Multidisciplinary CS & Biological Sciences Student

MARIYAH SHAHMALAK

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Mul%lingual student at the University of Maryland pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (Double Major) with a strong founda%on in computer science (Associate of Arts, Montgomery College). Combining exper%se in biological research, computa%onal analysis, and soFware development, with proven skills in laboratory methods, data visualiza%on, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. Recognized for strong wriKen and verbal communica%on, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

• Ar%ficial Intelligence (AI)

• Molecular & Cellular Biology

• Scien%fic Communica%on

• Programming

• Scien%fic Research

• Video Edi%ng

• Database Management

• Customer Service

Languages: English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Opera<ng Systems: OS X, Windows

Programming Languages: Java, Python, C, HTML/CSS, SwiF Developer Tools: Xcode, UIKit, SwiFUI

Produc<vity SoGware: MicrosoF Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) Adobe Crea%ve Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, AFer Effects) EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS Degree):

Biological Sciences (Physiology & Neurobiology) [Expected May 2027] May 2025 – Present University of Maryland College Park, MD Shady Grove, MD

• Program Focus: Physiology, Neurobiology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Gene%cs

• GPA: 4.0

Associate of Arts (AA Degree) Program: Computer Science [Expected May 2025] Apr 2024 – Present Montgomery College Germantown, MD

• Program Focus: Computer Programming Cer%ficate Track

• GPA: 4.0

• Honors: Renaissance Scholars Program

Associate of Arts (AA Degree): Islamic & Arabic Studies Jan 2024 Aljamea-Tus-Saifiyah University Nairobi, Kenya

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teacher

Panda Programming Current

Maryland

• Teach coding fundamentals to students in grades K-8 using Scratch, Python, and JavaScript, fostering logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Lead and assist in both online and in-person coding classes across multiple locations, ensuring an engaging and structured learning environment. Videography Intern Jan 2022 – Feb 2024

Alvazarat (Non-Profit Organiza>on) Nairobi, Kenya

• Engineered and produced culturally significant and educa%onal video content, driving increased online engagement and audience interac%on

• Leveraged advanced tools within Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and AFer Effects

• Spearheaded the end-to-end video produc%on process, including pre-produc%on planning, storyboarding, filming, edi%ng, and post-produc%on enhancements, to ensure %mely and high-quality content delivery Teacher’s Assistant Oct 2021 – Mar 2022

Aljamea-Tus-Saifiyah University Nairobi, Kenya

• Served as a Teacher’s Assistant for a camp of 15-20 students in Tanzania

• Tracked and documented student progress, maintaining open communica%on with parents to provide regular updates on their child’s development

Event IT Specialist Audio/Video IT Services (Part-Time) Aug 2023 – Jan 2024 Aljamea-Tus-Saifiyah University Nairobi, Kenya

• Managed control rooms for auditorium events (200-300 aKendees), overseeing ligh%ng, sound, and AV systems for seamless execu%on

• Demonstrated technical troubleshoo%ng and mul%tasking skills, ensuring successful and immersive event experiences

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Shoo<ng Stars Founda<on Hackathon (2020)

Awards: Won first place

Posi3on: Lead Developer

• Led a team of four developers in crea%ng a mobile app for safe recommenda%ons during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Developed the app's frontend using SwiF, ensuring a user-friendly interface and seamless naviga%on Two Decades of Spo<fy: Analyzing Spo<fy's Top Hits (2000 – 2019) Project Overview: comprehensive analysis of Spo%fy's top hits from 2000 to 2019 using data visualiza%on techniques

Tools & Technologies: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly Express), Jupyter Notebook.

• Created visualiza%ons to analyze trends in song releases over %me and their correla%on with popularity and energy levels

• Developed a bar chart to track song releases by year and a hexbin plot to explore the rela%onship between loudness and energy

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member Project Rise (State of Maryland) Jan 2024 – Present

• A philanthropic endeavor ini%ated by the Dawoodi Bohra community aimed at raising and eleva%ng the less fortunate

• Project Rise deals with a wide spectrum of ini%a%ves and ac%vi%es in healthcare, nutri%on, water and sanita%on, environmental responsibility and conserva%on, and educa%on; fostering a culture of empathy, such that no individual is neglected, overlooked, or marginalized Project Lead Fostership Ini<a<ve (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) Oct 2017 – Oct 2020

• Led a project to improve housing condi%ons for underprivileged communi%es

• Coordinated efforts with local authori%es and community members to implement sustainable solu%ons

• Organized workshops and training sessions to empower residents with maintenance skills MARIYAH SHAHMALAK PAGE 2

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