultation
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Tutoring private students in data analytics, Python, and preparing for the graduate entrance exam (Master's degree)
- Advising and study planning for students preparing for National Entrance Exam for Graduate Studies
Research Assistant
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Working on my thesis
- Assisting and collaboration with other students in their research projects
Internship
06.2012 - 08.2012
- In Electronics Lab
- Preparing experiments and instruction notes for students
Research Assistant
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Working on a research project on solar cells
- Involved in AVR programming
Teaching Assistant
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Solving students’ problems
- Grading exam papers
Education
Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada01-2026
Master of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
University of Tehran
09-2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Shahid Rajaee University
06-2013
Skills
- Machine learning
- Deep learning algorithms
- Convolutional neural networks
- Python programming
- MATLAB programming
- C/C/C# programming
- MS Excel
- SQL
- Statistical analysis
- Cloud computing
- ARM Microcontrollers
- Qt
- Arduino
- Bascom
- Digital image processing
- Edge detection
- Image segmentation
- OpenCV
- ROS
- Multisim
- Pspice (Orcad Capture)
- LabVIEW
- Proteus
- Altium Designer
Language Competence and Test Scores
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
kurdish
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Publications
Journal Articles:
- Enhancing Urban Intelligence Energy Management: Innovative Load Forecasting Techniques for Electrical Networks, Journal of Power and Energy Engineering
- Implementation and Evaluation of Object Identification Techniques on Nao Robot Platform, Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical and Computer Technology
- Designing and constructing speed control of DC motor by PWM, accepted in the4th Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE)
- Designing and constructing the speed control of a DC motor using digital control system analysis, accepted in the15th Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE)
Scholarships
- UNLV Access Grant - Grad NN Scholarship
- Patricia J. Sastaunik- Grad Scholarship
- Roy & Helen Kelsall Scholarship
- Winter2016 Graduate Programs (master’s thesis: Human-Robot Interaction for the Treatment of Autistic Vision-Based by Using the Humanoid Robot Nao) in Cognitive sciences and technologies Scholarship.
Certification
- AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Amazon Web Services Training and Certification 2024 April
- AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Engineering Operations Technicians Amazon Web Services Training and Certification 2024 April
Affiliations
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Member
- Active committee member of Society of Electrical Engineering
- Active member of IEEE. Recruiting new members and organizing events
- Active committee member of Society of Mechatronics Engineering
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA) Member
Timeline
Engineering Performance Manager
Battery Workforce Challenge
09.2024 - Current
Instructor: Communication Systems Lab
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant: Analog & Digital Communication
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Electrical Engineer
Airspool
05.2024 - 08.2024
Instructor: Circuits I Discussion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Computer Logic Design
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant: Digital System Architecture
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Computer Logic Design
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Student Assistant
National Science Foundation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
National Science Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Circuits II
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2023 - 05.2023
Instructor: Circuits I Discussion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2023 - 05.2023
Freelancer
01.2019 - 01.2023
Instructor and Educational Consultation
01.2018 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
01.2014 - 01.2018
Internship
06.2012 - 08.2012
Research Assistant
06.2011 - 08.2011
Teaching Assistant
09.2010 - 12.2010
Electrical And Computer Engineering
University of Nevada
Master of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
University of Tehran
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Shahid Rajaee University
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