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EDUCATION AND HONORS

University of British Columbia,  Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science Kelowna, Canada
BSc Bachelor of Computer Science, Co-op Program May 2023 – April 2027
  • GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
  • Relevant Coursework: Machine Architecture, Introductory Physics for the Physical Sciences I & II, Computer Programming I & II (Java), Introductory Statistics, Discrete Structures
University of Wolverhampton,  School of Engineering Wolverhampton, U.K.
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering January 2019 – June 2021
  • GPA: 4.0 / First-Class
  • Relevant Coursework: Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Mathematics, Control Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering, Petroleum Chemistry & Refining, Engineering Materials, Safety and Engineering Practice, Design Project

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

Dean’s List | University of British ColumbiaAcademic Year 2023 – 2024

Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting | IBMJuly 2024

Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript | IBMMay 2024

Introduction to Cloud Computing | IBMJune 2024

Full Scholarship - University of Wolverhampton | Ministere Du Petrole De L'energie Et Des Energies RenouvelablesDecember 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIR - Ivorian Refining CompanyAbidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Internship - Industrial Computing & Automation July 2022 – September 2022
  • Conducted hands-on maintenance and evaluations of essential equipment and instrumentation.
  • Engaged extensively with Industrial Control System Architecture and Distributed Control System (DCS), gaining practical understanding in industrial automation and control.
  • Developed a web scraper and applied unsupervised machine learning techniques in Python to perform sentiment analysis across 1,000 news articles about oil prices to support economic planning and optimize refinery operations scheduling. [here]
  • Collaborated within a team of six to strategize and research the feasibility, benefits, and strategies for AI integration in the refinery's overall operations. 
ASECNA - Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Internship - Air Traffic Control Center Summer 2018
  • Acquired hands-on expertise with cutting-edge air navigation hardware, delving into technologies like ILS, RADAR, and ADS-B.

PROJECTS AND LEADERSHIP

BCHacks 5.0 - Hackathon Kelowna, Canada
University of British Columbia January 2024
  • Built a meal planning web app with a team of 2 using React and Node.js, integrating ChatGPT AI for recipe suggestions and real-time ingredient recognition, and connecting to a PostgreSQL database with Prisma for pantry management.
  • Developed RESTful API endpoints with Express.js to enable frontend-backend communication and manage the database.
Personal Portfolio Website magnimel.github.io
Personal Project magnimel.github.io
  • Developed a portfolio website using GitHub Pages, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Google Analytics to showcase my skills, professional experiences, and interests.
Image Filter and Edge Detection
Personal Project 2022
  • Developed a C program to apply filters on BMP images, additionally leveraging the Sobel operator for edge detection in computer vision.  [here]
Group Consultancy Project Leader Wolverhampton, U.K.
GSK Chemical Engineering Design Project September 2020 – May 2021
  • Collaborated with 3 group members to design a chemical plant to produce an annual throughput of 1000 ton of amoxicillin trihydrate along with a wastewater treatment plant to manage and reduce waste to the U.K. legal limits. 
    • Completed the detailed P&ID and mechanical design of the main chemical reactor and its area (AutoCAD).
    • Developed a mathematical model and simulation of the chemical reaction and accurately calculated the parameters required for the design (MATLAB/Excel).
    • Conducted a financial and cost-benefit analysis of the overall plant and its operations (Excel). The model-driven approach contributed to 30% increased production efficiency and potentially significant operational cost savings.
    • Produced a detailed report and gave a technical presentation on the results to industry experts and a panel of academics (70%).
Researcher - Chemometrics Wolverhampton, U.K.
Machine Learning Project September 2020 – May 2021
  • Collaborated with 2 group members to develop an Artificial Neural Network model using MATLAB to predict the physio-chemical properties of Ionics liquids with potential uses for carbon capture.  [here]
    • Implemented prediction models for density, viscosity and heat capacity for [BMIM][PF6].
    • Produced a report and gave a technical presentation on the models to industry experts and a panel of academics (71%).
Choir Coordinator Wolverhampton, U.K.
University of Wolverhampton September 2020 – May 2022
  • Coordinated choir practices and performed weekly for a community group, showcasing adaptability across diverse musical settings, increasing community event attendance.
Volunteering - Mathematics Teacher Birmingham, U.K.
Birmingham Church Volunteering August 2019
  • Organized mathematics tutoring sessions for elementary and secondary school students.
Academic Enrichment Program Tokyo, Japan
Miraikan, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation July 2019
  • Organized and self-planned a trip to Japan to observe Japan's technological expertise and advancement in robotics and discover Japanese culture.  [here]

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

  • Programming Languages: Python (eg. numpy, pandas, matplotlib, networkX), C/C++, MIPS, R, Java, MATLAB (Simulink), SQL (Postgre, SQLite, MySQL), HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Operating Systems: macOS, Windows, Linux
  • Frameworks: MATLAB Deep Learning Toolbox, NodeJS, React, ExpressJS, Bootstrap
  • Others: Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, Hypothesis testing, AutoCAD, Git, GitHub, Object-Oriented Programming, RISC Architecture, Debugging, Laboratory Skills, Circuit Analysis & Design
  • Languages: French (native), English (Fluent)
  • Interests: Wireless Communication, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics