# Aya Tarek > Minerva University'26 | STEM KFS'22 Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/aya As a student at Minerva University (1st most innovative university in the world - WURI) and a graduate of a STEM high school, I am deeply passionate about developing my research and lab skills. With a strong foundation in science and technology, I am eager to pursue opportunities to apply my knowledge in practical settings and contribute to the advancement of scientific discovery. Through my academic and extracurricular pursuits, I have demonstrated a dedication to learning and a drive to make a positive impact on the world. I am excited to continue exploring my interests and expanding my skill set in the years to come. ## Work Experience ### Fellow @ ColorStack Jan 2023 – Present ### Fellow @ Girls Who Code Jan 2023 – Present ### Software Engineer Intern @ Tatari Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 ### Tech Developer LITE @ SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 ### Web Development Intern @ CodeAlpha Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 - Participated in an intensive training program, working on over six projects to apply learned skills in web development. - Developed a feature-rich music player with capabilities for searching and categorizing music. - Built a social network platform featuring user profiles, posts, comments, likes, friend requests, real-time updates using WebSockets, notifications, privacy settings, and multimedia content sharing. - Gained experience in back-end development with Node.js and Express. - Managed SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB. - Implemented real-time communication using WebSocket protocols. - Handled user authentication and authorization, ensuring secure data management. - Utilized Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. - Completed a capstone project that required integrating all acquired skills and knowledge, showcasing the ability to deliver complex web applications from start to finish. ### Global Outreach intern @ Minerva Project Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States - Facilitated individualized sessions with applicants globally, guiding them through the application process and achieving a remarkable 95% acceptance rate. - Engaged with over 5000 students in the Middle East through effective written and verbal communication, utilizing office hours to discuss Minerva and address any inquiries or doubts. - Provided mentorship to more than 10 students post-acceptance, supporting their transition and ensuring a successful first year at Minerva. ### Research Assistant @ Minerva University Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States - I was under the supervision of Prof. Kern working on a research paper about Cancer cure ### IT support intern @ Minerva University Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States -Worked in a team of 8 members in creating an inventory of software used throughout Schools, identifying support needs, troubleshooting software and hardware issues with individual employees in the office and remotely. - Used Python and MySQL to develop Minerva’s online learning platform and add more sections like External scholarships, which are updated every 3 months. - Oversaw the operations at Minerva's San Francisco headquarters by handling mail and email processing as well as the restoration of 30+ outdated computers, which provided valuable insights into network protocols, IP addressing, and routing. ### Web Developer @ Hands on Labs Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States -Proactively helped in making the website of this startup more flexible for 1000+ users using JavaScript, HTML5& CSS, and React.js framework for the front-end. - Generated robotic arms simulations by Python and connected to the cloud to control the arms using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. ### Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) @ Samsung Electronics Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Egypt - Distinguished as one of three high school students among a cohort of 30 peers, showcasing exceptional dedication to exploring the frontiers of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). - Garnered hands-on expertise in Robotics, C, and C++ through collaborative bi-weekly projects, contributing significantly to a dynamic team environment. - Applied acquired skills to drive project results, demonstrating a commitment to turning theoretical knowledge into practical solutions for real-world challenges. ### Teaching Assistant @ STEM Kafr EL-sheikh Fabrication Laboratory Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt - Guided 30 teams in about 15 international & local competitions in STEM fields, with 20 teams reaching the global level. - Managed the fabrication laboratory in the school and instructed 200+ students on using 3D printers, Laser cutters, and Arduino kits. ### President @ STEM Kafr El-Sheikh Biology & Chemistry Club Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Kafr El Sheikh, Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt - Spearheaded the genetics section, extracting DNA and sharing valuable genetic insights on the club's Facebook page. - Orchestrated Organic Chemistry sessions for over 200 students in the high school. - Organized a Field Trip to Science College in Kafr El-Sheikh University to conduct extracting DNA from strawberries experiment for an enriching educational experience. ### Head of Volunteers @ Resala Charity Organization | جمعية رسالة للأعمال الخيرية Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | El Mahalet El Kobra, Al Gharbiyah, Egypt ### Ted-Ed Speaker @ TED-Ed Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt - Performed a talk about “Why we forget” to give people the reasons and types of memory in TED_ed with 100 members. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree Minerva University ### Exchange Semester in Seoul in South Korea Sookmyung Women's University ### High School Diploma STEM ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ayatarekns --- Source: https://flows.cv/aya JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/aya/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29