About
I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas, where my academic journey has provided me with a strong foundation in information
technologies and statistics. Additionally, I hold a master's degree specializing in database
systems and data analytics. My true passion lies in the dynamic field of Machine Learning and
deep learning, with a particular focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP).
I aspire to bridge the gap between machines and human cognition, enabling machines to
think and comprehend the way humans do. It's a thrilling pursuit that keeps me constantly engaged
in pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Beyond the realms of code and algorithms, I find immense joy in the art of group dance. Dancing
allows me to unlock unique moves and rhythms, immersing myself in the enchantment of music's magic.
As I approach my graduation, slated for May 2024, I eagerly look forward to the next chapter
of my career in the ever-evolving tech industry. If you share similar interests or
want to enjoy a coffee and engage in a conversation, I invite you to reach out.
Together, let's explore the possibilities of innovation and technology.
- Ph.D.: Computer Science, University of Nevada Las Vegas
- M.Sc.: Information Technologies, Urmia, Iran
- B.Sc.: Information Technologies, Sanandaj, Iran
- Email: esmailzadeh.mina@gmail.com
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ONXhmckAAAAJ&hl=en
- Github: https://github.com/esmailza
Skills
Resume
Sumary
Mina Esmail Zadeh Nojoo Kambar
Trained researcher and data scientist with a substantiated history of teamwork. Experienced problem solver with a solid background in Machine Learning and Deep Learning, big data analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP), using Python. Computer science Ph.D. Candidate at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I have 3+ years of experience working with data.
- Las Vegas, NV
- (702) 886-3215
- esmailza@unlv.nevada.edu
Education
PhD. Computer Science
2019 - 2024
University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV (UNLV), USA. GPA (3.92/4)
Awards: UNLV Summer Doctoral Research Fellowship 2023
Relevent Courses: Advanced Machine Learning , Advanced Database Management , Advanced Analysis of Algorithms.
M.Sc. Information Technology
2014 - 2017
Urmia University, Iran. GPA (3.94/4)
Relevant Courses: Distributed Systems, Stochastic Processes
B.Sc. Information Technology
2010 - 2014
Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran. GPA (4/4)
Relevant Courses: Data Structures, Parallel Computing, Algorithms Analysis
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
2019 - Present
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- Developed a graph neural network model in PyTorch for information extraction and NLP, achieving 32% improvement in F1-score on the CHMEPROT dataset.
- Implemented real-time data integration from clinicaltrials.gov, resulting in a 300% increase in data parsing speed through parallelism.
- Developed an analytics dashboard, "Tri-AL," for the clinicaltrials.gov dataset using Python and JavaScript, enhancing data visualization by 45%.
- Developed decision tree model for sentiment analysis of drug descriptions, achieving a classification accuracy of 0.92.
- Developed a neural network model with TensorFlow, fine-tuned the Bio-Bert model for Alzheimer's drug description classification, resulting in a 3% accuracy improvement.
- Utilized Apache Spark and MLlib to predict clinical trial outcomes, differentiating between failed and successful studies using identified association rules.
- Technologies: Python (Plotly, Django, scikit-learn, NLTK, seaborn, spaCy), TensorFlow, PyTorch, Java, JavaScript (VueJs), Database (PostgreSQL, SQLite), AWS SageMaker, Apache Spark, MLlib.
Data Scientist
2017 - 2019
PidaTech Company, Sanandaj, Iran
- Implemented demand forecasting models for groceries application with a 20% improvement in accuracy.
- Conducted market basket analysis on grocery logistics big data using the Apriori algorithm with Apache Spark, leading to a 14% increase in sales.
- Technologies: Python (fbprophet), Java, Tableau, Azure, Apache Spark Streaming.
Software Developer
2014 - 2017
PidaTech Company, Sanandaj, Iran
- Front-End developer (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Angular, JavaScript).
- Working close with Back-End developer (Spring Boot framework, PostgreSQL)
Teaching and Leadership Experience
Database Management Systems Teaching Assistant
Fall 2023 - Present
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- Teaching technical skills in SQL and grading as a teacher assistant for database management systems course.
Graduate Mentorship
Fall 2022 - Present
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- Mentored five undergraduate students, guiding them in completing their graduation projects.
Data Minig Teaching assistant
Fall 2021
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- As a teacher assistant, Covered topics including statistical modeling, data science communication, machine learning models, dimension reduction (PCA), visualization of high-dimensional data, feature selection, text analytics, time series and forecasting, etc., to over 60 students.
Other
- Certificate: Graduate Mentorship, Spark and Python for Big Data and PySpark, Azure Databricks & Spark for Data Engineers.
- Languages: English (fluent), Persian (fluent), Kurdish (native).
- Interests: A member of Las Vegas English and Scottish county dance.
Portfolio
Welcome to my corner of research and innovation! Throughout my journey, I've delved into various fascinating research projects. In this section, you'll find a collection of research papers representing the culmination of countless hours of dedication and research. These papers provide insights into various topics, reflecting my passion for exploring new frontiers and solving complex challenges. But research is more than just words on paper. It's about bringing ideas to life, turning theory into practice, and making a real impact. That's why I've also made the code for many projects available on my GitHub repository.
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning
- Medical Data
