# Cherifa Elhadrati

> Macaulay Honors College @ Queens College | Computer Science

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/cherifa

I’m a computer science student with a strong interest in building technology that makes a real impact. I’m especially drawn to areas like software development, problem-solving, and exploring how tech can improve everyday life. I’m always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with others who are passionate about innovation. Currently seeking connections, mentorship, and hands-on experience to continue developing my skills and contributing to meaningful projects.

## Work Experience
### Programmer @ Francis Lewis High School
Jan 2025 – Present
Java | Developed proficiency in Java programming, including object-oriented design, inheritance, arrays, processing, recursion, searching and sorting algorithms, and data structures.

### Game Developer @ Francis Lewis High School
Jan 2026 – Jan 2026
Developed Conway's Game of Life simulation in Java, implementing cellular automaton rules to model population dynamics on a grid. Utilized 2D arrays for grid representation, object-oriented design for cell management, and algorithmic logic to determine cell states based on neighbor calculations. Program features visualization of multiple generations and demonstrates proficiency in arrays, loops, and conditional logic.

### Cadet Sergeant @ US Army JROTC
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025
Served in the FLHS battalion: supervised 4+ cadets per squad while planning  a school event and budgeting project and organized a meeting
Surpassed 100+ ASU inspections and 3+ Promotion boards; Earned 4 N-3 Military awards and 3 N-1 academic awards; proficient in drill and marching

### Volunteer @ The Kids Circle Foundation
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Sent hospital cards and birthday messages to 9+  children under the Words of Encouragement Program

### Environment  Researcher @ LaGuardia Community College - Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York, United States
Conducted in-depth research addressing real-world environmental issues including climate change and pollution 
Designed collaboratively  and creatively  on an innovation mechanism and delivered them in an organized presentation.

### Researcher @ LaGuardia Community College - Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York, United States
July 2023 - August 2023  
Conducted in-depth research on proposing innovation which 20+ trees would be planted per day globally; designed prototype and directed project; spent 12 hours a week on collaboration
          July 2024 - August 2024
Conducted in-depth research on proposing new programs in Google for underrepresented groups in STEM careers; delivered in an organized presentation; spent 12 hours a week on collaboration

### Volunteer @ Key Club International
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
At Key Club, devoted 38+ hours in earning the Key Club Global Leadership Certificate for 8+ weeks; demonstrated service-based leadership recognition.


## Education
### Francis Lewis High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cherifa-elhadrati-232993276

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Last updated: 2026-04-05