Merna Kamal
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated and inquisitive data scientist with a Master's in Computer Science (AI/Data Science) and a Bachelor's in Neuroscience, dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical drug discovery and neurotechnology. Passionate about the fields of neural regeneration and plasticity research, genomics, psychopharmacology, and brain-computer interface development to propel advancements in neurotechnology. With a strong interdisciplinary background a relentless curiosity to unravel the mysteries of the brain, I am eager to apply data-driven insights to accelerate drug development and contribute to innovations that enhance human health and quality of life. Committed to making meaningful contributions at the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and biotechnology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Swing Education
08.2023 - Current
- Taught biology to high school students, integrating data-driven teaching techniques to improve engagement.
- Analyzed student performance metrics using Python to identify learning gaps and optimize lesson plans.
- Designed interactive simulations and visual models to explain complex scientific concepts, improving student comprehension by 25%.
- Used data-driven assessments and learning analytics to measure student progress and identify areas for improvement, refining lesson plans accordingly.
Account Manager
Selleck Chemicals
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Analyzed sales data trends using Python and SQL, identifying high-growth opportunities and optimizing territory management, leading to a 50% increase in sales frequency and revenue generation.
- Developed data-driven sales strategies by applying predictive analytics to customer purchasing behavior, resulting in more targeted client outreach and higher conversion rates.
- Managed and nurtured relationships with research labs at UCLA, leveraging scientific data analysis to match clients with relevant bioactive compounds, FDA-approved drugs, and research inhibitors.
- Built automated sales dashboards using Power BI, tracking key performance metrics and providing insights that improved upselling and cross-selling strategies.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
Research Assistant
Smith College
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented machine learning models to analyze large-scale neuroscience datasets for biomarker detection in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Preprocessed and cleaned raw EEG/fMRI/genomic data by handling missing values, normalizing features, and performing dimensionality reduction using PCA and t-SNE.
- Applied supervised learning algorithms and deep learning models to classify biomarkers associated with cognitive decline.
- Engineered predictive features by extracting time-series and spatial patterns from neural data, leading to a 20% improvement in model accuracy.
- Performed statistical analysis (ANOVA, t-tests) and correlation studies to validate model findings and identify significant biomarkers.
- Visualized results using Python to generate reports and present findings to faculty and students.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science, AI and data science concentration
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Psychology (minor)
Smith College
Northampton, MA05-2023
Skills
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Bioinformatics & Omics Data Analysis (Genomics, Proteomics, Transcriptomics)
- Python & Scientific Computing (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib)
- SQL & Big Data Processing (PostgreSQL, Spark, Hadoop)
- Statistical Modeling & Hypothesis Testing
- Scientific written and verbal Communication
- Data Visualization & Exploratory Data Analysis (Seaborn, Plotly, ggplot2)
Certification
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate—Microsoft
- Advanced Diploma in Python Programming—Alison Academy
- Machine Learning with Python—FreeCodeCamp
Timeline
Science Teacher
Swing Education
08.2023 - Current
Account Manager
Selleck Chemicals
05.2023 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
Smith College
05.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Computer Science, AI and data science concentration
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience, Psychology (minor)
Smith College
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