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EDUCATION
University of Rochester Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering Anticipated May 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science Anticipated May 2022
Minor in Business
• GPA 3.4 out of 4.00, Dean’s List 2 of 3 semesters
• Hajim Engineering International Experience Scholarship, Rochester National Grant, Research and Innovation Grant,
• The Genesee award, International Baccalaureate Scholarship, Shelby Davis UWC Scholarship.
RESEARCH & INTERNSHIP EXPERINECE
The Institute of Optics Rochester, NY
Research Assistant to Guo Chunlei, Ph.D. March 2019 – May 2019
• Contributed towards enhancement of laser-generated surface structures created by water-repellent metals
• Utilized lab equipment and complex computer programs to perform tests in MATLAB
• Manage lab operation, including supervising other undergraduate student lab assistants
SMART – Private coding company Nis, Serbia
Computer Science intern May 2019 –July 2019
• Initiated a mobile application development that can be based on Uber but has a more user-friendly interface
• Collaborated with team of experts from five universities to develop 4 java and python applications
• Developed dynamic and interactive website and Java applications that ensured high traffic, page views and user experience,
resulting in 17% increase in sales revenue
Simon Business School Rochester, NY
Office assistant at Jeanne Benet Career Management Center August 2019 – current
Simplified the processes of retrieving data from the computer system by coding various Java applications
Maintained department records, typed and compiled reports
Analyzed company data entry systems and prepared recommendations for efficiency improvement
United World College Costa Rica San Jose, Costa Rica
Assistant Librarian at high school library August 2016 – May
2018
Supported independent research and learning by members of the public using library facilities.
Designed innovative library programs that increase timeliness and current nature of the library collection as well as
significantly decreasing book delinquency
Improved accessibility to librarian facilities after considering input from library users.
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
University of Rochester, 1st Gen Society Rochester, NY
Vice President October 2018 – September
2019
• Established the first and one of the largest culture-based organizations with over 160 members, while enhancing
and lobbying 1st generation college students’ needs in administrative capacity.
• Organized meetings and workshops that helped first generation students’ to find their path through university life
• Coordinated strategic partnership with local community organizations such as Step-To-College and Kearns Center
United World College CR, Student Council San Jose, Costa Rica
Vice President January 2018 – May 2018
Social Activities Director October 2017 – January 2018
• Facilitated & supported majority of activities of the student council.
• Established and maintained conducive environment for student learning, in an efficient manner.
• Developed and maintained cordial relationships with principal, teaching staff and students.
• Organized and coordinated fundraising events to raise a profit for children education.
SKILLS
Zemax, CAD, Code V, MATLAB, Python, Java, Blender 2.8, Html5 & Css3
Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint as well as Google Cloud platform
Proficient in English, Spanish, Serbian, Macedonian, Bosnian and Croatian