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Omar Elmi

Summary

Bachelor of Science undergraduate student at McMaster University studying Astrophysics. Experienced researcher adept at scraping, manipulating and visualizing large-scale datasets. Eager to find co-op opportunities where these skills can be utilized and built upon.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Space Astronomy Intern

Canadian Space Agency
01.2024 - Current
  • Scheduling Observation Times for NEOSSat (Near-Earth Object Surveillance Satellite)
  • Analyzing Compact Stellar Systems using JWST Data

Research Assistant

McMaster University Physics & Astronomy Department
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Python data visualization of exoplanet demographics using products from NASA's most recent exoplanet search missions
  • Poster presentation summarizing advancements made over the course of the project

Mathematics Tutor

Mathnasium
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supervising students from ages 4-18, helping improve study habits and problem-solving strategies.
  • Working with upper-year High School students to complete assignments and prepare for standardized tests

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics And Astronomy

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2026

Skills

  • Gravitational Lensing Simulation
  • Quantum Analogs Apparatus used to Measure Speed of Sound
  • Laser Beam Profiling
  • Neuron Firing Simulation using RC Circuits

SOFTWARE SKILLS

  • MS Office/Google Workspace
  • MATLAB
  • Anaconda
  • GitHub/GitLab
  • LaTeX
  • Eclipse
  • PASCO Capstone

Coding Languages

  • Python
  • C/C++
  • Java/JavaScript
  • Perl

Timeline

Space Astronomy Intern

Canadian Space Agency
01.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

McMaster University Physics & Astronomy Department
05.2023 - 08.2023

Mathematics Tutor

Mathnasium
05.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physics And Astronomy

McMaster University
Omar Elmi