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Summary

Worked in academia, industry and the government sector to apply mathematics to various phenomena.  I have enjoyed using math in combination of medical/biology, computer science, virtual reality, animation and engineering.  

Technical Skills

C++, Python, Git, MATLAB, ABAQUS and Numerical Methods (Finite Element Methods), SPSS, Excel, PowerPoint, R 

Work experience

Sr. Systems Engineer

3/2023Currently
RTX
  • Developed a department cost account management system, streamlining financial processes and improving cost control measures.
  • Created and executed models and simulations to analyze client products and algorithms, providing valuable insights for product development and optimization.
  • Migrated applications to the public cloud using CI/CD pipelines, enhancing scalability and reducing infrastructure costs.
  • Develop regression and unit tests for system models
  • Utilized MATLAB, C++, Python, Linux, and Git to maintain, model, test, and analyze systems to drive system performance and efficiency.
  • Mentored and guided junior system engineers.
  • Maintained clear and concise documentation, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring continuity in system management and maintenance.

Senior Technical Developer

11/20227/2023
Transfolio
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of the iris model into the overall simulation framework.
  • Created an innovative iris model using MATLAB, enhancing the realism and accuracy of VR/AR simulations.

Data Science Internship

10/202212/2022
Data Glacier
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis, compiling and analyzing business-related data to identify key insights and trends.
  • Successfully executed end-to-end proof-of-concept projects, demonstrating the feasibility and potential impact of data-driven solutions.

Mathematics Professor

9/20186/2023
SCAD
  • Created a predictive model to assist in organizing classes at a college using 15000 students.

  • Instruct and develop math and programming courses for art and design students.

  • Develop projects and workshops for animation students using python, vector calculus, and linear algebra.

  • Collaborate with user design and animation faculty, students, and companies on relevant projects.

Assistant Professor

Sept 201609/2018
CUNY
  • Instruct and develop college level math courses.

  • Develop math labs on SPSS and R.

  • Gather, analyze and interpret student data to facilitate in pedagogical methods

  • Continue in research developing models of iris deformation and biometrics.

  • Organize and hold conferences on practices to communicate mathematical applications.

Dept. of Homeland Security & DoD

Aug 2012Aug 2014
Research Assistant
  • Developed and analyzed algorithms for 3D biomechanical models of iris deformation using C++, MATLAB and ABAQUS for graphic simulation.
  • Used problem-solving skills to test and improve the new algorithm.
  • Explored iris deformation effects by using continuum mechanics and analyzing 3D effects caused by the thickness of the iris tissue.
  • Collaborated with key stake holders, used research infrastructure, and created a new cost and time efficient process while working on a team.

National Institute of Health

Jun 2010Aug 2012
Research Assistant for TB Insight Project
  • Developed a stochastic Bayesian model of the transmission rate of tuberculosis (TB) using its mutation rate to track and prevent outbreaks of TB.
  • Developed a program using a Markov Chain Monte Carlo method (MCMC) and MATLAB on New York City and New York State tuberculosis patient data sets (4050 patients).
  • Collaborated with medical labs, computer scientists, and biologists to develop and improve algorithms.

Department of Defense Department of Education

Jun 2012Aug 2012
Engineer Level III
  • Developed and analyzed mathematical models and algorithms of pupil dilation for iris recognition using problem-solving skills to compare the algorithms with iris biological data.
  • Performed numerical simulation using MATLAB, C++ and finite element solving software.
  • Presented work to specialists wanting to leverage results into existing iris recognition systems.
  • Collaborated and communicated research findings, directions, and budgets to various audiences including technical forums, key personnel within the DoD, as well as research professors and scientists.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Jun 2008Aug 2008
Research Assistant
  • Collaborated with computer scientists and molecular biologists to develop a new software platform based on C++ to mine DNA sequences and uncover genes subject to RNA editing.
  • Improved the software by testing it against available data online and data from our lab work.
  • Discovered 3 new RNA editing sites using the software and lab work.

Education

PhD Mathematics

Aug 2014
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

GAANN Fellowship - Department of Education award of $67,900 per year (2009-2012)

·       Thesis: “Exploring the 3D effects of Iris Deformation” on a model of the iris produced using iris tissue data to model iris deformation.  The algorithm was developed and the model was simulated using finite element methods and analysis with C++, MATLAB, and ABAQUS (a finite element analysis software)

M.Sc Applied Mathematics

May 2011
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

B.Sc Mathematics

May 2009
Lehigh University

Presentations & Publications

  • E. Abdul-Majid, The Many Uses of Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics Seminars, University of Botswana, 2021
  • E. Abdul-Majid, Women, Math, Biology, and Technology, LaGuardia Community College, NYC, 2016
  • E. Abdul-Majid, Exploring the Non-planar Effects of Iris Deformation (Doctoral dissertation), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY                                                                                                    
  • ·       E. Abdul-Majid, Initial Exploration into the 3D Effects of Iris Deformation, New York Conference on Applied Mathematics, 2012  http://homepages.rpi.edu/~lif/NYCAM/abstracts_3rdNYCAM.pdf
  • E. Abdul-Majid, Initial Exploration into the 3D Effects of Iris Deformation, Biometrics Consortium Conference, 2012   http://www.biometrics.org/bc2012/program.pdf
  • E. Abdul-Majid, Exploring the 3D Effects of Deformation, Applied Mathematics Days, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2012
  • E. Abdul-Majid, A Combined Bioinformatics and Molecular Biological Approach for the Identification of Post-Transcriptional Recording Events in the Human Transcriptome, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 2008