# Elie Farah

> Software Engineer at Angle Health

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

I've recently joined Angle Health as a full-stack software engineer, working on innovative solutions that reimagine the health insurance experience through technology.

I studied Computer Science and was on the Pre-Health track at Duke University, graduating in 2023. I minored in Chemistry and Chinese Language. At the Duke University Grill Lab, I served as a Research Associate and was a full-stack engineer for an open-source computational modeling pipeline focused on peripheral nerve stimulation. Previously, I constructed models of the Dorsal Column Nuclei to delve into the influence of stimulation parameters on pain perception circuitry. My academic pursuits are driven by my interest in merging technology with healthcare.

My dedication to computer science, especially its fusion with medicine, stems from my drive to link people to transformative technologies. The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program enriched my understanding of purposeful leadership, ethics, and civil engagement, shaping my leadership skills and fostering deeper connections. My enthusiasm for music and foreign languages reflects my commitment to forging bonds with diverse communities.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Angle Health
Jan 2023 – Present | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

### Research Associate @ Duke University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Durham, North Carolina, United States
Grill Lab
- Designed and developed PyFibers, an open-source Python package for standardized, validated simulation of biophysically realistic nerve fiber responses to time-varying electric fields in NEURON, improving reproducibility and accessibility and enabling >100× reductions in simulation code and >50% faster threshold searches. Authored documentation, validated models, and managed production branch merges.
- Designed and developed a graphical user interface (GUI) for ASCENT, an open-source computational modeling pipeline for electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves. Utilized Python to develop a GUI for software installation and for creating and validating user inputs. 
- Refactored core elements of ASCENT by integrating wmglab-neuron package to optimize ASCENT’s peripheral nerve simulations.
- Utilized Python to understand the effect of spinal cord stimulation in treating chronic back pain by creating a computational model of the dorsal column horn, which is responsible for processing pain perception in the spine. Developed computational models of neurons in the spine using the NEURON package in Python to understand how changing stimulation parameters affect the neuronal circuitry that modulates pain perception.
- Prepared results for presentations and communicated improvements to the team and lab's principal investigator.

### Shadowing @ Jamaica Medical Center Hospital
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Queens, New York, United States
- Shadowed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Bosco III at his practice to learn more about patient care, specifically the doctor-patient relationship. 
- Observed Dr. Bosco use empathy and knowledge of each patient’s life to help alleviate their emotional pain, in addition to their physical pain.
- Learned about the anatomy of the knee and shoulder, symptoms of various injuries and their treatments, and how to read x-rays and MRIs, as well as how to clearly explain them to patients.

### Food Caterer @ Toum
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | New York, New York, United States
- Cooked, delivered, and served lunch for over 100 customers a day in high-intensity pop-up kitchens and locations, including companies such as Time Inc., MTV, and Kate Spade & Company.

### Research Assistant @ University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Hartman Research Lab
- Studied yeast to model disease and reveal gene interaction networks that inform precision medicine 
- Utilized R to conduct statistical research and create data visualizations for the lab. Taught R to lab director
- Learned lab techniques, such as pipetting, using a PCR machine, and preparing agar plates for tests through observing graduate students

### Delegate to the United Nations @ The Temple of Understanding
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | New York, New York, United States
- Represented the Temple of Understanding (NGO) at General Assembly, Security Council, and Economic Council meetings to raise awareness about the Syrian medical crisis. 
- Researched the Syrian medical crisis in meetings at the United Nations and delivered a presentation on the topic to the Temple of Understanding.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
Duke University
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eliefarah2019

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Last updated: 2026-04-01