Negar (Niki) Mirgati
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Motivated graduate with a master’s degree from the University of Alberta, passionate about supporting student success through effective resource guidance. Experienced in providing personalized assistance and fostering independent learning, with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Alberta (UofA)
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Researched various topics in game design for developing a game design micro-credential course at the University of Alberta
- Translated course objectives into engaging and educational lectures
- Worked closely with a diverse group of artists and game developers from the industry in the Faculty of Art at the University of Alberta
- Produced more than 40 scripts that introduce key game design concepts
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Guided students with their projects and graded written assignments for the CMPUT256 Game AI course
- Led a team of 5 TAs for the CMPUT174 course to identify and help "Lost Students" in a class of 600+ students
Software Developer
SynApps
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked as a Django Backend Developer on a clinic management application
- Collaborated on the development of an application that offers features for organizing crowded patient queues and submitting medical history, lab tests, and radiology reports of the patients
- Communicated with a group consisting of medical students and software developers
- Participated in the development of the application API documentation
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
Education
M.Sc in Computing Science -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05.2024
B.Sc in Computer Engineering - undefined
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran02.2020
Skills
- Developed leadership, communication, and teaching skills by working as a teaching assistant for computing science courses for 3 years
- Collaborated with a diverse learning community at the University of Alberta, offering patient, empathetic service to students and staff, including those with varying levels of English proficiency
- Helped students effectively locate, evaluate, and use academic resources, fostering independent learning and critical thinking
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by managing multiple responsibilities, ensuring timely feedback and support for students
- Conducted graduate research using digital databases and academic resources
- Utilized conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to manage difficult student interactions and create a supportive learning environment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Alberta (UofA)
09.2023 - 08.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
09.2021 - 12.2023
Software Developer
SynApps
03.2020 - 10.2020
B.Sc in Computer Engineering - undefined
University of Tehran
M.Sc in Computing Science -
University of Alberta
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